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Joist alternatives
Joist compared with 7 alternatives: Housecall Pro, Jobber, Tradify, Houzz Pro, Contractor Foreman and 2 more.
Joist is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoistThis tool | Free trial · from $8.34/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Housecall Pro | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tradify | Free trial · from $47/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Houzz Pro | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Contractor Foreman | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Buildertrend | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fergus | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Joist starts at $8.34 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Jobber scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Joist
- Free trial · from $59/mo
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, quotes and payments for home service businesses
- Housecall Pro starts at $59 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($79 billed monthly). Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Housecall Pro also covers appointment booking.
- Joist also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Home service trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and cleaning
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Jobber also covers time tracking, business texting and appointment booking.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
- Free trial · from $47/mo
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses, priced per user
- Tradify starts at $47 per user / month. Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Tradify also covers time tracking.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
Suits: Electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors who quote before they work
- Free plan · from $99/mo
Houzz Pro
Project, design and billing software for remodelers and designers
- Houzz Pro starts at $99 per month for 1 user, annual subscription. Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Houzz Pro has a free plan. Joist does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Houzz Pro lists a browser extension.
- Houzz Pro also covers time tracking and email campaigns.
- Joist also covers expense tracking, job scheduling and review collection.
Suits: Remodelers and design-build firms that win work through Houzz
- Free trial · from $49/mo
Contractor Foreman
Construction management for contractors, priced by team size
- Contractor Foreman starts at $49 per month for 1 user, billed annually. Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
Suits: General contractors who want project management priced by team size
- Paid
Buildertrend
Construction project management for home builders and remodelers
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
Suits: Custom home builders and remodelers running several projects a year
- Free trial · from $31/mo
Fergus
Job management for trade businesses, from a New Zealand company
- Fergus starts at $31 per full user / month and up, billed monthly. Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Joist lists an Android app.
- Fergus also covers time tracking.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
Suits: Electrical and plumbing businesses that track materials and costs per job
Limits worth knowing in Joist
- Basics allows only 5 documents a month; unlimited estimates and invoices start on Pro.
- Scheduling and job organization are only on Run, whose 30% introductory discount has no stated end date.
- The free plan has been discontinued; the 14-day trial is the only way to try it free.
- The AI Receptionist is a $49-a-month add-on, and Joist Payments charges standard processing fees.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Joist?
The alternatives to Joist in this directory are Housecall Pro, Jobber, Tradify, Houzz Pro, Contractor Foreman, Buildertrend and Fergus. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Joist.
Is there a free alternative to Joist?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.