# Joist Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Capterra's in-depth exploration of Joist Software's capabilities reveals its suitability for various software needs and provides a comprehensive overview of Joist Software pricing, features, integrations, and potential alternatives.

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 Joist Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on October 23, 2025

Written byLaura Burgess

Laura Burgess

Senior Content Analyst

Laura Burgess is a content analyst at Capterra with more than a decade of journalism experience and specializing in B2B SaaS adoption across various industries. She analyzes market trends and SMB tech, providing insights on topics such as AI-d...

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Laura Burgess is a content analyst at Capterra with more than a decade of journalism experience and specializing in B2B SaaS adoption across various industries. She analyzes market trends and SMB tech, providing insights on topics such as AI-driven sales automation and its impact on the customer experience (CX). Laura's research has been featured in Australian publications such as ABC News, HR Leader, Inside Retail, Dynamic Business, Retail Biz, and Technology Decisions.

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[Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

Joist

Joist Overview:

### Key takeaways

Insights from verified Capterra reviews

Joist is an invoicing and estimating tool used by small residential construction businesses. It’s praised for mobile accessibility and ease of use, helping with on-the-go billing and client communication. However, it lacks advanced dashboards and cost catalogs, and some reviewers cite limited reporting and inconsistent support.

### Our verdict

Joist is a solid choice for small teams needing quick estimates and invoices from the field. Its mobile-first design supports fast client interactions, but buyers should expect limited reporting and few accounting integrations. Support responsiveness varies, so it suits contractors prioritizing speed over customization.

Top alternative

Featured

Overall rating

Based on 89 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

84%

Neutral

7%

Negative

9%

Starting price

$8

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial  
available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Joist

4.1 (89)

VS.

[4.6 (1,440)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/reviews/)

Starting Price

$8

Flat Rate, Per Month

Starting Price

$39

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.4 (89)

Ease Of Use

4.6 (1,400)

Value For Money

3.9 (73)

Value For Money

4.4 (1,204)

Customer Service

3.8 (75)

Customer Service

4.6 (1,353)

## Joist alternatives

Joist supports quick invoicing and estimating from mobile devices. But if your team needs deeper reporting, broader accounting integrations, or structured project tracking, explore other tools that better match those priorities.

[4.4 (3,284)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/reviews/)

Starting price

$25.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

88%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.5 (4,511)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/reviews/)

Starting price

$21.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

Highest Rated

[4.7 (823)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163114/Zoho-Invoice/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.6 (427)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153475/FieldPulse/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

93%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Joist's interface

Joist’s interface is designed for speed and simplicity. Its clean layout supports quick access to invoicing and estimating tools. Reviewers describe it as intuitive and mobile-friendly, though some mention difficulty locating older records or customizing templates.

Laura Burgess

Senior Content Analyst

Joist’s interface feels built for speed, especially on mobile, making it easy to send invoices or estimates without digging through menus. Some users mention extra scrolling to find older records, but for quick daily tasks, it’s efficient and gets the job done.

Ease of Use

4.4 (89)

4.4

Based on 89 reviews

## Key features

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These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews.

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Laura Burgess

Senior Content Analyst

Joist’s top-rated features help small construction teams streamline billing and client communication. Reviewers favor its mobile accessibility and ease of use, especially for managing invoices and estimates quickly while on the go.

Features

4.0 (88)

4.0

Based on 88 reviews

Verified reviewers rated the Joist features below as the best. Our commentary is based on reviewer sentiment and collective feedback from reviews published in the past two years.

Invoice history

4.5 (10)

10 reviewers rated this feature

Helps track paid and unpaid invoices, making it easier to follow up with clients and maintain accurate records. Reviewers value the ability to revisit past transactions and monitor customer activity across multiple projects.

Invoice creation

4.5 (12)

12 reviewers rated this feature

Simplifies the process of generating professional invoices. Reviewers highlight its ease of use and integration with payment platforms like PayPal and Venmo, which helps speed up billing.

Invoice processing

4.5 (13)

13 reviewers rated this feature

Supports tracking and sending reminders for outstanding invoices. While some users want more advanced reporting, most find it reliable for managing day-to-day billing tasks.

