FairCost vs ServiceSeeking
Quote comparison platform owned by Seek
| FairCost | ServiceSeeking | |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | Pricing transparency platform. No lead selling. | Trades pay subscription + per-lead |
| Consumer cost | Free forever. No fees. | Monthly subscription for trades |
| Pricing data | Evidence-weighted from verified submissions. Scope-normalised. | Basic price guides, not evidence-weighted |
| Your contact info | Never shared. Never sold. | Sells leads to multiple trades |
| Provider listings | Earned through transparency, not ad spend | Pay to appear |
| Quote checking | Free Quote Check with fair range verdict | Not available |
| Data source | 3,445+ verified consumer submissions | Provider self-reported |