ShovelScout vs theBuildd

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ShovelScout compared with theBuildd
Detail	ShovelScout	theBuildd
What it does	Search Reddit, Hacker News and business forums for posts by people asking for what you sell	Exclusive, pre-qualified home-improvement leads delivered in under 10 minutes, sold to one contractor, never shared or recycled
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	CN	US
Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
Pricing	Free: 5 keywords, up to 15 matches per keyword/day, Reddit + Hacker News. Starter: $9.9/month or $99/year (pay 10 months, get 12), 25 keywords, up to 40 matches per keyword/day, 300 searches/day. Growth: $19.9/month or $199/year, 60 keywords, up to 100 matches per keyword/day, all sources. Automatio	$200 one-time trial for 4–7 exclusive leads. Lead Generation: $3,000/month or $2,000 per 2 weeks. Lead Gen + SEO: $3,500/month. Promo pricing available at $2,500/month with code LAUNCH25.
Key features	Automated labels showing what each poster wants Email alerts for new matching posts New threads indexed within minutes Search the full history, not just recent posts Filters to limit results by board, title-only, or exclude words RSS, JSON, API, and Webhook feeds on higher plans AI judgment layer to assess thread relevance	Human pre-qualification by in-house call team before leads reach contractor Delivery within 10 minutes by text and email 10–15 qualified leads per week average Territory locked to one contractor per trade and zip code Bad leads replaced without refund disputes Flat monthly pricing with no per-lead fees or hidden charges DNC-compliant calling team with consent verification
What makes it different	Finds people asking for solutions, not just posts mentioning keywords Does not sell contact lists or allow bulk messaging Same library on all plans including free No placement or sponsored results	One contractor per lead with territorial exclusivity, never shared with competitors Real person qualification call before lead delivery ensures intent and readiness Leads delivered in under 10 minutes while homeowner interest is fresh Flat transparent monthly pricing with no per-lead surprises or hidden fees Bad leads replaced automatically, no refunds or disputes
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	2 +1 (up) since last check	3 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	26	18
Referring domains (Majestic)	15	4

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