# Markate

> Source: https://dispatchmath.com/markate

Summary

Markate is field service software for home service businesses that runs customers, leads, jobs, scheduling, dispatch, quotes, invoices and payments in one account. Its base price covers the owner, with extra people and most add-on features priced separately.

- From: $49.95 a month $45.95 billed annually, 8% less
- Open source: No
- API: Partly
- Category: [Field service software](https://dispatchmath.com/category/field-service-software)
- Best for: Small home service and cleaning firms that want one cheap base price per owner

![Screenshot of Markate](https://dispatchmath.com/img/1280/screenshots/markate.webp) [Captured](#media-full)27 October 2026 · dispatchmath.com

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What we checked

- Pages last read: 14 November 2026
- Listed price: From $49.95 a month From its pricing page
- AI answers: Not named in any of 56 Buyer questions, November 2026

[How we check](https://dispatchmath.com/methodology) [Editorial policy](https://dispatchmath.com/editorial-policy#not-for-sale)

## Markate in our research

## Markate price and terms

### Terms

- Free to start: No free plan (limited free use) 14 days of full access to all features, no credit card required
- Sign up without sales: Yes

The terms in full

nothing is deleted if the trial lapses before billing details are entered.

### For AI agents

- API: Partly

[![Markate](https://dispatchmath.com/img/1024/screenshots/markate/pricing.webp)](https://dispatchmath.com/img/1920/screenshots/markate/pricing.webp)

Pricing page, captured 27 October 2026

[markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing), checked 14 November 2026

### All plans and limits

| Plan | Price | Main limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | $5 per employee a month or $5 per employee a month, billed yearly | None stated |
| Owner Operator | $49.95 a month or $45.95 a month, billed yearly | None stated |

Read 14 November 2026 from [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing).

## What we checked on Markate

Yes Partly No

What it costs your crew Yes

### Cost for 5 users a month

$69.95 a month on Owner Operator for 5 users. Counted as one office user and the rest technicians in the field.

> Owner Operator $49.95 USD per month

Owner Operator plan card, Pay Monthly selected [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing)

What it costs your crew Yes

### Cost for 10 users a month

$94.95 a month on Owner Operator for 10 users. Counted as one office user and the rest technicians in the field.

On the page: Owner Operator plan card, Pay Monthly selected

Owner Operator plan card, Pay Monthly selected [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing)

What it costs your crew Yes

### Cost for one person a month

A one-person business pays $49.95 a month on Owner Operator billed monthly, or $45.95 a month when paying a year upfront ($551.40).

> If you choose monthly payments, the cost is $49.95 per month. If you opt for annual billing, you save 8%, paying $45.95 per month.

FAQ, 'What is the difference between paying monthly and paying annually?' [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

What it costs your crew Yes

### Promotion and regular price

yearly shown monthly: the pricing page opens on Pay Yearly showing $45.95 a month billed as one $551.40 payment; the regular monthly price is $49.95.

> $45.95 USD per month billed yearly one payment $551.40

Owner Operator plan card, default Pay Yearly state of the billing toggle [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

What it costs your crew No

### Quote only

Both the base price and the price of each extra person are published, and you can sign up without talking to anyone.

> Team $5.00 USD per employee/ month plus base price $49.95/ month

Plan cards: Owner Operator and Team [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

What it costs your crew Yes

### What the price is based on

A flat base price of $49.95 a month for the owner, plus $5 a month for each active employee added to the account.

> $5.00 USD per employee/ month plus base price $49.95/ month

Team plan card [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

What it costs your crew Yes

### Adding a user

Adding a technician costs $5.00 a month each, with no jump to a higher plan, and you can add or switch people off yourself.

> You can add employees as you need. Each additional employee costs $5.00 per month.

FAQ, 'How many employees can I add?' [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

What it costs your crew No

### Setup or onboarding fee

The vendor states its data move service is free, and the phone-answering add-on is sold with no setup charge either.

> Our expert data migration free service will help you transition smoothly with no downtime.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Software & Support group, Data Migration row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for No

### HVAC

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

> Run Your Landscaping Business with Ease and Precision

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for No

### Plumbing

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

On the page: Landscaping industry page, opening heading

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for Yes

### Electrical

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

On the page: Landscaping industry page, opening heading

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for Yes

### Cleaning

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

On the page: Landscaping industry page, opening heading

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for No

### Pest control

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

On the page: Landscaping industry page, opening heading

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for No

### Pool service

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

On the page: Landscaping industry page, opening heading

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

The trades it is built for Yes

### Handyman

It publishes its own pages for cleaning, pressure washing, handyman, electrical, painting, landscaping, tree and snow work, but none for HVAC, plumbing, pest or pool service.

