A Joist alternative built for the whole job

Short answer

Joist covers estimates and invoices. WinkScope covers the same ground with AI scope writing, then adds scheduling, Gantt, work orders, vendors, change orders, time logs and reporting.

What you get

• Standard estimates: a 7-step wizard that builds a client-ready estimate with AI-written scope, labour, materials, markup and taxes.
• Advanced estimates: a 4-part detailed build with internal cost sheets, column visibility controls and a contractor guide PDF.
• Price Book and Inventory: reusable labour rates, material prices, bundles, stock levels and allocation tracking.
• Change orders and work orders: vendor assignment, checklists, time logging and client approval.
• Schedule and Gantt: calendar, drag-and-drop Gantt hierarchy, job tasks, weather overlay and multi-offset email reminders.
• Invoicing: full, deposit, milestone and custom invoices, public invoice links, PDF attachments and payment tracking.
• Client and vendor portals: one portal per client covering all of their projects, plus a separate vendor portal.
• Records, Time Logs and Analytics: document hub with AI tools, GPS-stamped billable time and 17 configurable widgets.

Pricing

Billed in USD worldwide with a 15-day free trial.

• Starter: $29.99/month or $305.90/year. Perfect for small contractors getting started. 50 estimates per month, Professional AI-powered scope writing, Client portal access, Email notifications, All 100+ templates, Basic analytics, Basic document storage, Email support, Invoicing service.
• Pro: $79.99/month or $815.90/year. Ideal for growing businesses. 50 estimates per month, Advanced AI features, Internal cost sheets, Full project dashboard, Schedule & Gantt chart, Work orders & Change orders, Vendor dashboard, Cash flow tracking, Advanced analytics, Complete Price Book suite, Time Logs with GPS tracking, Records with AI tools, Invoicing service, Priority support.
• Agency: $199/month or $2,029.80/year. For growing companies with 5-10 team members. Unlimited estimates, 50 advanced estimates per month, 1 included sub-account, Additional sub-accounts at $29/month, Full project dashboard, Schedule & Gantt chart, Work orders & Change orders, Vendor dashboard, Vendor portal access, Team messaging, WinkScope Assistant, Cash flow tracking, Advanced analytics & reporting, Internal cost sheets, Advanced markup rules, Complete Price Book suite, Time Logs with GPS tracking, Records with AI tools, Inventory management, Invoicing service, API access, Custom integrations, Dedicated support.
• Enterprise: $799/month or $8,149.20/year. For organizations with advanced needs. Unlimited estimates, Unlimited advanced estimates, 5 included sub-accounts, Additional sub-accounts at $29/month, Full project dashboard with all features, Schedule & Gantt chart, Work orders & Change orders, Vendor dashboard, Vendor portal access, Team messaging, WinkScope Assistant, Cash flow & financial tracking, Premium analytics dashboard, Premium AI-powered detailed estimates, Full Price Book & Inventory suite, Complete Time Logs suite, Records with AI & automation, Invoicing service, Advanced security (SSO), Custom training & integrations, Dedicated account manager, 24/7 priority support.

What WinkScope does not do

• No white-labelling on any plan.
• No native mobile app: WinkScope runs in the browser on phone, tablet and desktop.
• Google Calendar sync is one-way, so events created in Google do not appear in WinkScope.
• No supplier receipt import from Home Depot or other big-box accounts.
• No unlimited sub-accounts: Free, Starter and Pro include none, Agency includes 1, Enterprise includes 5, and extra seats are $29 per month.
• No analytics dashboard sharing by public link, and no card payments through QuickBooks Payments.
• The AI assistant cannot build an Advanced Estimate for you: photos and project details are entered by the user.

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