Answering service reviews
Every service we track, reviewed on the same criteria: pricing, hours, compliance, features and fit.
Best overall
PATLive
from $205/mo · 75 minutes/mo
Best AI + human hybrid
Smith.ai
from $293/mo · 30 calls/mo (live receptionists)
Best budget 24/7
VoiceNation
from $70/mo · 20 minutes/mo
Best for 24/7 scale
AnswerConnect
from $350/mo · ≈200 minutes/mo
Best receptionist quality
Ruby
from $245/mo · 50 minutes/mo
Best pay-as-you-go
MAP Communications
from $47/mo · pay-as-you-go + $1.39/min
Best dedicated team
Abby Connect
from $329/mo · 100 minutes/mo
Best for the trades
AnswerForce
from $279/mo · ≈200 minutes/mo
Most flexible pricing
Specialty Answering Service (SAS)
from $38/mo · pay-as-you-go + ≈$1.29/min
Best with virtual address
Davinci Virtual
from $129/mo · 50 live minutes/mo