Joist alternatives
Joist starts at $10/mo (Basics about $10–$12/mo ($8.34/mo billed annually)). If that price, its plan limits, or its trade focus doesn't fit, these are the closest alternatives, ranked by how many of the same trades they serve.
| Software | Starting price | Free trial | Pricing model | Also serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joist (current) | From $10/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Per plan | — |
| Service Fusion | From $208/mo | Not stated; demo available | Flat per plan, unlimited users | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Landscaping, Handyman, General Contractor & Remodeling |
| CompanyCam | From $63/mo | Free trial (length not stated) | Per plan + per user | Roofing, General Contractor & Remodeling, HVAC, Landscaping, Plumbing, Electrical |
| Housecall Pro | From $59/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Per plan | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Handyman, Landscaping, General Contractor & Remodeling |
| Jobber | From $29/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Per plan, by user count | Landscaping, Handyman, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical |
| ServiceTitan | Quote only | Not advertised; demo available | Per technician, quote only | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Landscaping |
| Kickserv | From $60/mo | 30 days | Per plan, users included | Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Landscaping, General Contractor & Remodeling |
| Workiz | Quote only | 7 days, no credit card | Per plan, quote only | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Handyman |
| Fergus | From $31/mo | 14 days, no credit card | Per plan, monthly | Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Roofing |
- From $208/moField service management
Service Fusion
Flat monthly pricing with unlimited users for growing service companies.
Why switch from Joist: Unlimited users on every plan. Watch out: Higher entry price than per-user tools.
- From $63/moPhoto documentation
CompanyCam
Job site photo documentation, reports and checklists for contractors.
Why switch from Joist: Integrates with most contractor CRMs. Watch out: Adds to, rather than replaces, scheduling software.
- From $59/moField service management
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, dispatch, price book and payments for residential service pros.
Why switch from Joist: Published pricing with no long-term contract. Watch out: QuickBooks sync starts on Essentials.
- From $29/moField service management
Jobber
Quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments for small home service teams.
Why switch from Joist: Prices published for every plan and team size. Watch out: Job costing and two-way SMS start on the Grow plan.
- Quote onlyField service management
ServiceTitan
Enterprise-grade platform for larger residential and commercial trade contractors.
Why switch from Joist: Deep feature set for multi-truck operations. Watch out: No published prices.
- From $60/moField service management
Kickserv
Affordable job management with 5 users included on the entry plan.
Why switch from Joist: 5 users included from $60/mo. Watch out: QuickBooks Desktop costs $50/mo extra.
- Quote onlyField service management
Workiz
Field service software with built-in phone, lead routing and automations.
Why switch from Joist: Connects to lead sources like Yelp, Thumbtack and Angi. Watch out: No published prices.
- From $31/moField service management
Fergus
Job management for plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractors.
Why switch from Joist: Low list price. Watch out: No annual billing option.