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ranked, with prices. Our pick: SimplyWise Cost Estimator, a photo to an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds, $29.99 a month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm__hero-cta\"><a class=\"pm__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free<\/a><span class=\"pm__hero-cta-note\">Free to try. Photo to itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__rating\"><span class=\"pm__stars\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span> <b>4.8<\/b> <span class=\"pm__rating-sub\">on the App Store for SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__meta\">\n<span>SimplyWise<\/span><br \/>\n<i><\/i><br \/>\n<span>Updated October 2, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<i><\/i><br \/>\n<span>8 min read<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pm__prefsrc\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=simplywise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:36px;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;padding:6px 14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dbe6ff;border-radius:999px;color:#2563eb;font:600 13.5px\/1.3 Inter,-apple-system,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"flex:none\"><path fill=\"#EA4335\" d=\"M24 9.5c3.54 0 6.71 1.22 9.21 3.6l6.85-6.85C35.9 2.38 30.47 0 24 0 14.62 0 6.51 5.38 2.56 13.22l7.98 6.19C12.43 13.72 17.74 9.5 24 9.5z\"\/><path fill=\"#4285F4\" d=\"M46.98 24.55c0-1.57-.15-3.09-.38-4.55H24v9.02h12.94c-.58 2.96-2.26 5.48-4.78 7.18l7.73 6c4.51-4.18 7.09-10.36 7.09-17.65z\"\/><path fill=\"#FBBC05\" d=\"M10.53 28.59c-.48-1.45-.76-2.99-.76-4.59s.27-3.14.76-4.59l-7.98-6.19C.92 16.46 0 20.12 0 24c0 3.88.92 7.54 2.56 10.78l7.97-6.19z\"\/><path fill=\"#34A853\" d=\"M24 48c6.48 0 11.93-2.13 15.89-5.81l-7.73-6c-2.15 1.45-4.92 2.3-8.16 2.3-6.26 0-11.57-4.22-13.47-9.91l-7.98 6.19C6.51 42.62 14.62 48 24 48z\"\/><\/svg>Add SimplyWise as a preferred source<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"pm__fig\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two contractors in hard hats and safety vests meeting at a busy construction site while weighing joist alternatives\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1647735282077-c12699af40be?w=1200&amp;q=80\"\/><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"pm__body\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<h2 id=\"why-contractors-switch\">Why contractors look for Joist alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>Joist builds a line item estimate on your phone and turns it into an invoice. Contractors leave it for three reasons. Joist retired its free plan in 2026, and Basics at $10 a month caps you at five documents a month. Joist&#8217;s assistant drafts an estimate from notes or voice; photos are attachments, there is no photo-to-estimate feature published. And QuickBooks sync sits on Pro, while change order management sits on Elite.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"pm__tldr\">\n<h2 class=\"pm__tldr-label\" id=\"at-a-glance\">Apps like Joist for contractors, at a glance<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b>SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/b>: photo to itemized estimate, on site. $29.99\/mo.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contractor+<\/b>: a like for like paperwork swap. Free, then $29 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Housecall Pro<\/b>: one truck service shops that dispatch. $59 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Handoff<\/b>: remodelers who live on the proposal. $119 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Jobber<\/b>: crews that need scheduling and dispatch. $29 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contractor Foreman<\/b>: small general contractors, all in one. $49 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Buildertrend<\/b>: residential builders with bigger projects. $449 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Service Fusion<\/b>: offices that keep adding seats. $208 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clear Estimates<\/b>: template driven remodel estimates. $59 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>Knowify<\/b>: subs on QuickBooks. $99 a month on annual.<\/li>\n<li><b>ServiceM8<\/b>: crews that run on an iPhone. Free, then $29 a month.<\/li>\n<li><b>Houzz Pro<\/b>: remodelers who want leads. $99 a month.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pm__tldr-cta\"><span>Price your next job from a photo, free to try.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 id=\"the-12-picks\">The 12 best apps like Joist for contractors, ranked<\/h2>\n<p>Prices come from each vendor&#8217;s own pricing page, with read dates in Sources.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pm__steps\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"simplywise-cost-estimator\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> solo operators and small crews whose bottleneck is the quote.<\/p>\n<p>Snap a photo of the job and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. If you send only a few invoices a month, Joist Basics costs less.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> $29.99\/mo or $239.99\/yr, about $20\/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-joist\/\">SimplyWise vs Joist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"contractor-plus\">Contractor+<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> a like for like swap for the Joist paperwork job.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates, invoices, client management and payments in one app. The free plan caps you at 5 estimates or invoices a month. A sales pipeline comes on the paid plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> FREEDOM is free forever. PRO is $29 a month on annual billing, or $49 monthly, for one user. PRO TEAM is $58 a month on annual billing with the first two users included.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"housecall-pro\">Housecall Pro<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> one truck service shops outgrowing a paperwork app.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, payments and customer texting in one platform. Pick it when the calendar, not the invoice, is the bottleneck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> $59 a month on annual billing, $79 billed monthly. The trial is free for 14 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"handoff\">Handoff<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> remodelers and general contractors who live on the proposal.<\/p>\n<p>It builds a detailed estimate and a client ready proposal from job details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Flex is $119 a month billed annually, or $149 month to month, with a 7-day free trial. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/handoff-ai-alternatives\/\">Handoff alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"jobber\">Jobber<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> home service crews that need scheduling and dispatch.<\/p>\n<p>Quoting, invoicing, online booking, scheduling and dispatch. There is no photo to estimate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Core is $29 a month on annual billing for one user, or $49 monthly. Extra users are $29 a month each, and Plus is $399 a month on annual. The 14-day free trial runs on Grow. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/jobber-alternatives\/\">Jobber alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"contractor-foreman\">Contractor Foreman<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> small general contractors who want an affordable all in one.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates, invoices, scheduling, time cards, daily logs and change orders, from a phone or tablet. It is broader project management than Joist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Basic is $49 a month on annual billing for one user, $588 a year at renewal. The ladder runs to Unlimited at $332 a month. 