Flat-fee referrals. No bidding, no subscriptions.
You get a text with the job type, location, and payout. Reply YES to accept or NO to pass. No penalty for declining.
Show up, do great work, collect payment directly from the client. Cash, Zelle, card — however you want.
Every great job builds your track record with Nico. Top-rated pros get more jobs, better jobs, and first access to new clients in their area.
Two types of jobs — fixed price and estimate. Here's exactly how each one comes in.
Fixed Price Job
Fixed price jobs are dispatched immediately. Payout is set upfront — no negotiating.
Estimate Job
You set your own prices on estimate jobs. We don't tell you what to charge.
No monthly subscriptions. No bidding wars. No lead fees for jobs that don't convert. You only pay when a job is completed.
| Service Type | Your Fee Per Completed Job |
|---|---|
| Lockout | $20 |
| Handyman | $15 |
| Installation (TV, shelves, etc.) | $15 |
| Furniture assembly | $15 |
| Cleaning | $10 |
When you pay
Only when a client pays for a completed job — never on estimates or declines.
How invoicing works
Monthly summary of completed jobs and fees. Pay by card or bank transfer.
Most platforms charge you for leads that don't convert, lock you into subscriptions, or take a cut of every dollar.
Other platforms charge per lead. Most leads don't convert. Here's what one completed job really costs.
| Platform | What they charge | Typical conversion | Real cost per job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico | $10–20 per completed job | 100% — you only pay on completed jobs | $10–20 |
| Thumbtack | $15–50 per lead | ~1 in 3 leads convert | $45–150 |
| Angi | $15–50 per lead + $300/yr membership | ~1 in 3–4 leads convert | $45–200+ |
| TaskRabbit | ~25–30% of job total | N/A (% on every job) | $50–60 on a $200 job |
| Handy | Platform sets your rate | N/A (fixed hourly) | You lose pricing control entirely |
| Yelp Ads | $3–6 per click | ~1 in 10–20 clicks convert | $30–120 per lead, then still need to close |
Charge: $10–20 per completed job
Conversion: 100%
Real cost: $10–20
Thumbtack
Charge: $15–50 per lead
Conversion: ~1 in 3 leads
Real cost: $45–150
Angi
Charge: $15–50/lead + $300/yr
Conversion: ~1 in 3–4 leads
Real cost: $45–200+
TaskRabbit
Charge: ~25–30% of job
Conversion: N/A
Real cost: $50–60 on a $200 job
Handy
Charge: Platform sets your rate
Conversion: N/A
Real cost: You lose pricing control
Yelp Ads
Charge: $3–6 per click
Conversion: ~1 in 10–20
Real cost: $30–120 per lead
Based on industry averages for home service lead conversion. Your results may vary by market and trade.
| Nico | Thumbtack | Angi | TaskRabbit | Handy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay only for completed jobs | Per lead | Per lead + membership | % every job | Platform sets pay | |
| No monthly fees | ~$300/yr + ads | ||||
| No competing for jobs | PartialAssigned | ||||
| You set your own prices | Bid against others | PartialPartial | |||
| You collect payment directly | |||||
| No penalty for declining a job | PartialVaries | PartialVaries | Hurts ranking | Hurts ranking |
Nico vs Thumbtack
Nico vs Angi
Nico vs TaskRabbit
Nico vs Handy
The only platform where you pay on completed jobs, collect payment directly, and never compete for the same job.
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