Jobber vs Joist: estimate app or field service software?
Joist is an estimate and invoice app for solo contractors, from $10/mo, with job scheduling on its newest plan, Run, at $70/mo. Jobber is field service software for running a crew, with online booking, routing and team plans, from $49/mo for one user and $199/mo for up to five. Pick Joist if you work alone and mostly quote and invoice. Pick Jobber if you schedule a crew.
Claver makes this page, and Claver is one of the options. Competitor prices come from each company's own pricing page, checked September 27, 2026.
Which is cheaper, Jobber or Joist?
Joist is much cheaper for one person: $10/mo to $32/mo for its estimate and invoice plans, and $70/mo on Run, which adds scheduling. Jobber starts at $49/mo for one user. Joist's pricing page lists no team or per-user pricing, while Jobber prices plans for teams of five and ten.
| Plan level | Jobber | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person, entry plan | $49/mo Core ($29/mo billed annually) | $10/mo Basics, up to 5 documents a month ($8.34/mo annually) |
| 1 person, mid plans | $139/mo Connect ($99/mo annually) | $17/mo Pro, unlimited documents and clients ($14.17/mo annually), or $32/mo Elite ($26.67/mo annually) |
| 1 person, top plan | $199/mo Grow ($149/mo annually) | $70/mo Run, a promo on a $100/mo list price ($58.33/mo annually) |
| Team of 5 or 10 | $199/mo Connect for 5 users, $299/mo for 10 ($149/mo or $229/mo annually) | No team or per-user pricing listed |
Last verified September 27, 2026 from Jobber's public pricing page and Joist's public pricing page. Prices are month-to-month unless marked annual. Joist marks Elite as an introductory price and Run as new and on promotion. Jobber sometimes runs first-year discounts, and these are its regular prices.
Which plan is each feature on?
Both sell QuickBooks sync and an AI receptionist, at very different price points. Joist puts QuickBooks sync on Elite at $32/mo, while Jobber puts QuickBooks Online and Xero sync on Connect at $139/mo for one user. Each sells its AI receptionist as a separate add-on.
| Feature | Jobber plan | Joist plan |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks sync | Connect (also Xero) | Elite |
| AI receptionist | Add-on, $29/mo | Add-on, $49/mo |
| Users | 1 on Core, 5 or 10 on team plans | Built for solo contractors, no per-user pricing listed |
| Free trial | Free, no credit card, length not stated | 14 days, no credit card |
| Billing | Monthly with no commitment, monthly with a 12-month minimum, or annual prepaid | Monthly, or annual with 2 months free |
From Jobber's feature comparison table and Joist's plan table, checked September 27, 2026. We only list features that both pricing pages place on a plan.
Where is Jobber better than Joist?
Jobber is built for running a crew, not only for paperwork. Team plans include 5 or 10 users, online booking and a client hub are on every plan, and GPS tracking, routing and automated client notifications start on Connect.
- Team plans. Connect is $199/mo for up to five users and $299/mo for up to ten, billed monthly. Joist's pricing page lists no team or per-user pricing.
- Booking and a client hub from Core. Customers can send requests and book online on every Jobber plan.
- Crew tools. GPS tracking, routing and automated client notifications on Connect. Two-way texting and job costing on Grow.
- A cheaper AI receptionist. $29/mo as an add-on, against $49/mo for Joist's.
Where is Joist better than Jobber?
Joist is far cheaper for a solo contractor who mostly writes estimates and sends invoices. Its estimate and invoice plans run from $10/mo to $32/mo, QuickBooks sync is on the $32/mo plan, and it lists many ways for customers to pay.
- Low price. $10/mo on Basics, $17/mo on Pro for unlimited documents and clients, $32/mo on Elite. Jobber Core is $49/mo.
- Fast paperwork. Write estimates on site and turn an estimate into an invoice in one click.
- Ways to get paid. Cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay online, Tap to Pay in person, and homeowner financing up to $100,000.
- QuickBooks sync for less. $32/mo on Elite, against $139/mo on Connect for one Jobber user.
Should I choose Jobber or Joist?
Choose Joist if you work alone and your day is estimates, invoices and getting paid. Choose Jobber if you schedule jobs for a crew, want customers to book online, or need routing and team plans with 5 or 10 users.
Pick Joist if
You're a solo contractor with a steady flow of estimates and invoices. Move up to Run at $70/mo if you also want to organize jobs, schedule visits and link jobs to estimates and invoices.
Pick Jobber if
You have a crew or plan to hire, and you want online booking, a client hub, routing and GPS tracking, with users included in team plans.
Look at a third option if
You've outgrown an estimate app, but Jobber's team plans cost more than you want to pay. Claver is covered below.
Is there an option between Joist and Jobber?
Claver sits between them on price. Claver is field service software for small home-service businesses: scheduling, quotes, invoicing, payments and customer texting, with users included in one flat monthly price. Starter is $19/mo for 2 users, Crew is $39/mo for 8 and Business is $79/mo for 20.
- Where it fits. Scheduling, quotes, invoicing, online booking and card payments are on Starter with 2 users. Route optimization, job costing, QuickBooks Online sync and two-way texting are on Crew at $39/mo with 8 users.
- Where it's weaker. Joist's Basics plan costs less if you only send a few estimates a month. Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon, so today it runs as an installable web app. Tap to Pay is coming soon. It's a newer product with a smaller integration list than Jobber or Housecall Pro. There's no free plan. The phone system and AI receptionist are Business only, and the AI receptionist takes booking requests for you to confirm rather than booking on its own.
$1 for 14 days, then $19/mo. Crew and Business are billed at full price from day one.
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