Joist

Category: estimating, invoicing, proposals

AI relevance: Not flagged AI-relevant. We do not claim an AI feature for this tool unless its vendor clearly positions it that way.

Best for: Solo contractors & owner-operators

Pricing: $12/mo Basics, $17 Pro, $32 Elite, $100 Run (monthly) — vendor pricing page

Free trial: 14-day free trial, no card (vendor)

Affiliate/referral: No public affiliate program found — not verified

Program signup: Not verified — no public signup confirmed in this pass.

Our notes: Listed from vendor/public pages Oct 18, 2026. Pricing and features change — confirm on vendor site before buying. No hands-on test claimed for this listing yet.

Hands-on test: Not yet hands-on tested by us. This is a vendor-sourced listing, not a review. When we test a tool, this section will say exactly what job, what plan, and what happened.

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