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Joist alternative for junk removal
Take the junk job from online estimate to truck and dump run.
ScaleYourJunk is junk removal and dumpster rental software for online booking, phone intake, dispatch, drivers and billing. Joist offers estimating, invoicing and Run scheduling. Compare the actual work, not just matching feature names.
Public pricing and help sources reviewed September 2026; confirm current offers before purchasing.
- Your truckload prices online
- Price agreed before loading
- Dump records with the work
Choose for the work you need to coordinate
If you’re comparing Joist alternatives for junk removal, consider ScaleYourJunk when several people need a shared hauling workflow. Adding a second truck doesn’t automatically mean you should switch.
ScaleYourJunk is best for
Named truck and crew assignments- Onsite price agreement and completion records
- Truck fullness and disposal recorded in the field
- Container reservations across rental dates
Joist is good for
An owner-led business preparing estimates and invoices- Saved items, mobile estimates, signatures and deposits
- AI drafting from text or voice
- Run jobs and visits in one place
Reliable paperwork matters: 28% of US home-service owners name invoicing among their most time-consuming tasks (Jobber, 2026). Identify the handoff that needs to improve before switching.
Built for hauling
Three parts of the junk job to compare
Run your day
Price the actual pile. Plan the truck.
Record a before photo and the signed onsite price. Growth plans junk routes around capacity and dump stops, while rental routes remain manual.
See where your money goes
Record the dump costs. Review what remains.
Keep dump receipts, weight and costs with the work. Reports use recorded income and costs; the result still needs missing expenses and overhead. Growth adds truck-level analysis.
ScaleYourJunk vs Joist: from estimate to execution
Compare the documented workflow and scope. An evidence gap is not a claim that a feature is unavailable.
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| On the job |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Prices and booking | Load-size pictures and your truckload range; final junk price agreed on site. | Quotes, photos, invoices and Run jobs/visits. |
| Before loading | Pile photo, configured minimum and signed price in the Driver App; warning above 150% of an existing quote. | Photos or quote approval may exist; the required pile-photo/minimum sequence was not established in the reviewed sources. |
| Routes | Growth junk routing considers truck space, windows, crews and dump stops. Rental routes stay manual. | Run scheduling is distinct from named truck/crew and junk-capacity planning. |
| Phone answering | Starter: up to 8 chosen hours/day. Growth: configurable coverage including 24/7. No numeric junk quotes. | Separate AI receptionist; confirm booking integration and usage. |
| Dumpsters | Container dates, placement records, swaps, extensions and weight-related closeout alongside junk jobs. | The reviewed sources did not establish container occupancy and closeout. |
| Dump records | Driver logs dump receipt photo, weight and cost with the truck/work records. | Compare expense/field records and whether the required per-truck dump evidence is established in the reviewed workflow. |
| Estimated job costs | Review income less recorded costs; check missing inputs and overhead. Truck analysis on Growth. | Compare job-costing scope, recorded inputs and plan availability; the figures may measure different things. |
| Users and trucks | Unlimited on Starter and Growth | See the plan-specific allowances and cost comparison below. |
Core competitor facts are from the September 2026 public-source review; current offers can change. We did not test competitor accounts. ScaleYourJunk rental routes remain manual. AI coverage · Rental workflow · Dump records. Selected official sources rechecked November 3, 2026: Run scheduling · AI receptionist.
Bring the records you need, then check the result
Supported CSV imports cover customers, jobs, invoices, staff, trucks and expenses, with field mapping and preview. Containers, active rentals, attachments and every custom field need separate review. Migration is separate from core configuration.
Keep the originals
Estimates, invoice lines, attachments, refunds and open balances.
Compare fields
Compare fields in Joist’s exports with ScaleYourJunk’s import fields for customers, jobs, invoices, staff, trucks and expenses.
Set up
Set up your service area, load pricing, staff, trucks and containers before relying on the new workflow.
Check
Check imported balances before retiring the old process. There’s no native Joist connector.
Keep your originals until you have reviewed the transfer. Use the booking widget on your existing website or choose the hosted site. See setup and switching.
Cost
Joist vs ScaleYourJunk: the solo bill and the fleet requirement
Compare the subscription, included tools, people, provider charges and paid billing period together.
Starter
$149/month
Subscription
Base planUnlimited users and trucks, portal and AI for up to 8 hours a day
SchedulingIncluded; Growth $299 adds automatic junk routing
Add-ons
AI call answeringIncluded by plan
Seven-person dispatchSame price; no per-user charge
Fees
Payment processing1% platform fee + provider charges
Billed annually20% off: $1,430.40 (Starter) or $2,870.40 (Growth)
Pro
$17/month
Subscription
Base planUnlimited documents
SchedulingJoist Run $100 ($70 introductory offer)
Add-ons
AI call answeringFrom $49/month for 50 calls ($99/150, $199/300)
Seven-person dispatchNo equivalent package documented
Fees
Payment processingConfirm with Joist
Billed annuallyMonthly equivalents: Pro $14.17, Run $58.33 (introductory)
Card payments carry a 1% platform fee plus Stripe processing charges. Cash and checks collected outside platform processing have no platform fee. Compare the same billing period and scope. See the worked software-cost example.
FAQ
Can I bring my records over?
Use supported CSV files with mapping and preview for customers, jobs, invoices, staff, trucks and expenses. Check fields and balances against your originals; containers, open rentals, messages and attachments need separate review.
What is included in the ScaleYourJunk subscription?
Both plans include the website or booking widget, customer records, dispatch, driver tools, invoicing, rentals and customer portal. Starter adds up to eight chosen AI hours daily; Growth adds longer coverage, automatic junk routing and more reporting/follow-up tools.
How do monthly and annual billing work?
Choose monthly billing or annual billing at 20% off. There is no setup fee or cancellation penalty; access continues through the paid period. Subscription payments are generally non-refundable. Card processing/platform fees are separate.
Will the AI quote my junk pickup?
It books junk visits during enabled coverage; your crew agrees the price on site. For rentals it can quote your configured rates and check availability. Dumpster routes remain manually arranged.
See the hauling workflow on your next job
Walk through your load estimate, actual pile price, truck assignment and dump record. Monthly or annual plans; no setup fee.
$149/monthStarter
$299/monthGrowth
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