30 day free trial. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/contractor-foreman-alternatives\/\">Contractor Foreman alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"buildertrend\">Buildertrend<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> residential builders running larger projects.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduling, budgets, selections, daily logs, change orders and a client portal. It is far more than a paperwork app, and more than a solo crew usually needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Essential is $449 a month on annual billing, or $499 month to month, with unlimited users and projects. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/buildertrend-alternatives\/\">Buildertrend alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"service-fusion\">Service Fusion<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> growing service offices that keep adding seats.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates, scheduling, dispatch and invoicing, with unlimited users on every tier. It fits an office that would pay per seat on other platforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> $208 a month on annual billing, $245 billed monthly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"clear-estimates\">Clear Estimates<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> template driven remodel estimating.<\/p>\n<p>A built in cost database and preloaded templates feed detailed proposals. There is no project management, so it pairs with another tool once the job starts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Standard is $79 a month billed monthly, or $59 on annual billing, with a 30-day free trial.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"knowify\">Knowify<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> trade contractors who run on QuickBooks.<\/p>\n<p>Progress billing, AIA style pay applications and change orders, with a two way QuickBooks Online sync. It is built for trade contractors on commercial and residential work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Core is $99 a month billed yearly, or $149 month to month, with 1 user.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"servicem8\">ServiceM8<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> small crews running on iPhones and iPads.<\/p>\n<p>Quoting, invoicing and client messages, tuned for Apple devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Free for one user, capped at 30 jobs a month. Starter is $29 a month with unlimited users and 50 jobs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"houzz-pro\">Houzz Pro<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> remodelers who want homeowner leads.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates, proposals, invoices, a client dashboard and a 3D floor planner, plus Houzz marketplace leads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Design is $99 a month with one seat. The 30-day free trial rolls into an annual subscription. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/houzz-pro-alternatives\/\">Houzz Pro alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"pm__inline-cta\">If typing line item estimates is your bottleneck, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a>. Free to try with a 7-day free trial.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm__promo\">\n<h2>Price the job before your competitor calls back<\/h2>\n<p>Snap a photo of the work. Then the SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns it into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. As a result, the quote goes out while you are still standing on the job. Free to try.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pm__btn pm__btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__callout\">\n<p><strong>What Joist costs.<\/strong> Basics is $10 a month billed monthly, capped at 5 documents a month. Pro is $17 for unlimited documents, Elite $32 and Run $70 at an introductory price. 14 day free trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"by-job\">The best alternative to the Joist app, by job<\/h2>\n<p>Name the one job you need the software to do. Then match it to the table below. Prices are starting points from each vendor site.<\/p>\n<table class=\"pm__table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Tool<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Starting price<\/th>\n<th>The job it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Solo and small crews<\/td>\n<td>$29.99\/mo, free to try<\/td>\n<td>Photo to itemized estimate in about 6 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contractor+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Handymen and solo<\/td>\n<td>Free tier at 5 docs a month, then $29 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Like for like paperwork swap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Housecall Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>One truck service shops<\/td>\n<td>From $59 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Field service, the step up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Handoff<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remodelers and GCs<\/td>\n<td>From $119 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Proposals from job details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Jobber<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Multi crew home service<\/td>\n<td>From $29 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Scheduling and dispatch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contractor Foreman<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Small general contractors<\/td>\n<td>From $49 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>All in one for small GCs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Buildertrend<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Residential builders<\/td>\n<td>From $449 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Construction management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Service Fusion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Growing service offices<\/td>\n<td>From $208 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited users in one system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Clear Estimates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remodel estimators<\/td>\n<td>From $59 a month on annual<\/td>\n<td>Template driven estimating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Knowify<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Subs on QuickBooks<\/td>\n<td>From $99 a month billed yearly<\/td>\n<td>Progress billing and pay applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ServiceM8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Apple first crews<\/td>\n<td>Free tier, then $29 a month<\/td>\n<td>Runs from an iPhone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Houzz Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remodelers wanting leads<\/td>\n<td>From $99 a month<\/td>\n<td>Homeowner leads plus paperwork<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose\">How to choose among the apps like Joist for contractors<\/h2>\n<p>Pick for the bottleneck you feel every week. Slow quotes and three crews off schedule are different problems. Each one points to a different tool.<\/p>\n<p>Then do the document and seat math. Joist Basics caps you at five documents a month, so count what you actually send. Several picks here charge by user or put useful features on higher tiers. Check where QuickBooks sync, payments and time tracking really sit.<\/p>\n<p>Check the estimate last, because Joist leaves it to you. Typing every line by hand? A photo estimator returns an itemized quote in about 6 seconds. If the bid is already fast and the calendar is the mess, weigh scheduling and dispatch instead.