VEVVO vs Joist
Joist is a free-to-start estimating and invoicing app focused on solo contractors and small shops. It's a great way to escape Word and Excel for the first time. VEVVO is a flooring-specific operating system that handles estimating, invoicing, scheduling, photos, payroll, and customer history together.
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Joist
Joist is the simplest path from a hand-typed quote to a digital one. It's strong on speed and price; it's not designed to be the operating system for a multi-installer flooring shop.
| Feature | VEVVO | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | Yes (sqft + per-unit) | Yes (per-job) |
| Invoicing + payments | Yes | Yes |
| Crew scheduling calendar | Yes | No |
| Customer CRM with history | Yes | Limited |
| Per-SKU inventory | Yes | No |
| Photo documentation per job | Yes | Limited |
| Worker mobile app | Yes | No |
| 1099 contractor payroll | Yes (Pro add-on) | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
When should I switch from Joist to VEVVO?+
When you hire a second installer, when you start losing track of customer history, when you're spending an hour a week reconciling AR by hand, or when you take on commercial work that needs COIs and lien waivers.
Can I export my Joist data?+
Yes. Joist supports customer and invoice export. Our CSV importer handles both. Most former Joist users are running on VEVVO inside a day.
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