thecontractor.app vs Joist
Estimating and invoicing app for contractors. Solo contractors who need better estimates. Here's how thecontractor.app compares — with AI-powered quoting, a free plan, and transparent pricing.
Pricing comparison
thecontractor.app
No credit card required. No contracts.
Joist
No free plan available.
Feature comparison
| Feature | thecontractor.app | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| AI Quote Writing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Estimating | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customer CRM | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online Booking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Expense Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Business Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Starting Price | Free | Free (Pro: $12.99 |
Why switch from Joist?
AI quoting that Joist doesn't have
Complete platform vs estimating-only tool
Common Joist complaints
Only covers estimating and invoicing — need more tools for the rest
No AI means slow quote creation
These are common concerns reported by Joist users. thecontractor.app is built to address each of these with AI-powered quoting, transparent pricing, and a free plan.
Why contractors choose thecontractor.app
AI-powered quoting generates estimates in 60 seconds — Joist is manual
Complete business management — scheduling, CRM, team management, analytics
Cheaper Pro plan — $12.99 vs $15/month with more features
Public contractor profile with reviews and online booking
Route planning and expense tracking included
Free plan with more generous limits
Ready to try the AI-powered alternative?
Start free with 10 quotes, jobs, and invoices. No credit card required. See why contractors are switching from Joist.
Pro plan: $12.99/mo or $99/yr for unlimited everything.
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