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Joist
Estimates, invoices and payments for contractors
Joist is a lightweight option for contractors who want estimating, invoicing and payments without a full field-service suite.
- Best for
- Solo contractors and small crews who mainly need fast estimates and invoices from their phone. Joist lists electrical, general contractor and residential construction use.
- Pricing
- Basics $12/mo (5 documents a month), Pro $17/mo, Elite $32/mo, Run $100/mo on monthly billing; annual billing includes two months free. Vendor pricing page ↗
- Trial
- 14-day free trial, no credit card
- Region
- Prices in USD; check site for other countries
- Last checked
- 15 October 2026
Key features
- Estimates convert to invoices in one tap
- Online payments, deposits, milestone payments and homeowner financing
- AI tools for creating estimates and invoices
- Jobs and scheduling on the Run plan
- AI Receptionist answers missed calls and captures leads
Watch out for
There is no free plan any more; payment processing fees apply on top of the subscription.
Use cases featuring Joist
We have not added a sourced use case for Joist yet.
Sources
Information is taken from the vendor pages above on 15 October 2026. Prices and features change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
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