Joist review
Joist is a lightweight estimating and invoicing app for solo contractors.
Starting price
$12/mo monthly ($8.34/mo annual)
$12/mo monthly ($8.34/mo annual)
Free trial
Free tools/templates; check site for trial
Free tools/templates; check site for trial
Mobile app
iOS & Android
iOS & Android
Who Joist is best for
Solo contractors and remodelers who mainly need fast estimates and invoices.
Joist pricing
| Plan | Price | Users / limits |
|---|---|---|
| Basics | $12/mo monthly ($8.34/mo annual) | Solo |
| Mid solo tier | $17/mo monthly ($14.17/mo annual) | Solo, full-time |
| Elite | $32/mo monthly ($26.67/mo annual) | Solo |
| Run | $100/mo monthly ($58.33/mo annual) | Growing teams |
Annual plans include two months free. Separate add-on plans from $49/mo. Source: https://www.joist.com/pricing/ · Last verified Oct 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the vendor site.
Trades served
roofing, remodeling, painting, electrical, plumbing, handyman
Key features
- Estimates & invoices
- Payments
- Job/workload management (Run)
Integrations
- QuickBooks Online
- Joist Payments
Pros
- Cheapest paid entry point
- Very simple estimating
- Annual discount
Cons
- Limited scheduling/dispatch
- Not built for recurring routes
Alternatives to consider
Jobber · Housecall Pro · ServiceTitan · FieldPulse
Official site: https://www.joist.com. Last verified Oct 2026. Pros/cons are our editorial assessment based on public vendor information, not copied user reviews.