On the page: Landscaping industry page, opening heading

Landscaping industry page, opening heading [markate.com/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping) Checked 27 October 2026

Running the day Yes

### Schedule and calendar

The office sees every person's day on a calendar coloured per team member and drags jobs onto it, by day, week or month.

> Easily view, schedule, or reassign jobs with Markate's intuitive drag-and-drop calendar.

Jobs Management group, Drag & Drop Calendar row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Running the day Yes

### Technician app

Jobs are scheduled and dispatched to employees, who get the mobile app for $5 a month each to manage their tasks on the go.

> Grant employees access to Markate's app for just $5 / month, enabling them to manage tasks on the go.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Employee Management, 'Employee Access to the App' row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

Running the day Yes

### Where the trucks are

The office watches where people are on a live map alongside the jobs, and it is listed as included rather than charged extra.

> View work orders on an interactive map, tracking employee locations in real time.

Employee Management group, Location Tracking row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Running the day Yes

### Texts to customers

Reminders and job updates go out automatically by text and email, though each text is charged at ten cents on top of the plan.

> Markate sends automatic reminders to customers, reducing missed appointments and enhancing service reliability.

Scheduling FAQ, 'Can customers receive appointment reminders?' [markate.com/solutions/scheduling](https://www.markate.com/solutions/scheduling) Checked 27 October 2026

Running the day Yes

### Maintenance plans and recurring jobs

Repeat visits and the bills for them can be set to run on their own; selling a membership or maintenance plan is not described.

> Split work orders into multi-day jobs or schedule recurring tasks with ease.

Jobs Management group, Progressive and Recurring Work Orders row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Running the day Yes

### Checklists, photos and signatures

Technicians work through checklists, attach job photos and take the customer's signature in the phone app before and after the work.

> Securely obtain e-signatures using Markate's mobile app, before and after job completion.

Jobs Management group, Contactless E-Signature Capture row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Running the day Partly

### Works without signal

With no signal the app still shows the schedule and the job, and updates once back online, but the vendor only promises viewing, not full editing.

> Stay productive even without internet access; view schedules and work orders offline with automatic sync when back online.

Productivity group, Offline App Usage row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Quotes and getting paid Yes

### Quotes and estimates

Quotes go out branded, the customer approves them on their phone, and approval turns them straight into a scheduled job and a ready bill.

> Save time with automation that seamlessly converts estimates to work orders and invoices.

Jobs Management group, Automated Estimate to Work Order and Invoice Flow row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Quotes and getting paid Yes

### Price book and options

Quotes can be sent as a plain price, as choices or as packages, and the AI estimator prices work against your own catalogue.

> Estimates / Quotes - Standard / Option / Package

Sales group, Estimates / Quotes row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Quotes and getting paid Yes

### Invoices

Bills come off the job, can repeat or run in stages, and unpaid ones are chased automatically without you remembering.

> Boost cash flow with automated follow-ups, keeping customers on track with their payments.

Invoice & Payments group, Automated Invoice Follow-Ups row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Quotes and getting paid Yes

### Card and bank payments

Customers pay by debit or credit card online or from a text, and bank transfers are accepted through Square.

> Offer customers a fast, easy way to pay online via debit or credit card, anytime, anywhere.

Invoice & Payments group, Online Invoicing and Payments row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Quotes and getting paid Partly

### Fast payouts

Money can land straight away, but only through Square's own quick transfer and for a fee the vendor does not state.

> Get paid instantly with Square's quick transfer options, available for a small fee.

Invoice & Payments group, Instant Payout row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Quotes and getting paid Yes

### Customer financing

You can add financing to a quote so a customer can spread the cost of a big job, through the lender Wisetack.

> Markate makes it even easier for you to offer consumer-friendly financing through Wisetack

Invoice & Payments group, Customer Financing row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

The office and your customers Partly

### Online booking

Customers can book from your website or social pages into your diary, but the booking form is a $10 a month extra.

> Capture leads effortlessly with a custom booking form on your website for just $10 / month.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Sales, 'Online Booking' row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

The office and your customers Partly

### Customer portal

A branded portal where clients manage their account is sold as a paid add-on at $10 a month rather than included in the base price.

