Markate runs the business. FollowUpDesk wins the next job.
Markate is solid all-in-one software for handyman and home-service businesses — estimates, scheduling, invoicing, payments. FollowUpDesk does one thing: turn forgotten quotes into booked jobs. Many crews use both.
Cancel anytime · Works on your phone · One job won pays for the year
Features
Built around follow-up, not job management
Markate's follow-up is one feature in a long list. FollowUpDesk exists only to win you more jobs from quotes you already sent.
AI drafts every nudge
Markate has templates. FollowUpDesk has stage-aware AI follow-ups written in your voice.
$29/month flat — no per-user fees
FollowUpDesk is $29/month, period. Use it solo or with a crew without watching the price climb.
Pair them if you want to
Use Markate for estimates, scheduling, and invoicing. Use FollowUpDesk for the pre-sale pipeline. Best of both worlds.
FollowUpDesk vs Markate
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | Markate |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Win more quotes via follow-up | All-in-one job management |
| Starting price | $29/month flat | Monthly tiers (varies) |
| AI quote follow-ups | Yes — built in | Templates only |
| Quote pipeline tracking | Yes — core feature | Yes — one of many |
| Scheduling & dispatch | No (use Markate) | Yes |
| Invoicing & payments | No (use Markate) | Yes |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Hours |
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Markate or FollowUpDesk?
If you need full job management — estimates, scheduling, invoicing — Markate covers it. If your real bleed is quotes that go cold, FollowUpDesk fixes that for $29/month.
Can I use both?
Yes. Markate runs the operation. FollowUpDesk runs the pre-sale follow-up. Many crews do exactly that.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support