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AnsweringService.com vs Go Answer
Both stand on virtual receptionist services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
AnsweringService.com combines live receptionists with call-handling tasks such as transfers, appointment setting, and lead entry. The seven-day trial provides a way to evaluate the service before selecting a paid monthly plan.
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Go Answer combines live answering and AI call handling with a client portal, integrations, and month-to-month terms. Compare the included minutes and overage rates with call volume, and note the different limits and requirements for each trial.
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| AnsweringService.com | Go Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | SmartMessage: $10 a month | Virtual Receptionist 100: $175 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | answeringservice.com | goanswer.io |
| On virtual receptionist services | #9 of 36 | #5 of 36 |
AnsweringService.com: what it does well
- Answering service runs 24/7, including holidays
- MyAssistant can schedule appointments and process orders
- Call details can arrive by SMS or email
- Seven-day trial requires no credit card
- Monthly subscriptions can be canceled anytime
What to know first
- No free plan is offered
- Integration tool use requires MyAssistant
- Some plans charge extra for add-ons
Go Answer: what it does well
- Offers 24/7 live answering and an AI receptionist.
- AI can route calls, take messages, and schedule appointments.
- Live plans include CRM integration and spam filtering.
- Mobile-accessible portal reports call and lead statistics.
- Month-to-month plans can be changed or canceled at any time.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- The 100-minute live plan costs $175 a month.
- AI trial requires a credit card.
- Live trial ends at 14 days or 200 minutes, whichever comes first.
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