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Comparing LeaFree vs LeafFilter? Compare before you buy.
LeaFree is a solid aluminum gutter cover made in Omaha, Nebraska, that sheds leaves while rain wraps its edge into the gutter; LeafFilter is a stainless steel micro-mesh screen from a company based in Hudson, Ohio, that lets water through and leaves debris on top.
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- Installs over existing gutters
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Both keep leaves out of your gutters. The difference is how they do it and where they come from, and every claim about LeafFilter below is from LeafFilter's own published pages.
Side by side
| Feature | LeaFree | LeafFilter |
|---|---|---|
| How it keeps debris out | Solid hood sheds debris by surface tension | Stainless steel micro-mesh (275 microns, per its site): water passes through, debris stays on top |
| Fine debris (cottonwood fluff, pollen, shingle grit) | A solid surface, with no mesh for fine debris to settle into | Its Omaha page says to brush off what builds up on top, usually a few times a year |
| Where it comes from | Made in Omaha, Nebraska | Company based in Hudson, Ohio; its site labels the product "Assembled in the USA" |
| Your existing gutters | Installs right over them | Installs on existing gutters, and also offers gutter replacement |
- LeaFree specs (solid hood, .024 aluminum, made in Omaha) per the GPI spec sheet. Verified 2026-07-25.
What this page says about LeafFilter comes from LeafFilter's own website, read on September 29, 2026:
- LeafFilter: what the product is (micromesh, 275 microns, installs on existing gutters)
- LeafFilter: company address, Hudson, Ohio
- LeafFilter: pricing and the at-home estimate
- LeafFilter: Omaha page, including brushing off debris
- LeafFilter: gutter repair and replacement services
LeafFilter is a trademark of its owner. LeaFree and Rocket Roofing General Contractor are not affiliated with LeafFilter, and LeafFilter has not sponsored or endorsed this page. Products and policies change; if anything here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we will check it and correct it.
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Solid cover vs micro-mesh
LeaFree is a solid aluminum hood. Water wraps the nose-forward edge by surface tension and flows in, while leaves slide off. LeafFilter describes its product as a surgical-grade stainless steel micromesh, 275 microns fine, in a frame over the gutter: water passes through the mesh and debris stays on top, and its own Omaha page tells owners to brush off what builds up there, usually a few times a year. A solid hood has no openings for fine debris to settle into. It still asks for a seasonal glance and an occasional rinse: no gutter cover is maintenance-free, and we will not claim one is.
Made here
LeaFree is manufactured by GPI Gutter Products in Omaha, Nebraska, and installed by Rocket Roofing General Contractor, a local roofing crew. LeafFilter is based in Hudson, Ohio, and its site describes the product as assembled in the USA.
How you get a price
LeafFilter's pricing page says its price is not as simple as a price per linear foot and that it requires an at-home estimate to set the exact cost. A LeaFree price comes the same way: a free in home quote from the local crew that installs it, with no pressure and no obligation. Starting one online takes about a minute.
What LeaFree owners say
Verified LeaFree owner reviews from the manufacturer
Installed LeaFree in August 2024. Two full seasons later, I am happy to inform that LeaFree has surpassed all my expectations! Specifically, I had issues with Bald Cypress needles falling into my gutters, rotting and then choking. That's when your sales rep assured me that LeaFree is indeed the solution, and he was right! I am delighted! Thank you for an amazing and innovative product!
These guards have saved me countless hours of gutter cleaning on our two-story house. I have mature oaks and maple trees around my house, and my gutters would become clogged constantly before installing these guards.
Reviews of the installer, from Google
Reviews of Rocket Roofing General Contractor, our installer, from Google:
Rated 5 out of 5
I had a great experience with Rocket Roofing. Kendall was very professional, responsive, and made the process easy to understand from start to finish. The installers did excellent work, were respectful of the property, and everything turned out great. I’d definitely recommend Kendall and the Rocket Roofing team.
Rated 5 out of 5
Rocket came out and installed the Leafree gutter system. The crew was amazing and very professional. I liked that the product and the company was local. Definitely recommend this company and working with Paul.
5-star reviews from our Google Business Profiles. Read every review on Google.
Questions homeowners ask
What about cottonwood fluff and maple helicopters?
This is where Omaha eats mesh guards alive. Fluff and helicopters mat into fine mesh, and shingle grit seals it over. LeaFree is a solid hood: there is no mesh to clog. Debris slides off, dries out, and blows away.
Is LeaFree really maintenance-free?
Very close. Wind and rain clear most of what lands on the panels. We recommend a glance at sheltered spots, like under a big overhang or behind a chimney, once a season, and a garden hose handles anything stubborn. What you will never do again is scoop rotten leaves out of an open gutter.
Compare LeaFree to the rest
- LeaFree vs LeafGuardKeep the gutters you have, or replace all of them. That is the core difference.
- LeaFree vs micro-meshWhy a solid hood has nothing to blind, where a fine screen can mat over.
- LeaFree vs screensThe cheap fix that lets the small stuff through and pops out in a storm.
- LeaFree vs foamFoam inserts sit in the gutter and become a seed bed. A hood sits over it.