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Joist Review

Estimating and invoicing app for solo contractors

7.2 /10
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Last updated 8 min read
4.5 / 5 (avg G2 + Capterra) Founded 2011 HQ Toronto, Canada Best team size: 1-3
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Pricing

Tier Price Notes
Free Free Entry tier
Pro $13/mo
Pro+ $26/mo Top tier

Free tier is genuinely free with limited features; Pro at $13/mo is the lowest entry of any tool on this list

Pricing verified 2026-05-20. Vendors change pricing without notice; verify with Joist before purchasing.

Key features

estimates invoicing credit card payments client signatures photo attachments

Integrations

quickbooks online intuit payments

Best for

Solo contractors and small 1-2 person operations needing only estimates and invoicing

Watch out for

No scheduling, no dispatching, no team management — quote-and-invoice only. Outgrown quickly past 3 techs.

Available for these trades

Best for HVAC → Best for Plumbing → Best for Electrical → Best for Handyman Services → Best for Roofing → Best for General Contractors →

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