Invoice Home vs Joist
Both are on the Contractor Invoicing Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Invoice Home | Joist | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #9 7.5 |
| Maker | Invoice Home | — |
| Starts at | $9 a month | $49 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Free Plan: $0 Free Plan: $0 a month Unlimited Invoicing: $9 a month Unlimited Invoicing: $9 a month | AI Receptionist add-on: $49 a month Basics: $108.34 a month Pro: $1,714.17 a month Elite: $3,226.67 a month |
| Verdict | Invoice Home handles a broad set of billing documents, with payment and export tools for small businesses and freelancers. The free plan has a stated invoicing limit; the Unlimited Invoicing plan lists expanded usage but no price. | Joist brings estimating, payments, client records, and job organization together for small residential contractors. The Basics document cap and lack of a free plan are worth weighing before choosing it. |
| Visit Invoice Home | Visit Joist |