Markate is a budget-friendly CRM with marketing add-ons. JobPricer counters with a real free plan, built-in AI quoting, and profit math.
JobPricer is an alternative to Markate built for solo and 1–2 person contractors: a real free plan (no credit card), AI quoting included on every plan, and real profit visibility on every quote. Markate is the better fit if you want built-in postcard/marketing campaigns and don't need AI quoting or profit visibility.
| JobPricer $0 – $99/mo | Markate from ~$40/mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Real free plan | ✓ $0 forever | trial only |
| AI quoting | ✓ included | — |
| Profit per quote | ✓ | — |
| Marketing campaigns (postcards, email blasts) | — (review requests only) | ✓ |
| Crew app with offline clock | ✓ | partial |
| Setup | ~5 min | ~30 min |
Based on publicly listed pricing & features, August 2026. Not affiliated with Markate.
Choose Markate if you want built-in postcard/marketing campaigns and don't need AI quoting or profit visibility. Choose JobPricer if you’re a solo or 1–2 person contractor who wants AI quoting, real profit visibility, and a free plan to start.
Export a CSV of your clients from Markate. Drop it into JobPricer. Columns are auto-detected, you review the mapping before anything commits, and every import has an Undo button.
Most solo contractors are done in under 15 minutes. Your quotes, jobs, and history start fresh — clients carry over.
Stuck, or just want company? Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll walk through the import live.