Joist vs Estimating Edge

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Joist

The #1 app for contractors to estimate, invoice, collect payments, and manage projects from anywhere.

Comprehensive construction takeoff and estimating software designed for contractors

FEATURE	Joist	Estimating Edge
Category	Estimating & Takeoff	Estimating & Takeoff
Pricing	Freemium	$150/month
Pricing model	freemium	custom
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web, ios, android	web, ios, android
Company size	solo, small	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	Professional estimates and invoicing, Online payment processing, QuickBooks synchronization, Client management, Homeowner financing options, Mobile and web access	On-screen digital takeoff, Trade-specific material databases, Automated material and labor calculations, Comprehensive reporting and proposal generation, Real-time project tracking with EDGE On Site mobile app
Integrations	QuickBooks	Microsoft Word
Best for	Contractors of all trades who need to create estimates, send invoices, and collect payments on the go	Commercial construction subcontractors across multiple trades who need accurate, fast estimating with trade-specific databases
Founded	—	2000
Headquarters	Toronto, ON	Boynton Beach, Florida

Both tools are in Estimating & Takeoff.