Comparison
HandyBook vs Markate: which is better for your business?
Markate starts at $49.95/month for one user with inexpensive extra employees and many paid add-ons. HandyBook starts at $44.99/month and bundles features by plan instead of add-ons, with 150+ materials calculators, AI quoting and a POS register on Pro.
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HandyBook vs Markate side by side
| HandyBook | Markate | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $44.99/mo (1 user) | $49.95/mo (1 user) |
| Extra users | $29.99/mo per seat | $5/mo per employee |
| Pricing model | Three bundled plans | Base plan + paid add-ons |
| Materials calculators | 150+ job types (Pro) | Not advertised on pricing page |
Markate pricing: $49.95/mo (Owner Operator, 1 user) + $5/mo per additional employee. Markate sells many features as paid add-ons (for example online booking and SMS campaigns). Checked October 2026 on Markate's pricing page; prices change, so confirm before you buy.
What Markate does well
- Low per-employee price for larger teams
- Broad service-business feature set via add-ons
Where HandyBook is different
- Features bundled into three plans instead of many add-ons
- 150+ handyman and remodeling materials calculators (Pro)
- POS register with Stripe Terminal readers (Pro)
Which should you choose?
Choose Markate if
- You have many employees and want the lowest per-user cost
Choose HandyBook if
- You prefer predictable bundled pricing
- You want materials calculators and AI quoting in the quote builder
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a crew of five, HandyBook or Markate?
Markate’s per-employee add-on is cheaper for headcount. HandyBook Starter with five users is $44.99 + 4 × $29.99 = $164.95/month; compare against the specific Markate add-ons you would need.
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