Quotes/estimates

4.1 (17)

17 reviewers rated this feature

Allows users to create and send estimates quickly using preloaded items and descriptions. Reviewers appreciate the time savings, though some mention email delivery issues and occasional glitches.

Invoice management

3.9 (11)

11 reviewers rated this feature

Enables users to organize and monitor invoices across jobs. Reviewers say it’s useful for tracking history and payments, though some mention that navigation could be more intuitive.

Change orders

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows contractors to send formal project change requests for client approval, helping reduce miscommunication and keep documentation organized.

Business reports

0 reviewers rated this feature

Provides detailed insights into sales performance and project activity, helping contractors track trends and make informed decisions.

QuickBooks sync

0 reviewers rated this feature

Connects Joist with QuickBooks to streamline accounting workflows and reduce manual data entry across platforms.

Client notifications

0 reviewers rated this feature

Sends alerts when clients open, view, or sign documents, helping contractors follow up at the right time and maintain momentum.

Sections

0 reviewers rated this feature

Adds visual structure to estimates and invoices, helping contractors organize project details more clearly and professionally.

License and insurance display

0 reviewers rated this feature

Let's contractors showcase credentials directly on estimates and invoices, helping build trust and reduce client hesitation.

Website and social links

0 reviewers rated this feature

Adds clickable links to business websites and social media profiles, making it easier for clients to learn more and stay connected.

Weekly sales reports

0 reviewers rated this feature

Sends automated email summaries of business performance, helping contractors track trends and adjust strategies.

All key features (27)

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Provides detailed insights into sales performance and project activity, helping contractors track trends and make informed decisions.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows contractors to send formal project change requests for client approval, helping reduce miscommunication and keep documentation organized.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Manage contact details and communication with clients

100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Sends alerts when clients open, view, or sign documents, helping contractors follow up at the right time and maintain momentum.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities

100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

For subcontractors to manage remodeling projects, including estimating, job costing, and client communication

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create invoices from scratch or have recurring invoices

88.89% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Simplifies the process of generating professional invoices. Reviewers highlight its ease of use and integration with payment platforms like PayPal and Venmo, which helps speed up billing.

12 reviewers rated this feature

Store and view prior invoices for each account/client

86.67% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Helps track paid and unpaid invoices, making it easier to follow up with clients and maintain accurate records. Reviewers value the ability to revisit past transactions and monitor customer activity across multiple projects.

10 reviewers rated this feature

Enables users to organize and monitor invoices across jobs. Reviewers say it’s useful for tracking history and payments, though some mention that navigation could be more intuitive.

11 reviewers rated this feature

Supports tracking and sending reminders for outstanding invoices. While some users want more advanced reporting, most find it reliable for managing day-to-day billing tasks.

13 reviewers rated this feature

Let's contractors showcase credentials directly on estimates and invoices, helping build trust and reduce client hesitation.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Access the system via a mobile application

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, send, and view electronic invoices

88.24% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Connects Joist with QuickBooks to streamline accounting workflows and reduce manual data entry across platforms.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

88.00% of 25 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Allows users to create and send estimates quickly using preloaded items and descriptions. Reviewers appreciate the time savings, though some mention email delivery issues and occasional glitches.

17 reviewers rated this feature

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Adds visual structure to estimates and invoices, helping contractors organize project details more clearly and professionally.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Adds clickable links to business websites and social media profiles, making it easier for clients to learn more and stay connected.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Sends automated email summaries of business performance, helping contractors track trends and adjust strategies.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

0% of 0 reviewers...

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Laura Burgess

Senior Content Analyst

Joist’s top-rated features help small construction teams streamline billing and client communication. Reviewers favor its mobile accessibility and ease of use, especially for managing invoices and estimates quickly while on the go.

Features

4.0 (88)

4.0

Based on 88 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

3.9 (73)

Joist starts at $8 per month for the Basics plan, with Pro at $15 and Elite at $32, all billed monthly. These flat rates are well below the average SMB construction software budget of $85 per user, per month. Pricing is not per seat and scales by feature access, not team size.

