Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does Joist cost?
Published plans run $12–$100 per month. Estimating and invoicing app for contractors, named in pressure-washing software lists.
Prices are as published by Joist on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Basics5 documents/mo; $10 or $8.34/mo annual | $12/mo | Monthly |
| Pro$14.17/mo annual | $17/mo | Monthly |
| Elite$26.67/mo annual | $32/mo | Monthly |
| Runintro 30% off ($70); scheduling | $100/mo | Monthly |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| AI Receptionist"Plans starting at $49" | $49/mo |
Pricing source: joist.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Contract & cancellation
- monthly or annual · Renewal: yes
- Data export
- unknown
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on Joist's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- Basics allows only 5 documents (estimates/invoices) per month.
“Up to 5 documents per month”
joist.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Scheduling visits requires the Run plan ($100/mo list, currently discounted).
“Introductory Price: 30% off!”
joist.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The vendor may charge for features that were previously free, on notice.
“the right to charge a Fee for new features or functions of the Service or for features or functions that have previously been offered at no charge.”
joist.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Joist Payments card fees are up to 3.49% plus $0.49 per transaction in the US.
“Credit / Debit Card up to 3.49% 0.49 USD”
support.joistapp.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Joist charges its own payment fees on top of the third-party processor's fees, and can change them at its discretion.
“In addition to any fees Customer agrees to pay to a Third-Party Payment Processor, Customer will also pay fees to the Company for the Payment Processing Services.”
joist.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The free plan has been discontinued.
“Joist’s free plan is no longer available”
joist.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
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