Joist

Quoting & estimates

Simple phone app for sending estimates and invoices from the truck, with built-in AI to draft them; cheap place to start for solo contractors.

Pricing (from vendor site)	Basics $10/mo ($8.34/mo annual; 5 documents/mo); Pro $17/mo ($14.17/mo annual); Elite $32/mo ($26.67/mo annual); Run $70/mo intro price ($58.33/mo annual); AI Receptionist add-on from $49/mo; 14-day free trial, no card; free plan discontinued
Good for trades	Handyman, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Roofing, Landscaping
Helps with	AI for quotes & estimates, AI for bookkeeping & invoices, AI for missed calls
Website	https://www.joist.com
Partner program	Unknown
Last checked	2026-10-26

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