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16K views 54 replies 14 participants last post by  Windycity  
#1 · (Edited)
I was really liking the joist app and apparently they finally figured out how good it really was so joist requires you to upgrade to the pro version apparently to get all the features now.

I was trying to send out an estimate and I learned that You can’t attach a photo anymore for free plus several other features are gone

$11.99 a month for the pro version or $119 a year

Damm

I was about ready to start using QuickBooks online and was wondering if it has similar features with estimates and invoices on it? I have never use QuickBooks before



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#46 ·
Well i opened my big mouth too soon and now the app is crap again

I emailed them and basically said that i would think that paying for the pro version would include both syncing with QuickBooks and all of the features that used to be free instead of double charging

I said that the two combined is pretty much what I pay monthly for QuickBooks online which is ridiculous for a simple little estimating app

I can also attach pictures to my quickbooks online estimates and invoices that i already pay for so i need to get used to that instead since i already pay for quickbooks


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#47 · (Edited)
I switched over to SimplySend, which I'm really liking. It's free and has the same features as Joist and then some. The only thing you have to pay for is payments if you do transactions through the app (2.9% rate for everything), if any of you guys are looking for that.

They seem to be part of a larger company called FieldPulse and using the app to get people to switch to their main app, which includes stuff like job scheduling.

Some companies only need digital estimates and invoices, and we want to help you grow your business. Maybe someday you’ll need the features available in the full FieldPulse platform like job scheduling, customer communications, timesheets, team updates, and more. If that doesn’t happen, SimplySend will always be free, so there’s no expense and no commitment.​

Hope that helps some of you guys out who are also jumping ship.
 
#54 · (Edited)
The desktop version of QuickBooks is amazing. Can't say that about the online version tho because I've never used it. But maybe it's a good investment too. Currently I'm working as a medicine assistant in a small company, and they also use there Joist app. Can't say anything bad about it, but QuickBooks seems to be a better option for me. Well, the only thing I didn't know is how to make an electronic signature using it, but thanks to https://pdf-to-dxf.com/blog/physicians-signature/ guide I finally find out how to do that. Looking forward to discover if QuickBooks online version is a good thing.
 
#55 ·
The desktop version of QuickBooks is amazing. Can't say that about the online version tho because I've never used it. But maybe it's a good investment too.
The app is nice and the ability to snap your recipes then QB automatically expenses it in the right category in really nice

My CPA has access to my QBO so I literally do not have to give him anything for him to do my taxes


David