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AnswerConnect
What AnswerConnect is
AnswerConnect provides live virtual receptionists to answer business calls and handle customer service 24/7/365. Agents can take messages, route calls, qualify leads, and book appointments. The company says callers speak with people rather than automated voices or bots, and receptionists receive training tailored to clients’ industries, including legal, healthcare, and franchise businesses. Customers can view messages, usage, and account settings through the Client Web Access portal. Listed integrations include Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoho, Slack, Zendesk, HubSpot, Setmore, and Zapier. With Setmore connected, agents can view services and available appointment slots alongside calendar information synchronized in real time. The mobile app supports message review, calling or texting clients, notes, reminders, call recordings, and availability settings. Entry costs $350 a month for 200 minutes, with a $2.50 charge per additional minute and a $49.99 setup fee. The first 30 interactions under 30 seconds per billing cycle are not charged; other interactions are rounded up to one-minute increments.
Who it suits
AnswerConnect suits businesses that want people to answer calls outside their own availability, take messages, qualify leads, or schedule appointments. Its industry-specific training is aimed at areas including legal, healthcare, and franchise businesses.
What it does well
- Live receptionist coverage is available 24/7/365.
- Agents can qualify leads, route calls, and book appointments.
- Portal shows messages, usage, and account settings.
- Setmore calendar information syncs in real time.
- No fixed contract; plans can be upgraded or downgraded anytime.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Entry includes 200 minutes per month.
- Entry has a $49.99 setup fee.
- Additional Entry minutes cost $2.50 each.
Limits
Entry includes 200 minutes per month and charges $2.50 per additional minute, plus a $49.99 setup fee. The first 30 interactions under 30 seconds per billing cycle are not charged; other interactions are rounded up and billed in one-minute increments.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | 200 minutes; + $49.99 setup fee; $2.50 per additional minute · Real people, 24/7 · Basic scripting · CRM integrations · Desktop & mobile app | $350 a month |
| Growth | 300 minutes; no setup fee; $1.85 per additional minute · Real people, 24/7 · Customizable scripting · CRM integrations · Desktop & mobile app · Live Chat | $395 a month |
| Standard | 400 minutes; + $49.99 setup fee; $1.85 per additional minute · Real people, 24/7 · Customizable scripting · CRM integrations · Desktop & mobile app · Live Chat | $575 a month |
As answerconnect.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the AnswerConnect virtual receptionist website.
- Choose a plan, such as Entry at $350 a month.
- Set up the service and, for Entry, account for the $49.99 setup fee.
- Set up integrations through the desktop app or contact support.
- Use the web portal or Android and iOS apps to manage messages and account activity.
Verdict
AnswerConnect combines live call handling with appointment booking, integrations, and mobile access. Entry starts at $350 a month, with usage limits and per-minute charges to consider.
Questions
Does AnswerConnect have a free plan?
No. Its pricing model is paid, with plans starting at $350 per month.
How much does the Entry plan cost?
Entry costs $350 a month and includes 200 minutes. It has a $49.99 setup fee, and additional minutes cost $2.50 each.
Which platforms does AnswerConnect support?
AnswerConnect lists Android, iOS and web. Its mobile app supports viewing messages, calling or texting clients, adding notes and reminders, replaying recordings and setting availability.
Which integrations are listed?
Listed integrations include Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoho, Slack, Zendesk, HubSpot, Setmore and Zapier. Customers can set up integrations using the desktop app or contact support.
How does AnswerConnect bill short interactions?
The first 30 interactions under 30 seconds per billing cycle are not charged. All interactions are rounded up and billed in one-minute increments.
Does AnswerConnect require a fixed contract?
The company says it has no fixed contract and that customers can upgrade or downgrade plans anytime.
Facts from AnswerConnect's own pages
- Appointment scheduling
- The Setmore integration lets agents see available time slots and services, with calendar information synchronized in real time. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Availability
- Its virtual receptionist team provides customer service 24/7/365. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Billing limits
- The page says the first 30 interactions under 30 seconds per billing cycle are not charged and all interactions are rounded up and billed in one-minute increments. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Call handling
- Receptionists can take messages, route calls, qualify leads, and book appointments. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Contract flexibility
- AnswerConnect says it has no fixed contract and customers can upgrade or downgrade plans anytime. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Human agents
- The company says callers speak with real people rather than automated voices or bots. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Industry support
- AnswerConnect says its receptionists receive specialist training tailored to clients’ industries and names legal, healthcare, and franchise businesses among the small businesses it serves. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoho, Slack, Zendesk, HubSpot, Setmore, and Zapier among its integrations. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Integration setup
- Customers can set up integrations using the desktop app or contact support; AnswerConnect also says it can integrate with many other apps and CRMs through Zapier. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- The app lets users view messages, call or text clients, add notes and reminders, replay call recordings, and set their availability. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Portal
- The Client Web Access portal lets customers view messages, usage, and account settings. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- AnswerConnect says the app uses encrypted chats and SSL encryption to protect video data. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Service
- AnswerConnect provides live virtual receptionists who answer calls on behalf of businesses. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The company says customers can contact its support team by phone or email for help with the app. · answerconnect.com, 30 Sept 2026
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