AI answering services and receptionists
AI answering services pick up calls you miss, take messages, and sometimes book jobs. Missed calls are lost work for trades.
| Tool | What it is for | How to judge it for your business | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith.ai | AI and human receptionist service | Mix of AI and live agents; check coverage hours and NZ/AU numbers (unverified) | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| Ruby | Live virtual receptionists | Human-first; check whether AI options exist | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| Other AI voice agents | Fully automated call answering | Test with real calls before relying on them | Check current price (link coming soon) |
How to choose
- Call the demo line yourself and test an awkward question.
- Check local phone numbers are available in NZ, AU or the UK.
- Confirm how call recordings are stored and for how long.
Where to buy, by country
Prices on this site are shown in USD as a reference once verified. Local prices differ because of tax, duties and shipping. Retailers named are common places to check, not confirmed stockists.
| Country | Currency | Where to look | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD | Maker's US store, Amazon US, Best Buy or Walmart where stocked; sales tax added at checkout | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| United Kingdom | GBP | Maker's UK store, Amazon UK, Currys or Argos where stocked; prices include VAT | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| European Union | EUR | Maker's EU store or Amazon DE/FR/IT/ES; prices include VAT; check EU 14-day return right | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| Canada | CAD | Maker's Canadian store, Amazon.ca or Best Buy Canada; check duties if shipped from the US | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| Australia | AUD | Maker's AU store, Amazon.com.au or JB Hi-Fi where stocked; GST included; Australian Consumer Law applies | Check current price (link coming soon) |
| New Zealand | NZD | Maker's NZ store, Noel Leeming, PB Tech or The Warehouse where stocked; GST included; Consumer Guarantees Act applies | Check current price (link coming soon) |
Pricing and plan limits change often and are not listed here until verified. Check each tool's own pricing page.