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Paid plans start at $8.34/mo.
Joist starts at $8.34 per month when billed annually; month-to-month, Basics costs $10. That entry plan allows five documents a month, so contractors sending estimates and invoices regularly may need Pro, at $14.17 annually or $17 monthly. Joist has no free plan, but lists a 14-day free trial. Run costs $58.33 per month annually or $70 month-to-month. The AI Receptionist is a separate $49-per-month add-on.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics | $8.34 | $10 | Occasional jobs or new businesses |
| Pro | $14.17 | $17 | Full-time solo contractors |
| Elite | $26.67 | $32 | Busy contractors needing advanced tools |
| Run | $58.33 | $70 | Contractors managing multiple jobs |
Add-ons and overages
- AI Receptionist: $49 per month; billed monthly
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Basics document limit
Basics includes five documents per month. Pro is the first plan listed with unlimited documents.
Annual billing difference
The lower prices require annual billing. Month-to-month prices are $10 for Basics, $17 for Pro, $32 for Elite and $70 for Run.
AI Receptionist add-on
The AI Receptionist is not included in the plan prices; it costs $49 per month and is billed monthly.
Run annual discount
Run's annual price is $58.33 per month, and Joist says it includes 30% off. The other annual prices include two months free.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional jobs or new businesses | Basics | At $8.34 annually or $10 monthly, it includes online payments and estimates-to-invoices, but caps documents at five per month. |
| Full-time solo contractors | Pro | It includes unlimited documents and clients, branding, line items, document photos, client activity tracking and work orders. |
| Contractors managing multiple jobs | Run | It adds job organization and visit scheduling, with links between jobs, estimates, invoices and clients. |
04Is Joist worth the money?
Joist’s value case is straightforward: its contractor-focused plans combine estimates, invoices, payment collection, scheduling and client records, with financing and QuickBooks syncing among its broader tools. But the entry price understates the practical cost for anyone sending more than five documents monthly: Pro starts at $14.17 annually or $17 month-to-month. Elite adds change orders and reporting; Run adds multi-job organization and scheduling. Published prices alone do not establish whether Joist costs less than competing contractor software.
Joist pricing FAQ
How much does Joist cost?
Joist lists four plans. Basics is $10 month-to-month or $8.34 per month with annual billing; Pro is $17 or $14.17; Elite is $32 or $26.67; and Run is $70 or $58.33. Joist says annual billing includes two months free, and Run’s annual price includes 30% off.
Does Joist have a free plan or free trial?
Joist does not have a free plan. Its pricing information lists a 14-day free trial. The published pricing details do not specify what happens when the trial ends, so check Joist’s current terms before relying on continued access.
What is the document limit on Joist Basics?
Basics includes five documents per month, along with online payments, estimates-to-invoices, built-in AI tools and homeowner financing. Pro is the first plan listed with unlimited documents and clients. Basics costs $10 monthly or $8.34 per month with annual billing.
Is Joist AI Receptionist included in the plan price?
No. Joist lists AI Receptionist as a separate add-on for $49 per month, billed monthly. The plan details do list built-in AI tools on Basics, but AI Receptionist is priced separately from Basics, Pro, Elite and Run.