> Impress clients with a personalized, branded portal where they can manage their account—only $10 / month.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Automation / Customization, 'Fully Branded Customer Portal' row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

The office and your customers Partly

### Review requests

Review requests go out automatically after the job to Google, Facebook or Nextdoor, but only if you pay the $10 a month extra.

> Automatically request customer reviews – from Google, Facebook, Nextdoor – after job completion—just $10 / month to boost your reputation.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Marketing, 'Automated Ask for Review' row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

The office and your customers Yes

### Timesheets

People clock in from the app, hours come out as pay reports, and the hours can be passed to QuickBooks Payroll.

> Automatically sync employee hours with QuickBooks Payroll, streamlining your payroll process.

Employee Management group, Payroll Integration row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

The office and your customers Yes

### Leads and follow-ups

Leads sit in a stage-by-stage board, follow-ups are tracked so nothing is dropped, and quotes get automatic chasing messages.

> Visualize and manage every stage of your leads, turning prospects into paying customers.

Leads Management group, Leads / Opportunity Pipeline row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

The office and your customers Yes

### Marketing campaigns

Automated email drip campaigns are listed without a charge; on-demand text blasts cost $10 setup plus 5 cents a segment, email blasts $10 per 2,000, postcards $1.10 each.

> Launch professional SMS campaigns to all or targeted customer groups for just $10 setup + 5¢ per SMS Segment.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Marketing group: SMS Blast, Email Blast and Postcard on Demand rows [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

The office and your customers Yes

### Job costing and reports

Costs are put against each job so you see what it made, with profit and loss and a board of who completed most work.

> Track and assign costs to specific projects, ensuring you understand profitability on every job.

Jobs Management group, Job Costing row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

What the AI does Yes

### AI features

Its AI reads a customer's request and job photos to build a priced, branded quote in about a minute and suggests extras to add.

> Kate AI analyzes job type, scope, labor, and materials to generate accurate pricing instantly, no manual calculation needed.

Smart Features section, 'AI Estimation in 1 minute' card [markate.com/solutions/kate_ai_estimator](https://www.markate.com/solutions/kate_ai_estimator) Checked 27 October 2026

What the AI does Partly

### AI call answering add-on

It sells an AI that answers calls day and night at $1 a call with no setup charge, but booking the job is still only promised.

> Never miss a lead, invest wisely: $1 / call (no setup). Deducts SPAM calls.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Leads Management, 'Kate-AI Receptionist' row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

What it connects to Yes

### QuickBooks Online

Customers, bills and payments go to QuickBooks Online on the base price

> Easily connect with your QuickBooks Online account and sync your data

Invoice & Payments group, QuickBooks integration row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

What it connects to No

### QuickBooks Desktop

the vendor names no link to QuickBooks Desktop or Xero.

On the page: Invoice & Payments group, QuickBooks integration row

Invoice & Payments group, QuickBooks integration row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

What it connects to No

### Xero

the vendor names no link to QuickBooks Desktop or Xero.

On the page: Invoice & Payments group, QuickBooks integration row

Invoice & Payments group, QuickBooks integration row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

What it connects to Partly

### Zapier and API

Zapier links Markate to other apps for $10 a month, and a direct way for other software to connect is also a paid extra, with no price shown on the page.

> Connect Markate with hundreds of other apps via Zapier, automating workflows across your business—just $10 / month.

Service Operations Platform Capabilities, Automation / Customization, 'Zapier Integration' and 'Connect API & Developer Access' rows [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 4 November 2026

Where it is sold Yes

### Australia

it also answers what the price is in Australia.

> Prices are listed in USD. By using Markate, you agree to our terms and policies.

Note under the plan cards [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Trying it, starting and getting help Partly

### Free trial or free plan

You can run your own jobs free for 14 days with no card, but there is no plan you can stay on without paying.

> Enjoy 14 days of full access to all Markate features—no credit card required.

Pricing FAQ, 'How does the free trial work?' [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Trying it, starting and getting help Yes

### Sign up without a sales call

You sign up and pay yourself from the pricing page in about ten minutes; a demo is offered but is not required.

> Get started with Markate in just 10 minutes—no credit card needed – and enjoy 14 days free to experience the benefits and transform your business…

How it works, 'Get Setup in 10 minutes!' section [markate.com](https://www.markate.com/) Checked 27 October 2026

Trying it, starting and getting help Yes

### Help getting set up

Its own team moves your customers, jobs and money records across in one to three working days, and calls that service free.

