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Why Contractors Choose WorkProject HQ

We built WorkProject HQ specifically for small contractors — not enterprise crews, and not solo freelancers stitching together generic tools. Here's how we stack up against the two platforms contractors compare us to most.

WorkProject HQ dashboard showing active jobs, pending quotes, total clients, and unpaid invoices

The Short Version

Joist and Kickserv are both solid tools — but they're built for different situations. Joist's plans scale with feature tiers, and Kickserv's plans scale with your team size. WorkProject HQ takes a simpler approach: one flat price, everything included, built specifically for solo contractors and small crews who don't want to think about which tier or how many seats they need.

This Is UsWorkProject HQ
Joist
Kickserv
Starting Price
$19.99/mo flat
$10–$100/mo (4 tiers)
$75/mo ($60/mo annual) up to $199/mo
Everything Included at One Price
Yes, always
No — gated by tier
No — scales by user count
Free Trial
7 days
14 days, no card required
30 days
Built For
Solo contractors & small crews
Solo & small teams
Teams of 5–20+
Customer & Client Management
Included, unlimited
Unlimited clients needs Pro, $17/mo
Included on Start
Job / Work Tickets
Included
Work orders need Pro, $17/mo; full job organization needs Run, $100/mo
Included on Start
Sending Invoices
Included, linked to quotes & jobs
Basic invoicing included; linking to jobs needs Run, $100/mo
Included on Start
Scheduling Included
Yes, always
Not until Run, $100/mo
Yes, on Start
Route Planner
Included
Not offered
Not offered (closest: Run, $119/mo)
Equipment Management
Included — track and assign equipment to jobs
Not offered
Basic custom fields only, no dedicated system

Common Questions

Everything — clients, quotes, jobs, scheduling, routes, work tickets, invoices, and payments are all included in the one flat price. There's nothing extra to unlock as you grow into it.

Yes. WorkProject HQ uses Stripe Connect to process payments, so your customers can pay their invoice online by card, and the money goes straight to your account.

Not hard at all. Sign up, add your clients and current jobs (or start fresh), and you're running your business from one place — most contractors are up and running in minutes, no tutorials required.

vs. Joist

Joist charges more as you grow and locks scheduling behind its priciest tier. WorkProject HQ includes everything, always, for one flat price.

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vs. Kickserv

Kickserv is built for teams of 5–20+. WorkProject HQ is built for solo operators and small crews who don't need enterprise complexity.

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