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The HiPages alternative
A HiPages alternative: leads from your own marketing
A HiPages alternative starts with the problem: HiPages costs $139 to $649 a month plus GST, and each lead goes to up to three businesses who then fight over price. We do the opposite: your own marketing, so the customer is yours to keep. No bidding wars, no lock-in.
- 6 yearsof lead generation experience
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Shoalhavenbased locally, working with tradies Australia-wide
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Month-to-monthyou own your site, ad accounts and Google Business Profile
- Benchmark reportAustralian tradie lead costs, 2026
Shared platforms vs ClickSmith
Same lead. Very different deal.
| Shared platforms | ClickSmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Who gets the lead | Shared with up to 3 tradies on HiPages | You and only you |
| How you win | Call first, quote lowest | Quote on value, no race |
| Who owns the customer | The platform | You, forever |
| Pay when you lose | Yes, every shared lead | You pay for your ads and management, not per lead |
| Lock-in | Membership / credits | No lock-in contract |
| Your brand | Buried in a directory | Your own site, ranking on Google |
How to get leads without HiPages
Own your lead flow instead of renting it.
See how it works on our lead generation page.
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Rank on Google yourself
Local SEO + a Google Business Profile that lands you in the map pack, so customers find you directly, not a directory.
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Run your own Google Ads
Ads pointed at your site, bringing leads only you see. No platform skimming the customer or reselling the job.
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Hand it to us
Want it done-for-you? We generate leads in your trade and area through your own Google Ads, local SEO and website.
Straight answers
HiPages, answered honestly.
Is HiPages worth it for tradies?
Worth it if you're new and can answer within minutes; not worth it if you're an established trade chasing margin. Plans cost $139 to $649 a month plus GST and each lead goes to up to three businesses, so you pay for leads you'll often lose and compete on price the moment you call. Many tradies find the cost-per-won-job creeps up over time. The alternative is owning your own lead flow, your site, your Google ranking, your ads, so you're not renting customers from a directory.
What's the best HiPages alternative in Australia?
The best long-term alternative isn't another shared-lead platform, it's your own marketing engine. That means local SEO, a converting website, and Google Ads that send leads only to you. ClickSmith builds and runs that for tradies Australia-wide, with no lock-in.
How do I get leads without HiPages?
Three ways, ideally together: (1) rank your Google Business Profile and site for local 'near me' searches, (2) run your own Google Ads so the leads are yours, and (3) work past customers for reviews and referrals while the organic side builds. We can set up any or all of it.
HiPages vs Google Ads, which is better for tradies?
Google Ads usually wins on lead quality and ownership: the lead comes straight to you, you control the budget, and you keep the customer. HiPages can be faster to switch on, but the lead is shared and the platform owns the relationship. For most tradies, their own Google Ads leads cost less per won job once they're dialled in.
Will I be locked into a contract?
No. Unlike membership-based platforms, there's no lock-in here. Month-to-month, and you own your website, ad accounts and Google profile. If it's not earning its keep, you walk and keep the lot.
Guides and definitions for leaving shared lead platforms
Honest comparisons and the terms behind them.
- Is HiPages worth it for tradies? An honest look at costs, win rates and who it suits.
- HiPages vs Google Ads: costs compared Cost per booked job on each channel.
- How to get tradie leads without HiPages Channels you own instead of rent.
- Best lead platforms for tradies Where each platform genuinely wins.
- What is a shared lead? One enquiry sold to several tradies.
- What is the platform tax? The fees and lost leads that sit behind the sticker price.
- 2026 tradie lead-cost benchmark Sourced HiPages and exclusive lead numbers.
Ready to stop sharing your leads?
Book a free 30-minute audit. We'll map out how to replace shared-platform leads with enquiries from your own marketing, and what it'd cost. No pitch, no lock-in.
Last updated · Reviewed by Muhammad Furqan, Founder
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