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ConnectWise CPQ vs Joist

Both stand on quoting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ConnectWise CPQ

Paid APIWeb

ConnectWise CPQ combines quoting, customer-facing tools, and service operations capabilities in a cloud product. Pricing is customized, with Basic capped at three users and Standard and Premium allowing unlimited users.

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Joist

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Joist if your contracting business needs estimates, payments, and job records connected in one service, with mobile and web access. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or expect to exceed five monthly documents on Basics without moving to another plan.

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The facts

	ConnectWise CPQ	Joist
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Basics: $108.34 a month
Plans published	3	5
Maker	ConnectWise CPQ	Not published
Website	connectwise.com	joist.com
On quoting software	#7 of 20	#3 of 20

ConnectWise CPQ: what it does well

Built-in e-signatures and client activity tracking.
Supports online payments and CRM integrations.
Includes resource planning and project financials.
Patch management and script automation are listed.
Standard and Premium allow unlimited users.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Pricing is customized and available on request.
Basic is limited to three users.

Joist: what it does well

Creates estimates with photos, branding, and digital signatures.
Accepts deposits and milestone payments through several payment methods.
Joist Run links jobs with estimates, invoices, and clients.
Can sync invoices and payments with QuickBooks.
Available on Android, iOS, and web.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Basics allows up to five documents per month.
The free trial lasts 14 days.

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