Joist

Name: Joist
Price: 49 USD

Web · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $49/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Joist is ranked #14 of 27 in handyman software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $49/mo.

Joist plans and pricing

All plans

AI Receptionist add-on $49/mo Billed monthly Answers missed calls · captures new leads joist.com · 1 Oct 2026

Basics $108.34/mo Monthly or annually; annual price includes 2 months free Up to 5 documents per month · online payments · estimates to invoices · built-in AI tools · homeowner financing joist.com · 1 Oct 2026

Pro $1714.17/mo Monthly or annually; annual price includes 2 months free Unlimited documents and clients · logo · line items and photos · client activity · work orders joist.com · 1 Oct 2026

Elite $3226.67/mo Monthly or annually; annual price includes 2 months free Licenses and insurance · change orders · business reports · sales reporting · Joist Reviews · social integrations joist.com · 1 Oct 2026

Run $7058.33/mo Monthly or annually; annual price includes 2 months free and 30% off Organize jobs · schedule visits · link jobs to estimates, invoices, and clients joist.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on handyman software

Free plan: No
Estimates: Yes
Online payments: Yes
Recurring invoices: Yes
Mobile apps: both
Payment requests: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Joist brings together estimates, invoices, online payments, job management, and client records in one app built specifically for contractors.
Payments: Joist supports online payments, deposits, milestone payments, Tap to Pay, credit cards, ACH, and PayPal.
Jobs and scheduling: Joist Run lets contractors organize jobs, schedule visits, and link jobs to estimates, invoices, and clients.
QuickBooks: Joist can sync invoices and payments automatically with QuickBooks accounting software.
PayPal integration: Joist Payments with PayPal offers customers PayPal, Venmo in the US, and card processing through one PayPal integration.
Audience: Joist is focused on solo and small home contractors, generally businesses with 1 to 3 employees serving residential customers in the US and Canada.
Scale: Joist says more than 1.3 million contractors use it across more than 20 industries and have processed over $85 billion in transactions.
Security: Joist says its sites use SSL with a 256-bit Sectigo RSA certificate, while payment providers handle payment data under PCI DSS and NACHA requirements.
Support: The Basics, Pro, and Elite plans include email and live chat support, while Elite includes priority email response times.
Basic limit: The Basics plan allows up to five documents per month.
Trial: The 14-day free trial provides full access to all Joist Run features with no credit card required.
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Price from: $49/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Handyman Software in 2026#14 of 27
Best Contractor Invoicing Software in 2026#15 of 27

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joist.com· checked 28 Sept 2026