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Markate

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What it is

Markate is a service operations platform for home service professionals and small businesses, including startups and established contractors. It brings together customer management, job handling, scheduling, dispatch, routing, payments, and automation. The platform includes estimates and invoices, reporting, time logs, employee roles, a customer portal, online booking, and virtual video estimates. Field teams can assign jobs, track employee time and location, use checklists and photos, and access the mobile app offline; changes sync automatically when the app reconnects. Customers can pay invoices online. Square supports saved cards, ACH payments, tips, and instant payouts. Markate is available on the web, Android, and iOS, with integrations including Google Calendar, Google Contacts, CompanyCam, Square, PayPal, Wisetack, ResponsiBid, NiceJob, QuickBooks Payroll, QuickBooks Online, Zapier, and Twilio. Owner Operator pricing is $39.95 a month with annual billing, paid as $479.40 yearly, or $49.95 per month with monthly billing. A 14-day trial includes full feature access and requires no credit card. Add-ons include online booking for $10/month, Zapier for $10/month, Connect API access for $50/month, and employee app access for $5 per employee/month. Markate lists U.S.-based chat, phone, and email support on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.

For and against

For

  • Available on web, Android, and iOS.
  • 14-day trial includes full feature access without a credit card.
  • Field app supports offline use with automatic sync after reconnecting.
  • Includes estimates, invoices, scheduling, dispatch, and job management.
  • Integrates with QuickBooks Online, Square, Zapier, and other services.

Against

  • There is no free plan.
  • Owner Operator monthly billing costs $49.95 per month.
  • Online booking, Zapier, API, and employee app access have separate charges.

Who it suits

Markate suits home service professionals and small businesses that need job management, scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and field team tools in one platform. Its mobile apps, offline access, customer portal, and accounting integrations may be useful for businesses coordinating office and field work.

Getting started

  1. Visit https://www.markate.com/ to review the platform and plans.
  2. Start the 14-day trial; it includes full feature access and does not require a credit card.
  3. Use the web platform or access Markate on Android or iOS.
  4. Select Owner Operator annual billing at $39.95 a month, billed yearly as $479.40, or monthly billing at $49.95 per month.
  5. Add online booking, Zapier, Connect API access, or employee app access if needed.

Limits to know

The 14-day trial lasts 14 days. The free plan is unavailable; the listed Owner Operator options start at $39.95 a month with annual billing or $49.95 per month with monthly billing, and some capabilities have separate add-on charges.

The verdict

Choose Markate if your home service business needs job coordination, mobile field tools, payments, and customer management together. Consider the listed add-on charges and the $49.95 monthly rate if you prefer monthly Owner Operator billing.

Questions

How much does Markate cost?

Owner Operator costs $39.95 a month with annual billing, paid as $479.40 yearly, or $49.95 per month with monthly billing. The Team plan is $5.00 per month per employee, plus the $39.95/month base price.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no free plan. Markate offers a 14-day trial with full feature access and no credit card required.

Which platforms does Markate support?

Markate is available on the web, Android, and iOS. API access is also listed as a platform, with Connect API access requiring a request and approval.

Which integrations are listed?

Integrations include Google Calendar, Google Contacts, CompanyCam, Square, PayPal, Wisetack, ResponsiBid, NiceJob, QuickBooks Payroll, QuickBooks Online, Zapier, and Twilio.

What do the add-ons cost?

Online booking and Zapier each cost $10/month. Connect API access costs $50/month, and employee app access costs $5 per employee/month.

Can field staff use Markate offline?

Yes. The mobile app supports offline use, and changes sync automatically when it reconnects.

Facts on the record

Add-on costs
The pricing page lists add-ons including online booking for $10/month, Zapier for $10/month, Connect API access for $50/month, and employee app access for $5 per employee/month.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
API limits
Connect API access requires a request and approval, its terms give an example guideline of about 120 requests per minute, and commercial SaaS uses are prohibited.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Core features
The platform includes job management, reporting, scheduling and dispatch, estimates and invoices, time logs, employee roles, customer portal, online booking, and virtual video estimates.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Field operations
Its features include job assignment, employee time and location tracking, mobile access, job checklists, photos, and offline app use with automatic sync when back online.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona, United Statesmarkate.com · read 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
Listed integrations include Google Calendar, Google Contacts, CompanyCam, Square, PayPal, Wisetack, ResponsiBid, NiceJob, QuickBooks Payroll, QuickBooks Online, Zapier, and Twilio.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Intended users
Markate says it is built for home service professionals and small businesses, including startups and established contractors.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Migration
Markate offers expert data migration and says it completes transfers in 1–3 business days.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Payments
Markate supports online invoice payments and describes Square as supporting saved cards, ACH payments, tips, and instant payouts.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says the iOS and Android app and website are covered, and that location data may be collected for real-time field technician job updates and tracking.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Product
Markate describes itself as an AI-powered Service Operations Platform for field service businesses that combines CRM, scheduling, dispatch, routing, payments, and automation.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Security
The pricing FAQ says Markate uses encrypted data connections similar to banks, is PCI compliant, and does not store passwords or credit card information.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Support
Markate says U.S.-based chat, phone, and email support is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026
Trial
Markate offers a 14-day trial with full feature access and no credit card required.markate.com · read 2 Oct 2026