Wosta
Wosta vs typical lead portals
Most DE lead portals charge craftsmen a monthly subscription (Abo) plus lead fees. Wosta is built differently: free for customers, credits-only for craftsmen when enabled, and private addresses until hire.
| What matters | Wosta | Typical Abo portals |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly craftsman Abo | Never — no subscription | Often required |
| Lead access | Radius matches + alerts | Pay-per-lead or Abo lock-in |
| Customer address | Hidden until hire | Often shared early |
| Craftsman costs | Optional one-time packs | Recurring + lead fees |
| Trust signals | Docs + live badges | Varies / paywalled |
| Payments | Invoice always; escrow soft-fail | Platform-only or fees |
Comparisons are illustrative of common marketplace patterns — not a named competitor audit.
Compare FAQ
Does Wosta charge craftsmen a monthly Abo?
No. Unlike many DE lead portals, Wosta never requires a craftsman subscription. Optional one-time credit packs apply only when ops enable offer credits.
Is posting a job free for customers?
Yes. Customers post jobs and compare offers at no charge on Wosta.
When is my exact address shared?
Only after you accept an offer. Until then craftsmen see your area, not your street — and competing chats stay private.
How do payments differ from typical portals?
Invoices (bank / cash) always work. Optional Stripe escrow soft-fails without keys instead of blocking the job. See Pricing for credit packs and escrow notes.
Why switch to Wosta
Fair craftsman economics
No Abo. When credits are on, buy a pack once — during launch offers are often free.
Privacy-first hiring
Exact street stays private until you accept an offer. Competing chats stay isolated.
Local matching that works
Set a service radius, get push/email when VAPID/Resend are configured, quote with templates.
Verification customers trust
Insurance, Handwerksrolle, and ID unlock public badges after admin review.
Try the fair model
Post a job free, or join as a craftsman without a subscription.