Markate is a familiar option for handyman and lawn care businesses, and you set it up and run it yourself. Kairvio is set up and run for you, and puts missed-call text-back, AI messaging, and one inbox in the same place as your booking, quotes, invoices, and payments.
A clear look at where each platform shines.
| Feature | Kairvio | Markate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $197/mo, setup included | $49.95/mo (1 user) + $5/mo per extra user |
| Setup | Done for you | You set it up and run it |
| Business Phone Number | $10/mo add-on | |
| Unified Inbox (Calls, Texts, Social) | Call & text history; no social messaging listed | |
| AI Replies to Texts & Social | Not listed (Kate AI handles calls) | |
| AI Phone Answering | Available to add | Kate AI receptionist, $1 per call |
| Auto-Text for Missed Calls | Not listed | |
| Scheduling & Booking | ||
| Estimates & Invoices | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Mobile App | Yes (PWA) | iOS & Android apps |
Competitor pricing and features based on their public websites as of September 2026. Plans change; check their site for current details.
Markate has the job-management basics, with a phone number and AI call answering as paid extras. Setting it all up is still on you.
Markate's business number is a $10/mo add-on, and its Kate AI receptionist answers calls for $1 per call. With Kairvio, missed calls get a text back within seconds, and AI answers texts, web chat, and Facebook/Instagram messages and books jobs, all in one flat price. AI phone answering is available to add.
Markate keeps call and text history with the customer, but it doesn't list Facebook or Instagram messaging, so social DMs stay in separate apps. Kairvio's one inbox puts every call, text, web chat, and social message in one place, on your phone and computer.
Markate is $49.95/mo billed monthly for the owner plus $5/mo per additional employee. If you're a small crew happy to set it up and run it yourself, Markate will cost less. Kairvio is $197/mo for your whole team, with setup, missed-call text-back, AI messaging, and one inbox included.
With Markate, setup and day-to-day running are on you. With Kairvio, we set everything up for you (your number, your AI assistant, your booking page, and your automations) for $197/mo, month-to-month. Call our demo line to see it work before you commit.
Missed-call text-back, AI messaging, one inbox, booking, and payments in one app. We set it all up for you.