Grove Hopper vs. Ownwell
Grove Hopper and Ownwell solve the same problem in different ways. We're a flat-fee tool that prepares your documents and hands them to you to file. Ownwell is a full-service, contingency-fee company that files the appeal and attends the hearing for you. We're Grove Hopper, so we're not a neutral party — but every claim about Ownwell below comes directly from ownwell.com, checked the same day this page went live. Where we couldn't independently confirm something, we say so.
| Grove Hopper | Ownwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 flat, one time — same price no matter your savings | No upfront cost. A contingency fee on the tax savings actually secured, once the appeal succeeds — the rate varies by jurisdiction (Ownwell's own FAQ example uses 25%: a $1,000 reduction would mean a $250 fee) |
| If the appeal does not succeed | You already knew your numbers from the free report before you paid the $50 | "Savings-or-Free Guarantee" — you owe nothing if no reduction is achieved |
| Who files and represents you | You — we prepare the documents, you review, sign and submit them yourself. We never file or represent you. | Ownwell — "we gather evidence, file all documentation, and attend hearings on your behalf year after year" |
| What you get | County-specific forms (pre-filled where the county allows it), comparable-sales evidence, a step-by-step filing walkthrough | End-to-end handling: evidence gathering, filing, and a local property tax expert appearing at the hearing for you |
| Ongoing relationship | One-time: you buy a case for this appeal cycle | Recurring — Ownwell says it appeals "year after year" on your behalf once you sign up |
| Stated coverage | 219 written county guides across 49 states (live count) — free report works for any U.S. address | Nine states listed on their site: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington |
| Independent trust signals | None yet — newer company, no Trustpilot or BBB history | "3,000+ Google Reviews" claim shown on their homepage; listed with the Better Business Bureau under "property tax consultants" |
Which one actually fits
- Want to file it yourself, know your total cost upfront, and keep control of your own paperwork? Grove Hopper's flat $50 does that.
- Would rather not touch the filing or the hearing at all, and are comfortable with a contingency fee (paid only out of savings you receive) instead of a flat price? Ownwell's full-service model does that.
- Outside Ownwell's nine listed states, or want your specific numbers before signing anything? Grove Hopper's free report works for any U.S. address and shows your assessed-vs-market gap before you pay a cent.
- Either way: a contingency fee and a flat fee are just two ways of pricing the same underlying work. Compare them against your actual expected savings, not just the sticker price.
Sources (checked 2026-09-29)
- Ownwell pricing, guarantee, and process — ownwell.com/pricing and its "how much do you charge?" help article (direct inspection, 2026-09-29)
- Ownwell filing and hearing representation — ownwell.com/appeals ("we gather evidence, file all documentation, and attend hearings on your behalf"; direct inspection, 2026-09-29)
- Ownwell state coverage and review count — ownwell.com homepage and footer (direct inspection, 2026-09-29)
- Grove Hopper pricing and free report — grovehopper.com
- Grove Hopper county guide count — live count from our own database, read fresh on every page load
Whichever service you choose, start with your specific assessed-vs-market gap. Grove Hopper's free check is instant and costs nothing to run.
Enter your address — get your verdict, your dollar savings estimate, and your county's deadline in about two minutes. Free, sources shown, no account.
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See how our own numbers are produced or check your county's appeal deadline. Also comparing AppealDesk or Overassessed?