Invoice app for contractors
Short answer. For estimates and invoices on a phone, the low cost options are Invoice2go from $7.99 a month and Joist from $10 a month. Watch the invoice limits. Invoice2go Starter allows 2 invoices a month and Joist Basics allows 5 documents a month. For unlimited invoices, Joist Pro costs $17 and Invoice2go Premium costs $44.99. If you want scheduling, ServiceM8 and Jobber start at $0 and $29. We read each vendor page on October 24, 2026.
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Invoice2go plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Invoices | Card fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $7.99/month | $79.99/year | 2 a month, or 30 a year on annual | 3.5% |
| Professional | $11.99/month | $119.99/year | 5 a month, or 100 a year on annual | 3% |
| Premium | $44.99/month | $449.99/year | Unlimited | 2.9% |
Source: Invoice2go pricing, checked October 24, 2026 in a browser, because the page loads prices with JavaScript. Every plan has unlimited estimates, clients, and team members. Professional adds QuickBooks and Xero sync. Premium adds recurring invoices and phone support. The page offers 1 month free and a 30 day money back guarantee. Invoice2go is not on SaaS Price Watch yet.
Joist plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Annual billing (per month) | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics | $10 | $8.34 | 5 documents a month |
| Pro | $17 | $14.17 | Unlimited documents and clients |
| Elite | $32 | $26.67 | Adds change orders and business reports |
| Run | $70 intro, $100 list | $58.33 | Adds job scheduling |
Source: Joist pricing, checked October 24, 2026. Annual billing gives 2 months free. Every plan has a 14 day free trial with no card needed. Price history: Joist on SaaS Price Watch.
Apps that add scheduling
| Tool | Starting price | Invoice limit |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceM8 Free | $0 | 30 jobs a month, 1 user |
| ServiceM8 Starter | $29 | 50 jobs a month, unlimited users |
| Jobber Core | $29 to $49 | No invoice limit listed, 1 user |
| Housecall Pro Basic | $59 to $79 | No invoice limit listed, 1 user |
Sources: ServiceM8 pricing, Jobber pricing, Housecall Pro pricing. Jobber ran a sale on October 24 that ends October 30, 2026. We quote the regular prices. Price history: ServiceM8, Jobber.
Card fees matter more than the plan price
On a $500 invoice, a 3.5% card fee is $17.50. A 2.9% fee is $14.50. Each 1% of fee costs $5 on that invoice. Our math from Invoice2go's listed rates. If you bill $10,000 a month by card, check the fee before the plan price.
How to pick
- A few big invoices a month. Invoice2go Starter or Joist Basics. Count your invoices first.
- Many small jobs. Joist Pro at $17 for unlimited documents.
- You need a schedule and a crew app. ServiceM8 or Jobber.
Related: handyman business software, Jobber vs Joist, field service software and QuickBooks, Joist listing, ServiceM8 pricing.
FAQ
What is the best invoice app for contractors? For a solo contractor, Joist Pro at $17 a month for unlimited documents. For low volume, Invoice2go Starter at $7.99.
How much does Invoice2go cost? $7.99, $11.99, or $44.99 a month. Annual plans cost $79.99, $119.99, or $449.99 a year.
Does Invoice2go limit invoices? Yes. Starter allows 2 a month and Professional allows 5 a month on monthly plans. Premium is unlimited.
Which contractor invoice app has the lowest card fee? Of the plans we checked, Invoice2go Premium lists 2.9%. Check fees on each app before you sign up.
Checked 2026-10-24. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.
Sources
- https://invoice.2go.com/pricing/
- https://www.joist.com/pricing/
- https://www.servicem8.com/us/pricing
- https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/
- https://www.housecallpro.com/pricing/
- https://saaspricealerts.com/vendors/joist-com/
- https://saaspricealerts.com/vendors/servicem8-com/
- https://saaspricealerts.com/vendors/getjobber-com/
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