Looking for a Thumbtack alternative for personal trainers?
TrainerMatch is built only for personal trainers. Clients pick you from verified profiles, and every lead costs a flat $12.
- $12 per lead
- 0% commission
- Free profile
TrainerMatch vs. Thumbtack
| Feature | TrainerMatch | Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|
| Lead price | A flat $12, every time | Varies with the job, your market and how many pros are available |
| When you pay | You decide which leads to unlock | Charged automatically when a matching customer reaches out |
| Who you're up against | Clients shortlist before reaching out; most contact just one trainer | Customers can contact several pros for the same job |
| Built for | Personal trainers only, certification-checked | Hundreds of service categories |
Lead price
TrainerMatch: A flat $12, every time
Thumbtack: Varies with the job, your market and how many pros are available
When you pay
TrainerMatch: You decide which leads to unlock
Thumbtack: Charged automatically when a matching customer reaches out
Who you're up against
TrainerMatch: Clients shortlist before reaching out; most contact just one trainer
Thumbtack: Customers can contact several pros for the same job
Built for
TrainerMatch: Personal trainers only, certification-checked
Thumbtack: Hundreds of service categories
Based on publicly available information as of September 2026.
Keep your business. Keep your rates.
$12 per lead. That's it.
No commission, no subscription. You keep 100% of what you charge.
Your clients, your relationship
Clients contact you directly. You handle scheduling and payment your way.
Verified means something
Every trainer is credential-checked, so you're listed alongside professionals, not hobbyists.

Clients pick you. They don't blast a request to every trainer in town.
Clients browse verified profiles, narrow things down to the trainers who fit their goals, and reach out to those. Most clients contact just one trainer.
When a request lands in your inbox, you're on a short list, and often the only name on it.
How it works
Step 1
Create your profile
Step 2
We verify your certification
Step 3
Start receiving client leads
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