Markate vs Tradify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Markate
Affordable field service software for small service businesses
- Starting price
- From $45.95/mo
- Best team size
- 1-5
- Free trial
- 14 days
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses (UK/AU/NZ-rooted)
- Starting price
- From $47/mo
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Markate and Tradify differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Markate starts at $45.95 a month base, more as users are added; Tradify starts at $47 per user a month.
- → Trades served: Tradify serves Roofing, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Solar, Moving, Restoration, Flooring, Waste & Junk Removal, Fire Protection & Life Safety. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Markate: quickbooks payroll, square, paypal, wisetack; Tradify: xero, myob, sage, stripe.
- → Fit for shared trades: Markate scores higher for General Contractors (7/10 vs 6/10), Handyman Services (8/10 vs 7/10); Tradify scores higher for HVAC (7/10 vs 5/10), Plumbing (7/10 vs 5/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Markate: dispatching, client portal, online booking; Tradify: time tracking, job management, purchase orders.
Quick verdict
Markate: Solo contractors and small teams wanting affordable FSM with scheduling, dispatch and invoicing.
Tradify: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing.
Markate has the lower starting price (From $45.95/mo).
Markate lists more integrations in our data (11 vs 6).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Markate if…
- → Your situation matches Markate's target profile: Solo contractors and small teams wanting affordable FSM with scheduling, dispatch and invoicing
- → Entry price matters most: Markate starts at $45.95 a month base, more as users are added; Tradify starts at $47 per user a month
- → You work in General Contractors or Handyman Services: Markate has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 7/10 vs 6/10)
- → Integrations matter: Markate lists 11 integrations in our data, against 6 for Tradify
Pick Tradify if…
- → Your situation matches Tradify's target profile: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing
- → You work in HVAC or Plumbing: Tradify has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 7/10 vs 5/10)
- → You serve several trades: Tradify serves 21 trades in our data, against 10 for Markate
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Markate | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Owner Operator: $45.95/mo | Lite: $47/mo |
| Tier 2 | Team (base plus $5 per employee): $45.95/mo | Pro: $51/mo |
| Tier 3 | - | Plus: $61/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Custom: quote |
Markate starts on Owner Operator, at $45.95 a month base, more as users are added. Tradify starts at $47 per user a month on Lite. Markate charges its entry price per company and Tradify per user, so the two figures are not directly comparable; price both at your team size.
Pros & cons
Markate
- + Lower entry price: From $45.95/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors or Handyman Services
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, quickbooks payroll)
- + Serves 10 trades in our data
- − Small company
- − Several features (such as online booking) are paid add-ons
- − Per-employee fee on top of the plan
- − Built for very small teams
Tradify
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC or Plumbing
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 21 trades in our data
- − Its US integrations page names four integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, Google Calendar), so check US payroll and local tools
- − Timesheets, job photos and purchase orders sit on higher plans
- − Larger teams should check its dispatching and reporting
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Markate only
- + dispatching
- + client portal
- + online booking
- + automated reminders
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ quotes
- ✓ mobile app
Listed for Tradify only
- + time tracking
- + job management
- + purchase orders
Integrations
Listed for Markate only
- + quickbooks payroll
- + square
- + paypal
- + wisetack
- + companycam
- + nicejob
- + responsibid
- + zapier
- + twilio
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ google calendar
Listed for Tradify only
- + xero
- + myob
- + sage
- + stripe
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Markate fit | Tradify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tradify |
| Plumbing | 5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tradify |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Markate |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Cleaning Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Appliance Repair | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Handyman Services | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Markate |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Markate or Tradify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Markate is best for solo contractors and small teams wanting affordable FSM with scheduling, dispatch and invoicing. Tradify is best for small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Markate cheaper than Tradify?
Markate has the lower entry price: $45.95 a month base, more as users are added, against $47 per user a month for Tradify. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Markate and Tradify integrate with QuickBooks?
Markate lists QuickBooks Online and quickbooks payroll. Tradify lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Markate or Tradify offer a free trial?
Markate: a 14-day free trial. Tradify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Markate to Tradify (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Markate vs Tradify: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Markate's best team size at 1-5 and Tradify's at 1-10. Markate's entry price is $45.95 a month base, more as users are added; Tradify's is $47 per user a month. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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