Best Joist alternatives
The best Joist alternative depends on what you need: Invoicefy is the cheapest, with free unlimited estimates and invoices, while Jobber is better if you need scheduling and crew tools. Square Invoices is the best free option for Android and in-person card payments.
Prices checked on October 20, 2026 on each company's own pages.
5 Joist alternatives, ranked
1. Invoicefy
$0 for unlimited invoices; Pro $5/mo or $49/yr for card and PayPal paymentsBest for Free estimates, deposits and invoices for solo contractors
Invoicefy is first on cost: proposals and invoices are free and unlimited, deposits are built in, and card and PayPal payments are $5 a month on Pro. It has no Android app, no Tap to Pay and no job scheduling.
Invoicefy website2. Jobber
Core $29/mo billed yearly ($21/mo intro for the first year) or $49/mo month to monthBest for Contractors who need scheduling and crew management
Jobber does far more than invoicing: online booking, scheduling, quotes with deposits, text follow-ups and iPhone and Android apps. Cards are 2.9% plus 30 cents. It costs more than Joist.
Jobber website3. Square Invoices
$0 on Square Free; invoice card payments 3.3% + 30¢Best for In-person payments and Android crews
Square Free sends unlimited invoices and estimates and supports deposits and recurring invoices. It pairs with Square card readers and Tap to Pay.
Square Invoices website4. Invoice2go
$7.99 to $44.99/mo; unlimited invoices on Premium at $44.99/moBest for Contractors who want bank transfers with no fee
Invoice2go has estimates on every plan and free bank transfers, but unlimited invoices cost $44.99 a month on Premium.
Invoice2go website5. Invoice Simple
$6.99 to $21.99/mo; unlimited invoices on Premium at $21.99/moBest for Simple mobile invoicing on any phone
Invoice Simple has iPhone and Android apps, estimates and texting. Unlimited invoices are $21.99 a month on Premium.
Invoice Simple website
Invoicefy and Joist side by side
| Feature | Invoicefy | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| Price for unlimited invoices | $0 (Pro is $5/mo or $49/yr for card and PayPal payments) | $17/mo, or $14.17/mo billed yearly (Pro plan) |
| Free plan limits | Free forever: unlimited clients, invoices and proposals | No free plan (Joist ended it). 14-day free trial. Basics at $10/mo allows 5 documents a month |
| Card payments | Yes, on Pro, through Stripe to your own account | Yes, through Joist Payments, plus Tap to Pay in person |
| PayPal payments | Yes, on Pro, to your own PayPal account | Yes, plus Venmo |
| Processing fees | Stripe's or PayPal's standard fees. Invoicefy adds no fee | Cards, PayPal and Venmo: 3.49% + $0.49. ACH: 1%, capped at $15. Tap to Pay: 2.79% + $0.49 |
| Deposits | Yes, plus partial payments recorded as cash, check, bank transfer or other | Yes, deposits and milestone payments |
| Recurring invoices | Yes: weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly, with an optional end date | Not listed on its pricing or invoice feature pages, check their site |
| Automatic reminders | Yes, by email: 2 days before the due date and 3 and 7 days after, stopped when paid | Yes, for upcoming and late payments |
| Text the invoice link | Yes, one tap opens your phone's Messages app with the client link | Not listed, check their site |
| iPhone app | Yes (in-app Pro is $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr) | Yes |
| Android app | No | Yes |
| Proposals or estimates | Yes, proposals convert to invoices in one click | Yes, estimates that convert to invoices |
Prices checked on October 20, 2026. Sources:
- Joist pricing page
- Joist payments page (processing fees)
- Square Invoices pricing page
- Invoice2go pricing page (US dollar plan prices and fees)
- Invoice Simple pricing page (blocked automated access; plan names and prices confirmed in the App Store listing)
- Invoice Simple App Store listing (in-app prices and plan limits)
- Jobber pricing page
- Invoicefy pricing
- Joist invoicing features page
- Joist on Google Play
Competitor prices change. Check their site before you decide.
Choose Joist if...
Stay with Joist if your crew uses Android, you take cards on site with Tap to Pay, or your customers like paying with Venmo. At $17 a month, Joist Pro is still cheaper than most field service tools.
Choose Invoicefy if...
Pick Invoicefy if Joist's free plan was the reason you used it. Invoicefy is free for unlimited estimates and invoices, and its Pro plan for online payments is $5 a month.
How to switch from Joist to Invoicefy
Start with your clients and your most used line items. If Joist lets you export your clients, download them; if not, copy your regular clients by hand. Add your clients and saved items to Invoicefy, then set up your logo and payment options.
Send new invoices from Invoicefy, but let open Joist invoices finish where they are, so clients don't get two bills. Once the last one is paid, download any records you want to keep and cancel your Joist plan.
Questions people ask
Yes. Invoicefy and Square Invoices both have free plans with unlimited invoices. Joist's own free plan is no longer available as of October 20, 2026.
Jobber does more, with scheduling, online booking and crew tools, but it also costs more. Core starts at $29 a month billed yearly. If you only need estimates and invoices, it may be more than you need.
Invoicefy adds no fee to Stripe's standard rate. Jobber and Square Plus list 2.9% plus 30 cents. Joist lists 3.49% plus $0.49.
Yes, on Invoicefy's free plan you can send unlimited proposals and invoices with deposits. Online card payments need Pro at $5 a month.
Try Invoicefy free.
Unlimited invoices and proposals on the free plan, on the web and iPhone. Add card and PayPal payments with Pro for $5 a month.
