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SettleDue is invoicing software for trades, notaries, freelancers, and contractors: unlimited invoices, estimates, and clients on every plan, plus timesheets and reminders on Solo. Joist Basics caps documents at 5 per month.
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| SettleDue | Joist | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/month Solo (billed $120/year) | $10/month Basics |
| Documents | Unlimited invoices and estimates on every plan | Basics: max 5 documents per month. Pro ($17/month): unlimited |
| Clients | Unlimited on every plan | Unlimited on Pro and above |
| Timesheets | Included on Solo | Not listed on Joist pricing |
| Payment reminders | Solo: due date, then +7, then +14 | Not listed on Joist pricing |
| Online payments | Pro: Stripe card and ACH | Included on Basics |
| Trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card |
| Annual billing | Solo $120/year. Pro $240/year | Annual plans get 2 months free |
Prices as of September 2026. Plans and prices can change. Check Joist pricing and SettleDue pricing for current rates.
Why switch
SettleDue Solo includes unlimited invoices, estimates, and clients. Joist Basics caps you at 5 documents per month. Unlimited documents start at Joist Pro, $17 per month.
Solo includes timesheets, expenses, PDF email, and reminders on the due date, then 7 days later, then 14 days later.
SettleDue is for people who send invoices and track time. Pro adds Stripe card and ACH, recurring invoices, a client portal, and custom branding.
SettleDue has been around since 2011 and works for freelancers, contractors, trades professionals, notaries, and tree service companies. If you just need to generate an invoice, you can do that in under a minute.
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Visit the SettleDue homepage for full feature details and pricing.
FAQ
SettleDue focuses on invoicing, timesheets, estimates, and expenses. You get unlimited invoices and clients on Solo, plus timesheets and payment reminders. Joist Basics is cheaper to start but caps you at 5 documents per month; unlimited documents start on Joist Pro.
SettleDue includes unlimited invoices, estimates, and clients on every plan, including Solo at $12 per month billed as $120 per year. Joist Basics is $10 per month with a maximum of 5 documents per month. Joist Pro is $17 per month with unlimited documents and clients.
Yes, on Pro at $24 per month billed as $240 per year. Pro includes online payments through Stripe (card and ACH), recurring invoices, a client portal, and custom branding. SettleDue does not publish a processor fee percentage on this page. Stripe sets card and ACH fees on your Stripe account.
No. SettleDue handles invoicing, time tracking, estimates, and expenses. If you need full double-entry accounting, payroll, or tax filing, you need dedicated accounting software. SettleDue focuses on getting invoices out and payments recorded.
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