Joist is a popular estimating and invoicing app for contractors. QuoteLock covers the same core and adds view tracking, automatic follow-ups, online acceptance with deposits and booking — with a 7-day free trial and no card.
Quote, track views, get approvals, arrange bookings and invoice — all in one place.
A fair, side-by-side look — no overclaiming.
| Feature | QuoteLock | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| Professional-looking quotes | Yes | |
| Fast quote creation | After setup | |
| Customer view tracking | Limited | |
| Quote acceptance workflow | Yes | |
| Follow-up support | Manual | |
| Booking arrangement | Limited | |
| Quote-to-invoice conversion | Yes | |
| Mobile-friendly | Yes | |
| Built for contractors | Larger teams | |
| Simple to use | Simple |
Comparison is general guidance; alternative tools vary. Joist can be useful — QuoteLock is simply built for this specific workflow.
A contractor moves from a basic estimate-and-invoice app to QuoteLock to see when quotes are opened, let follow-ups run automatically, take deposits on acceptance and book the work — then invoice from the same quote.
"Quoting used to eat my evenings. Now I send it, see it's opened, and it's invoiced before I'm home."
Dan, Norton Roofing
Yes. It covers professional estimates and invoicing and adds view tracking, automatic follow-ups, online acceptance with deposits and booking in one connected flow.
Stop losing time with messy quotes. Send professional quotes, follow up faster, and invoice with QuoteLock.
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