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, match the trade. Field service platforms lean toward heating, plumbing and electrical service calls. Construction management tools lean toward remodels and builds with change orders.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-stay\">When to stay on Joist<\/h2>\n<p>Stay if you send a handful of documents a month and $10 is the number that matters. Switch when you outgrow the five document cap, or when the estimate screen eats your evenings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pm__inline-cta\">On Joist for the invoices but slow on quotes? <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Price a job from a photo<\/a> in about 6 seconds and send it before you leave the site. Free to try.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm__callout\">\n<p><strong>The bottom line.<\/strong> Contractors leave Joist because the free plan is gone and the entry tier caps documents at five a month. The estimate is still on them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__next\">\n<h2>Keep reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-joist\/\">SimplyWise vs Joist: The Honest 2026 Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/jobber-alternatives\/\">12 Best Jobber Alternatives for Contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/photo-to-estimate-apps\/\">Photo to Estimate Apps for Contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/best-construction-invoice-software\/\">The Best Construction Invoice Software<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__sources\">\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Vendor pricing pages, read September 11, 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicefusion.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Service Fusion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearestimates.com\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clear Estimates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowify.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Knowify<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicem8.com\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ServiceM8<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Re-read on October 2, 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joist.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/contractorplus.app\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contractor+<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housecallpro.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Housecall Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/handoff.ai\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Handoff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getjobber.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jobber<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/contractorforeman.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contractor Foreman<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/houzz-pro\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houzz Pro<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buildertrend.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buildertrend, Pricing<\/a>. Rate card read in a browser on October 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise, Pricing<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">App Store listing<\/a> (4.8 rating).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"pm__faq\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<h2>Apps like Joist for contractors: common questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">What are the best apps like Joist for contractors?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>For most contractors, the SimplyWise Cost Estimator, because the job Joist leaves slow is the quote. It turns a photo of the work into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds for $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year, with a 7 day free trial. Contractor+ and ServiceM8 are the closest paperwork swaps, from $29 a month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">What is the best alternative to the Joist app?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>It depends on which limit you hit first. If it is the five document cap, Contractor+ and ServiceM8 both have free tiers and cheap paid plans. For the estimate, SimplyWise prices a job from a photo for $29.99 a month. If it is the calendar, look at Jobber and Housecall Pro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">Why do contractors look for Joist alternatives?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Three reasons repeat: the document cap, the missing photo estimate, and features on higher tiers. Basics is $10 a month and capped at five documents. QuickBooks sync sits on Pro, and change orders sit on Elite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">Is there a free Joist alternative?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Contractor+ has a free forever tier capped at 5 estimates or invoices a month. Joist itself discontinued its free plan. SimplyWise is free to try with a 7-day free trial, then $29.99\/mo or $239.99\/yr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">What is the best Joist alternative for photo estimating?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>SimplyWise. It turns a photo of the work into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Joist&#8217;s assistant drafts an estimate from notes or voice; photos are attachments, there is no photo-to-estimate feature published.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">Which Joist alternative adds scheduling and dispatch?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Jobber and Housecall Pro are the closest full field service platforms. Contractor Foreman is a lower cost all in one for small general contractors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">Can SimplyWise replace Joist?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>For the estimate and the invoice, yes. SimplyWise turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Joist still wins on entry price with its $10 a month Basics tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pm__final\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<span class=\"pm__eyebrow\">Send the quote from the jobsite<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Send your next estimate from the jobsite in seconds.<\/h2>\n<p>Snap a photo of the job and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Then send the quote before the client calls anyone else. Free to try.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pm__btn pm__btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Article\", \"headline\": \"12 Best Joist Alternatives for Contractors (2026)\", \"description\": \"12 apps like Joist for contractors, ranked, with prices.\", \"datePublished\": \"2026-04-30\", \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-02\", \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\"@type\": \"WebPage\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/joist-alternatives\/\"}, \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1647735282077-c12699af40be?w=1200&q=80\", \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"SimplyWise\"}, \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"SimplyWise\", \"logo\": {\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/icon-512x512.png\"}}}<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"ItemList\", \"name\": \"12 Best Apps Like Joist for Contractors (2026)\", \"description\": \"Apps like Joist for contractors in 2026, ranked by the one job each does best, with published prices read between 2026-09-11 and 2026-10-03.\", \"numberOfItems\": 12, \"itemListElement\": [{\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"SimplyWise Cost Estimator\", \"description\": \"Best for solo operators and small crews whose bottleneck is the quote. 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