Free Trial

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/230138/Joist/pricing/)

Basics

$8.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   5 invoices or estimates per month
-   Credit, debit, & online payments
-   Offer third party financing options

Pro

$14.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   Unlimited estimates & invoices
-   Contracts & eSignatures
-   Generate work orders

Elite

$32.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   Sales & revenue reports
-   Send & manage change orders
-   Add social links, licenses, & insurance

Value for money

3.9 (73)

3.9

Based on 73 reviews

## Integrations

Joist connects with accounting and payment platforms to support financial workflows. These integrations, offered through a mix of native and third-party links, help contractors reduce manual entry and keep client transactions organized across systems.

Popular integrations

[

QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)

Laura Burgess

Senior Content Analyst

Connecting Joist with accounting and payment systems helps your finance lead reduce manual entry, sync records faster, and keep billing workflows aligned across multiple jobs—especially useful for contractors managing several projects at once.

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

3.8 (75)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

3.8 (75)

3.8

Based on 75 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.1

Based on 89 reviews

Filter by rating

5(42)

4(33)

3(6)

2(1)

1(7)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

Chris S.

Owner

Construction

### "Easy. Simple and professional "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 26, 2026

My go to invoicing software. Ive tried a TON but Joist Is one of the best out there. If you just need super simple invoicing you cant go wrong with them.

Pros

Super easy to use and looks professional! Quickly make and send out invoices, no more pushing them off because its a hassle. Quick invoices equal quick payments

Cons

I dont think that theres is anything that i didnt like! The only thing that could possibly be improved is having instant payment options.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

JM

James M.

General manager

Construction

### "A great tool for professional looking estimates"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 16, 2026

We use it to send invoices for remodeling and construction projects to our clients and their insurance adjusters. The estimates are clear and very readable which allows everyone involved to understand exactly what is being done and what the charges are.

Pros

It's very easy to use, infinitely customizable, and reasonably priced. The estimates we produce look professional and are clear to our clients and insurance adjusters alike.

Cons

Honestly, so far, I have not really seen any negatives about Joist. We are very happy with the product and foresee our company using it exclusively moving forwards.

Switched from

[Xactimate](https://www.capterra.com/p/214125/Xactimate/)

Xactimate locks us in to set pricing and it's very difficult to deviate from the pricing. Joist allows us to set our own prices and argue for that pricing without having to justify the difference from Xactimate pricing.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KP

Konstantin P.

ceo

Construction

### "Easy to use"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

April 2, 2026

It was fun to use, easy to use, very user friendly software, liked the app too. I would recommend it if you are a small company.

Pros

It is very easy to use. It had almost all what I needed when I was a small company. Growing into a bigger company we needed more, like: calendar, more accounts (so installers will see their schedule) Price is good. Customer support is good too.

Cons

Not enough options like project managing, customer portal, messaging, no calendar, no integrations with marketing suite. No place where I can do notes while I am estimating the project

Alternatives considered

[Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/)

Reasons for choosing Joist

price is was much cheaper than Jobber but for bigger company you need to pay more.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

ML

Michael L.

owner operator

Construction

### "Joist well worth the money"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 1, 2026

Overall our experience with Joist has been very positive. they have helped us manage workflow very easily.

Pros

We have used Joist for 6 years now and have appreciated the ease of estimate creation and invoicing. The performance and speed of the app are just what we need. Its a great value for the money. Their Customer support had been on point. We will continue to use their service for years to come.

Cons

stripe. their credit card processor is not very good. they dont respond well or quickly the old company was much better

Alternatives considered

[True3D](https://www.capterra.com/p/186476/True3D/)

Reasons for choosing Joist

more seamless and easier to use. user friendly

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

CM

Cindy M.

Owner

Construction

### "Great app for beginning businesses"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

March 30, 2026

Overall, loved the app for the price. They started adding things every year that made it better and better. Unfortunately, we had to change to something that would work for our business in project management as that seriously lacked.

Pros

Value for monday, invoicing, estimate and invoice creation. Easy to use, could make estimates in person. Overall, a great app to use if you are starting out.

