Selk vs Markate
An honest side-by-side for contractors with 1 to 10 people. Prices are list prices with monthly billing, checked on October 27, 2026 from Markate’s pricing page.
| Selk | Markate | |
|---|---|---|
| One person | $29/mo (Solo) | $49.95/mo (Owner Operator) |
| You + 5 workers | $79/mo — workers included | $49.95 + $5 per employee = $74.95/mo |
| You + 10 workers | $129/mo — workers included | $49.95 + $5 per employee = $99.95/mo |
| QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online sync, all plans | Listed |
| Online card payments | Yes — through your own Stripe account. Selk adds no fee on top of Stripe’s | Yes — rate not listed |
| Knowing where workers are | Smart arrival alerts — no live map | Real-time location tracking |
| Worker app | Free; workers never see prices | Each active employee $5/mo |
| App languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Haitian Creole | — |
| Desktop / web app | Yes — selkapp.com/app on any computer, same account as the phone | Yes |
Markate saves 8% on annual billing. Selk is month-to-month only, through the App Store or Google Play. Card processing fees are set by the payment company.
For one person, yes ($29 vs $49.95). With 5 or 10 workers Markate’s per-employee price comes out lower ($74.95 and $99.95 a month vs Selk’s $79 and $129, monthly billing). Selk’s price includes every feature and six app languages.
Yes. Export your customers and your price list from Markate as a spreadsheet (CSV or Excel) and import them into Selk from Clients or Price book → Import. Selk matches the columns for you and shows everything before saving.
No. Customers pay through your own Stripe account and the money goes to your bank. Stripe charges its normal processing fee; Selk adds nothing.
Selk is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play. The iPhone version is in testing now.
Markate is a trademark of its owner. Selk is not affiliated with Markate. Competitor details come from their public pricing page on October 27, 2026 and may change — check their site for current prices.