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Keel vs Joist
Short answer: Joist is a cloud-based estimate, invoice and job management app for contractors. No bank connection. Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription).
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Last checked: 2026-10-28
| Feature | Joist | Keel |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Contractors and trades: general contractors, handymen, electricians, plumbers, builders, landscapers, roofers and more. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Scheduling | Schedule visits for every job in a calendar view. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Getting paid | Credit card and PayPal payments through the app; payments are available in the US and Canada. Source · checked 2026-10-28 | Not compared here. |
| Keel pricing model (v5.3.2) | See Joist official pricing | Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription). |
Last checked: 2026-10-28. Rival details come from the rival’s App Store listing and help pages linked in each cell; they can change. Keel details are from the Keel app.
Choose Joist if…
- You want job scheduling in the same app as your estimates and invoices.
- You want to take card and PayPal payments in the US or Canada.
Choose Keel if…
- You don’t want a bank connection.
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Is Keel a Joist alternative?
If you don’t want a bank connection, it can be. Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription). If you need scheduling and in-app card payments, Joist is built around that.
Sources
- Joist · App Store listing (US) · checked 2026-10-28
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