Joist and ProQuote both support contractor estimating and invoicing. ProQuote emphasizes a focused estimate-to-payment workflow, a continuing Free plan at current published limits, and photo uploads starting on Basic.
Joist currently lists monthly pricing at $10 for Basics, $17 for Pro, and $32 for Elite; Run is listed at $70/month promotional pricing with a $100 standard monthly price. Annual pricing differs, and Joist pricing can change independently of ProQuote. Pricing and features last checked October 1, 2026.
| JoistSee current Joist pricing | ProQuote$0 to $29.99/mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting option | 14-day free trial, then paid plan | $0/mo plan |
| Photo/document attachments | Pro+ | Basic+ (estimate photos) |
| E-signature approval on estimates | Basics+ | All plans |
| Online payments | Available on Basics+ | All plans via Stripe |
| Built for | Contractor estimating & invoicing | Estimate-to-payment workflow |
Snapshot checked October 1, 2026. Check Joist's official pricing for current plans, pricing, and processing-fee details.
Basic is $19.99/month and Pro is $29.99/month. Photo uploads start on Basic.
5 estimates per month, 10 customers, e-signature approvals, customer approval and payment pages, online card payments via Stripe, and PDFs.
Start freeEverything in Free, plus unlimited estimates, invoices, and customers; branded PDFs without the Free-plan watermark; photos, reminders, bulk actions, expenses, CSV export, and automatic invoicing on approval.
Start freeEverything in Basic, plus the consolidated Customer Portal, estimate version history, approved snapshots, formal change orders, a one-click commercial evidence packet, expected-vs-actual job profitability, intelligent estimate follow-up, estimate expiry and auto-close, customer change requests with a revision workflow, time tracking, recurring billing, deposit, milestone and balance invoicing, discounts, unbranded customer documents, and priority email support.
Start freeManage plan changes in billing.
Joist may be the better choice if its current feature set and contractor workflow match your business more closely. ProQuote is designed around a focused estimate-to-payment workflow with scope controls and job financial tools. Compare the current feature details, pricing, and customer experience before switching.
Joist currently lists monthly pricing at $10 for Basics, $17 for Pro, and $32 for Elite; Run is listed at $70/month promotional pricing with a $100 standard monthly price. Annual pricing differs, and Joist pricing can change independently of ProQuote. ProQuote currently has a $0 plan, Basic at $19.99/month, and Pro at $29.99/month. Compare current features and the total cost for your workflow before deciding.
Photo uploads are included with ProQuote Basic ($19.99/month) and Pro. ProQuote does not add a separate photo-upload charge.
Yes. ProQuote's current $0 plan includes up to 5 estimates per month, 10 customers, customer approval and payment pages, e-signature approvals, card and eligible ACH bank payments via Stripe, and PDFs. No credit card is required to create a Free account. Published plans and limits may change as described in the Terms.
Card and eligible US bank account (ACH) payments are available after the contractor connects Stripe. Payments are processed as direct charges on the contractor’s connected Stripe account. ACH payments can take several business days to confirm. Applicable Stripe processing fees and eligibility rules apply; ProQuote does not add a percentage-based transaction fee.
Create a Free account and compare ProQuote with your current workflow.
Free plan available at current published limits. No credit card required.