Free forever.
No per-lead fees. Keep every deal.
List your services, products, or manufacturing business on PocketFiler. Get discovered by verified buyers from around the world — without paying a ransom to appear in search.
Three kinds of businesses, one place
Service Providers
Real estate agents, home inspectors, contractors, consultants, auto dealers, insurance brokers, lawyers, accountants.
Product Manufacturers
Factories producing drones, hardware, apparel, electronics, lumber, furniture, food & beverage, machinery.
Distributors & Wholesalers
Import/export businesses, wholesale distributors, drop-ship partners, B2B resellers.
The deal is yours. We get out of the way.
No per-lead fees, ever
You find buyers through PocketFiler search, messaging, and your public listing. You don't pay us per lead. You never pay us when a deal closes. Your margin is yours.
Verified buyers reach out
Every buyer account is tied to an identity. No more spammy leads, bot messages, or anonymous tire-kickers. Real people with real projects contacting you through our deal rooms.
Build your trust tier
Upload business docs → get the blue Verified shield. Pass a deeper audit → Premium Verified gold shield. Trust badges dramatically improve your conversion rate.
AI does the contract work
Close a deal? Draft a legally-binding contract in your language and jurisdiction in under 60 seconds. Get it signed digitally. Escrow holds the funds. You focus on delivery.
Why most suppliers switch
We don't badmouth competitors. We just show the real numbers. You decide.
| PocketFiler | Angi | Thomas.net | Alibaba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly platform fee | $0 | $250-$600/mo | $5,000-$20,000/yr | $2,000-$10,000/yr |
| Per-lead fees | $0 — free forever | $20-$120 per lead | Included in fee | Included in fee |
| Lock-in contracts | None | Annual contracts common | 12-month minimum | Annual minimum |
| Contracts & signing included | ||||
| Built-in escrow | Partial (Trade Assurance) | |||
| Buyer messaging free | ||||
| AI contract drafting | ||||
| 12-language translation | Partial | |||
| Paid placement available | Optional | Only way to get seen | Dominant | Dominant |
Competitor pricing based on publicly available 2026 data. Angi per-lead fees from LeadTruffle & Housecall Pro 2026 reports. Thomas.net and Alibaba from their public listing tiers.
Thomas.net charges \$5K-\$20K/year. Alibaba charges \$2K-\$10K/year. PocketFiler lists you free, charges \$49/mo (\$588/yr) for Verified, or \$199/mo (\$2,388/yr) for Featured. Same visibility + 12-language support + AI contracts + escrow — 70-85% cheaper at every tier.
Buyers stay free forever (they're the reason this works). Service providers pay for the tool stack replacement. See full pricing.
Common questions
How is PocketFiler different from Angi for contractors?+
Angi charges $250-$600/month plus $20-$120 per lead, with annual contract lock-ins. PocketFiler is free forever with no per-lead fees. We monetize premium features (verified badges, promoted placement, unlimited AI contracts, team seats) — not your pipeline.
How is PocketFiler different from Thomas.net for manufacturers?+
Thomas.net charges $5K-$20K per year for listings with limited contract/signing tools. PocketFiler is free to list, includes AI contract drafting, digital signatures, escrow, and 12-language translation — plus a modern search experience buyers actually want to use.
How is PocketFiler different from Alibaba?+
Alibaba has trust issues (scams, fake factories, manipulated reviews — well-documented). Our three-tier verification system and built-in contracts + escrow solve what Alibaba doesn't. We especially focus on non-China sourcing from Vietnam, India, Mexico, Turkey, and AGOA countries — markets Western buyers increasingly want.
Do I get a verified badge automatically?+
You start at Tier 0 (self-claimed) free. Upload business registration + insurance docs, pass admin review → Tier 1 Verified (blue shield) — free. Pass a deeper audit by our team → Tier 2 Premium Verified (gold shield) — modest paid fee. Higher tiers unlock better search placement and higher conversion.
Can I promote my listing?+
Yes — optional paid promotion for better search placement and category spotlights. You choose when and where. Never required to be visible.
How long does it take to get set up?+
Basic listing live in 5-8 minutes: name, location, services/products, photos. Verification docs add another day or two for admin review. Most suppliers get their first inbound message within 72 hours.
Can I import my existing client list?+
Yes. Service providers can import existing clients from CSV, Google Contacts, or connect their CRM. Manufacturers can import product catalogs from spreadsheet or CSV.
What happens if a buyer doesn't pay?+
Milestone escrow means funds are held before work begins. Each milestone releases on your request + buyer confirmation. If there's a dispute, our resolution team reviews the contract and deal room audit trail. You're protected from doing work without payment.
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