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Joist

Mobile-first estimating, invoicing, and payments app for contractors.

$8/mo (Basics); Pro ~$14–15; Elite ~$32

Free trial: yes (14-day Pro/Elite)

Our take
Joist is a lightweight, mobile-first app for fast estimates, invoices, and getting paid. It doesn't do full dispatch or scheduling. Great for solo contractors who want to quote on-site and bill fast, but it isn't a complete FSM.

Quick facts

Starting price
$8/mo (Basics); Pro ~$14–15; Elite ~$32
Pricing model
tiered
Free trial
yes (14-day Pro/Elite)
Mobile app
iOS & Android
QuickBooks
Yes
Best for
Solo contractors and very small crews wanting fast estimates/invoicing

Key features

  • estimates
  • invoicing
  • payments
  • contracts
  • client notifications
  • work orders
  • material price lists
  • QuickBooks sync

Integrations: QuickBooks, payments

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Cheap, fast on-site estimating and invoicing
  • Simple and mobile-first
  • Good for solo contractors who just need to quote and bill

Cons

  • Not a full FSM, so no real scheduling or dispatch
  • Gets limiting as a team grows
  • Exact tier pricing unconfirmed

Best for

Solo contractors and very small crews wanting fast estimates/invoicing

Skip it if…

Not a full FSM, so no real scheduling or dispatch

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