JOIST VS. HEARTH: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

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How Hearth and JOIST stack up

FeatureJoist
Soft Credit PullYesYes
Credit Limit$250,000$100,000
Lending partners173

Based on research conducted January 2023

WHY CHOOSE HEARTH VERSUS
COMPETITORS LIKE JOIST

Are you looking for a way to streamline your business?

When contractors sign on to Hearth, they have access to digital invoices, contracts, quotes, and premier financing options.

While our competitor Joist has a basic financing integration, contractors that use Hearth gain access to a network of 17 personal loan lenders.

Hearth helps you connect customers with lenders who can fund their project up to $250,000 with zero dealer fees for FICO scores up to 550.

REASON 1

Our transaction fees are favorable to you.

Only a one-time, yearly subscription payment is all you need to gain access to a full suite of tools to speed up your sales process and win more jobs, which includes digital payments.

While our competitor charges 3.49% + $0.49 every transaction, contractors with Hearth only pay 3% for credit card and debit card transactions or $5 for an ACH (eCheck) transaction.

REASON 2

Track the entire process for your customers in real-time

With our robust customer relationship management system (CRM), contractors can track every stage of their customer’s journey. See when the invoice was received, and when it was paid.

This helps you save time driving around town chasing checks and signatures.

REASON 3

All plans give you the option for company-branding materials

With Pro and Elite subscription plans, contractors can access company-branded quotes, contracts, and invoices options as part of Hearth marketing tools to easily mesh with their existing website themes and colors.

REASON 4

Easy-to-use app for all skill levels

From the Apple or Google Play Store you can quickly download our mobile app.

Whether you are in your office or at a customer’s house, you can create and send quotes, prequalify customers for financing, and or create invoices from your phone.

Grow your Business with Hearth

20,000+

Pros

13X

Average return on investment

>$500M

Jobs funded

30%

Average job size increase

17%

Close rate improvement

Based on research conducted September 2022

Not every customer has the cash up-front.

That’s 3 appointments in less than 24hrs of having it all on my site because people saw financing was an option.

-William Barnes, Old Oak Renovations

Cost and plans for home improvement pros

Find the right plan for you with the features you need

Essentials

For solo contractors who want to offer financing and collect digital payments. This plan does not include digital quotes, contracts, marketing tools, or lead capture.

$1,499 /year

Pro

For businesses that want to grow their sales and improve their customer experience with all of Hearth’s tools. Includes five user profiles.

$1,799 /year

Elite

For experienced owners who want the best tools to grow their business, serve their community, and leave a legacy. Includes access for three locations, 10 user profiles, additional options available.

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Plus a one-time $99 set up fee for all plans.