A Joist alternative for contractors
Joist and Quotes are both built for contractors who price jobs on site and invoice when the work is done. Here's how the plans and prices compare.
Side by side
| Quotes | Joist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 5 quotes and invoices a month | No, a 14-day free trial |
| Paid plans | Pro, $12 CAD a month | Basics $10, Pro $17, Elite $32 USD a month |
| Yearly price | $120 CAD a year | Two months free on yearly plans |
| Client signs on site | Yes, on your phone, on every plan | Check Joist's plan details |
| Tax | HST, GST and PST worked out by province | Check Joist's plan details |
Joist prices are from joist.com in US dollars, checked October 2026. Prices can change, so check their page before you decide.
What you get with Quotes
- Painting and flooring helpers that turn room sizes into materials and labour.
- Deposits on the quote and your markup on materials kept private.
- The homeowner signs on your phone before you leave, or online from a link.
- One tap turns the signed quote into the invoice, and reminders chase late payers on Pro.
- A board of every quote by stage, so you can see what's waiting for an answer.
When Joist may suit you better
- You want card payments built into the invoice today. Quotes doesn't take card payments yet.
- You already run your crew in Joist's paid tiers and need what they include.