Both products are made for contractors who estimate and invoice from the field. This guide helps separate a focused job-to-payment workspace from a broader contractor platform with published operational add-ons.
| Plan | Tallyf | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| Free entry | $0 with 8 invoices per month | 14-day free trial; Joist says a free plan is no longer available |
| Entry paid plan | Pro: $19/month with unlimited invoices and estimates | Basics: $10/month with up to 5 documents per month |
| Unlimited documents | Pro: $19/month | Pro: $17/month with unlimited documents and clients |
| Advanced operations | Business: $49/month base plus $5.99 per additional user/month, with team controls | Elite: $32/month with published reporting and change-order features |
Joist pricing and plan details above are from its official pricing page, reviewed August 15, 2026. Tallyf pricing is shown on Tallyf Pricing.
You need a focused field workflow: build an estimate or invoice, send branded delivery, see delivery and document engagement activity, convert accepted work into an editable invoice, and track deposits, installments, and balances.
You need published capabilities such as contracts/eSignatures, work orders, QuickBooks integration, reports, change orders, or its payment and financing options. Confirm the plan level and availability directly with Joist.
Choose based on the work you need next: a lighter document-and-payment workflow, or a broader contractor toolset with deeper operational features. Compare current plans before subscribing.
Joist’s published product scope: official homepage. Tallyf does not claim affiliation with Joist.