hipages alternative for Gold Coast tradies
Compare hipages, ServiceSeeking, Airtasker and Find It Fast. See who charges per lead, who takes a cut of your job, and who sends your lead to other tradies.
Keep the whole job. No lead fees.
Gold Coast and Logan locals search Find It Fast, find your business and ring you direct. $0 to list, no commission, no bidding against other tradies.
- $0 listing, no card needed
- Featured from $149/month, try it free for 7 days
- No lock-in. Cancel any time
hipages vs Find It Fast vs ServiceSeeking vs Airtasker
How the main ways Australian tradies get work charge you, as at November 2026.
| Find It Fast | hipages | ServiceSeeking | Airtasker | Google Business Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to list | $0 free listing, no card needed | Paid monthly membership | Paid monthly membership | Free to join | Free |
| Monthly cost | $0, or Featured from $149/month ($399 per 3 months) | Reported about $139–$649/month + GST, plus lead credits | Reported from $129/month inc GST | None | None |
| Pay per lead? | ✕ No lead fees | ✓ Yes, leads cost credits | ✕ No (membership) | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Commission on your job? | ✕ None, you keep the whole job | ✕ None | ✕ None | ✓ 12.5%–20% + GST per task | ✕ None |
| Same lead sent to other tradies? | ✕ No bidding. Customers call you directly | ✓ Typically up to 3 businesses | ✓ Sent to several businesses | ✓ Open bidding | ✕ Customers call you directly |
| Lock-in contract? | ✕ No. Cancel any time | ✓ Reported 6-month initial term | Check their terms | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Free trial | ✓ 7 days Featured free, nothing charged if you don’t continue | No | No | n/a | n/a |
| Local focus | Gold Coast & Logan | National | National | National | Google Maps & Search |
Find It Fast details are from finditfast.com.au/tradies. Other platforms’ details are based on publicly reported information as at November 2026 and can change. Check current pricing and terms with each provider before you sign up. Oneflare closed on 30 June 2026 so isn’t included.
Which one suits you?
Pay-per-lead marketplaces
hipages-style sites send the same job to a few tradies and you pay whether you win it or not. Good for volume, but the cost per job you actually win adds up.
Commission apps
Airtasker is free to join but takes 12.5%–20% + GST of every completed task. On a $500 job, that’s $62.50 to $100 gone.
Directories
Find It Fast and Google Business Profile list your business and customers contact you directly. No lead fees, no commission. You keep the whole job.
hipages alternative: common questions
Is Find It Fast a good hipages alternative on the Gold Coast?
If you don’t want to pay per lead or share leads with other tradies, yes. Find It Fast is a Gold Coast and Logan business directory: you list for free, customers find you and call you directly, and there are no lead fees or commission. Featured placement is optional, from $149 per month.
How much does hipages cost for tradies?
hipages uses a monthly membership plus lead credits. Published reviews in 2026 report plans from about $139 to $649 per month plus GST, with each lead typically sent to up to three businesses and an initial 6-month term. Check current pricing with hipages directly.
Does Find It Fast charge per lead or take commission?
No. There are no lead fees, no commission and no bidding for jobs. The basic listing is $0. Featured is $149 per month or $399 for 3 months, with no lock-in contract.
What does Airtasker charge tradies?
Airtasker has no subscription. It takes a service fee of 12.5% to 20% plus GST from each completed task, depending on your earnings tier.
Is Oneflare still running?
No. Oneflare closed on 30 June 2026 and pointed its tradies to Airtasker.
Should I still use Google Business Profile?
Yes. It’s free and customers call you directly. Use it alongside a Find It Fast listing, not instead of one.
How do I get started on Find It Fast?
Claim your free listing at finditfast.com.au/claim. You can then try Featured free for 7 days from your dashboard. If you don’t continue, nothing is charged.