Cons

Very poor on project management, scheduling jobs, no opportunity to ask for Google reviews, didn't ask for a tip.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

SH

samantha h.

admin assistant

Construction

### "simple and effective"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

February 19, 2026

has been a reliable and practical solution for creating professional estimates and invoices. It has improved my efficiency and organization.

Pros

I really like how joist is very user friendly and it is very easy to send clients estimates to see how much a project is going to cost.

Cons

some of the features feel a little bit limited compared to other websites or programs that have more advanced accounting softwares.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

CH

Carnell H.

Owner

Real Estate

### "Joist Invoicing Software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 13, 2026

Overall Joist is an awesome product for invoice processing, accounts payable, & accounts receivable.

Pros

One stop shop for accounting, invoices, estimates, reviews, payments. Great value for the money & your payment come as soon as you request transfer.

Cons

Software will allow you to setup client profile yet to manage assignments is not there yet. Hopefully in the future there will be an upgrade to the software.

Alternatives considered

[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/)

Reasons for choosing Joist

I am using both of the software products for different things yet will probably convert complete to Squarespace since they offer invoice processing.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

JB

Joshua B.

CEO

Construction

### "Still doing it"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

December 26, 2025

Still can't complain. I use it daily. It's one of the best construction apps I've ever used. No complaints here.

Pros

The features are amazing there's so much you can do it unbelievable. It's so easy to work your way through the app.

Cons

The pricing is a bit high. I don't think it's worth as much as they charge,although I still use it everyday.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

DM

Devon M.

owner

Construction

### "Go to software for on the go contractors"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 27, 2025

Great all around. joist performed the tasks i needed and more. Lots of different options and paying options as well/

Pros

I found Joist is an easy to use software that simplifies the "office" part for, on the go contractors. Easy to learn and use. quick and professional service that adds value to your company.

Cons

The only area i would try to improve on is the description and task lines. Its good it saves previous work but when every job consists of different details it inputs too much info not related or needing to be switched and updated.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

BS

Brandi S.

Manager

Construction

### "Contractor's Estimates and Invoices with ease"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

September 26, 2025

It was a great experience for a contractor needing both an estimating and invoicing tool at a very reasonable cost. It also seems to add updates regularly that are beneficial to the software functioning.

Pros

The ability to send both estimates and invoices. The ease of entering info and posting payments was great.

Cons

The search capabilities are limited. It would be very beneficial to be able to search by address rather than name and also when searching by name and going back you have to enter the name again it does not keep the search you were working on.

Alternatives considered

[Housecall Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/140363/HouseCall-Pro/)

[Jobber](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/)

Reasons for choosing Joist

The cost for Joist was very reasonable and seemed very easy to use.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/230138/Joist/reviews/)

## FAQs

Joist starts at $8 per month for the Basics plan, $15 for Pro, and $32 for Elite. All plans are billed monthly and offer flat-rate pricing, not per-user fees.

Yes, Joist works without an internet connection, allowing contractors to create and edit estimates or invoices on-site. Data syncs once the device reconnects.

No, Joist does not currently support multiple users on the same account. Each account is designed for individual use, and team collaboration features are limited.

Yes, Joist offers a QuickBooks Online integration that allows contractors to sync estimates, invoices, and client data for streamlined bookkeeping.

Joist is not a full job costing platform. While it supports estimates, invoices, and expense tracking, it lacks granular cost breakdowns and forecasting tools.

Yes, Joist Pro and Elite plans allow contractors to attach photos and documents to estimates and invoices, helping clarify scope and improve client communication.

Yes, Joist is designed for small and midsize contractors who need mobile-friendly tools for invoicing, estimating, and payments without complex setup or overhead.

No, Joist does not include built-in scheduling or calendar tools. Contractors must use external apps to manage appointments and crew assignments.

Yes, Joist’s eSignature feature is legally binding and can be used to confirm client approval on estimates and invoices, helping reduce disputes and delays.

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## Sources

-   **Capterra reviews data:** Capterra reviews are collected from verified users for individual software products. [Learn more about how we source our data](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/).
    
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-   This product information came from Joist’s own online content in September 2025, including the product's website and its social media channels.
    

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