On the page: Software & Support group, Data Migration row

Software & Support group, Data Migration row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Trying it, starting and getting help Partly

### Contract and cancelling

There is no contract and you can pay month to month, but cancelling means emailing support or letting the payment lapse.

> No, there is no contract. You can pay month-to-month or save 8% by paying annually.

Pricing FAQ, 'Is there a contract?' [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Trying it, starting and getting help Partly

### Support

Phone, chat and email help is US-based but only Monday to Friday 9 to 5 Mountain time, so a 7am breakdown waits.

> Get quick help from a live support agent through chat, phone, or email, based in the U.S. 9am to 5pm MST.

Software & Support group, U.S. Based Support row [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

Trying it, starting and getting help Yes

### Getting your data out

The vendor tells leaving customers to download their data as spreadsheet or document files before closing the account.

> If you wish to cancel, please download your data in CSV or PDF format and cancel your account by clicking this link:…

Pricing FAQ, 'What happens to my data and access when my subscription ends?' [markate.com/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing) Checked 27 October 2026

## Markate alternatives

[All 9 alternatives](https://dispatchmath.com/markate/alternatives)

- [ServiceM8](https://dispatchmath.com/servicem8) · Job management, scheduling, quoting, invoicing and card payments for small trade and service businesses. · Free, paid plans at $29 a month Checked 6 Nov · [Visit](https://dispatchmath.com/go/servicem8)
- [Housecall Pro](https://dispatchmath.com/housecall-pro) · Home-service operations software with public crew plans, mobile tools, and built-in AI workers. · Priced from $79 a month Checked 6 Nov · [Visit](https://dispatchmath.com/go/housecall-pro)
- [Jobber](https://dispatchmath.com/jobber) · Plans sized by team for home service crews, with a client hub, routing and an add-on AI receptionist. · Priced from $49 a month Checked 28 Oct · [Visit](https://dispatchmath.com/go/jobber)
- 6 more alternatives · 8 of the 9 publish a price. · [See all 9](https://dispatchmath.com/markate/alternatives)
  - [Workiz](https://dispatchmath.com/workiz) From $275 a month billed annually Dispatch and billing app with its own phone system and a paid AI that books callers in English, Spanish or French.
  - [Kickserv](https://dispatchmath.com/kickserv) From $75 a month Job and billing app for small home trades that keeps customers, invoices and payments matched in QuickBooks both ways.
  - [Service Autopilot](https://dispatchmath.com/service-autopilot) From $49 a month billed annually Route-heavy service business software built around Automations workflows and two-way QuickBooks sync.
  - [Joist](https://dispatchmath.com/joist) From $10 a month Phone and web app for one contractor to quote, bill and get paid on site, with homeowner financing on all plans.

## Sources and changes

Last changed 4 November 2026

Sources on markate.com 8

- Read 14 November 2026 · [/pricing](https://www.markate.com/pricing)
- Read 7 November 2026 · [/](https://www.markate.com/)
- Read 12 November 2026 · [/product-updates](https://www.markate.com/product-updates)
- Read 14 November 2026 · [/terms-connect-api](https://www.markate.com/terms-connect-api)
- Read 27 October 2026 · [/industries/landscaping](https://www.markate.com/industries/landscaping)
- Read 27 October 2026 · [/solutions/kate_ai_estimator](https://www.markate.com/solutions/kate_ai_estimator)
- Read 27 October 2026 · [/solutions/kate_ai_receptionist](https://www.markate.com/solutions/kate_ai_receptionist)
- Read 27 October 2026 · [/solutions/scheduling](https://www.markate.com/solutions/scheduling)

What changed on this page 1

- 4 November 2026 Field features

## Similar in Field service software

[See all in Field service software](https://dispatchmath.com/category/field-service-software)

- [mHelpDesk](https://dispatchmath.com/mhelpdesk) Field service management software for service businesses to schedule jobs, dispatch teams, invoice and take payment. From $169 a month
- [OneBookPlus](https://dispatchmath.com/onebookplus) Australian trades app that keeps quotes, a dispatch board, GST invoices and its own double-entry ledger together. Free plan, then about $20 a month
- [OptimoRoute](https://dispatchmath.com/optimoroute) Route and schedule optimization that plans every technician's day at once and sends it to a driver app. From $39 a seat a month
- [Pool Brain](https://dispatchmath.com/pool-brain) Pool service management: routes, chemical dosing, quotes, invoicing and payments in one platform. From $50 a month

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