Joist pricing for contractors
Short answer. Joist has four plans. Basics costs $10 a month for up to 5 documents. Pro costs $17 a month for unlimited estimates and invoices. Elite costs $32 a month and adds change orders and reports. Run lists $100 a month, with an intro price of $70, and adds jobs and scheduling. Annual billing gives two months free. The AI receptionist add-on starts at $49 a month. We read the Joist pricing page on October 24, 2026.
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Joist plans and prices
| Plan | Billed monthly | Annual billing, per month | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics | $10 (list $12) | $8.34 | Up to 5 documents a month |
| Pro | $17 | $14.17 | Unlimited documents and clients, logo, work orders |
| Elite | $32 | $26.67 | License and insurance, change orders, business reports, Joist Reviews |
| Run | $70 intro (list $100) | $58.33 | Jobs, scheduling visits, links between jobs, estimates, and invoices |
Source: Joist pricing, checked October 24, 2026. Run shows an introductory price of 30% off. The page does not say when the intro price ends. Weekly price history: Joist on SaaS Price Watch.
Yearly totals
| Plan | 12 months on monthly billing | 12 months on annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $204 | $170.04 |
| Elite | $384 | $320.04 |
| Run (intro price) | $840 | $699.96 |
Our math from the prices above, before tax.
Joist AI receptionist add-on
The add-on answers missed calls and captures new leads while you work. Plans start at $49 a month, billed monthly. Pro plus the add-on comes to $66 a month by our math. Joist does not list the call or minute limits on the pricing page, so ask before you buy.
Free trial and free plan
- 14-day free trial with full access to Run features. No credit card required.
- The Joist free plan is no longer available.
- No setup fees. Monthly plans have no long contract. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel.
Joist vs Jobber and Markate
- Jobber Core costs $49 a month for 1 user on monthly billing, or $29 a month billed yearly. It includes scheduling. Source: Jobber pricing.
- Markate costs $49.95 a month plus $5.00 per employee, and Kate AI answers calls at $1 per call. Source: Markate pricing.
- Joist Pro at $17 fits a solo contractor who needs estimates and invoices, not dispatch.
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FAQ
How much does Joist cost per month? Basics $10, Pro $17, Elite $32, and Run $70 at the intro price on monthly billing.
Is Joist free? No. Joist says its free plan is no longer available. You can try it free for 14 days with no card.
How much is Joist on annual billing? Basics $8.34, Pro $14.17, Elite $26.67, and Run $58.33 a month. Annual plans include two months free.
How much does the Joist AI receptionist cost? Plans start at $49 a month, billed monthly, as an add-on to a Joist plan.
Which Joist plan has scheduling? Run. It adds job organization, visit scheduling, and links between jobs, estimates, invoices, and clients.
Checked 2026-10-24. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.
Sources
- https://www.joist.com/pricing/
- https://www.getjobber.com/pricing/
- https://www.markate.com/pricing
- https://saaspricealerts.com/vendors/joist-com/
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