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Conversational vs ReceptionHQ

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.

Conversational

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Conversational combines human answering with booking, routing, qualification, and message services. Check included minutes, overage charges, and live-hour coverage against expected call volume.

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ReceptionHQ offers live call handling with options that range from message-taking to CRM lead capture and appointment scheduling. Compare each plan’s handling scope and per-call or per-minute pricing with the calls you need covered.

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The facts

	Conversational	ReceptionHQ
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	ReceptionistPlus: $35 a month
Plans published	4	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	conversational.com	receptionhq.com
On virtual receptionist services	#12 of 36	#16 of 36

Conversational: what it does well

Human receptionists answer calls
Appointment booking, reminders, routing, and message taking
30-day free trial
Integrations include Calendly, HubSpot, and Outlook
Custom APIs can connect hundreds of platforms

What to know first

Starts at $209 per month
Extra minutes cost $2.10 each
Live answering hours are weekday, 7am–8pm EST
No free plan

ReceptionHQ: what it does well

Call answering is available evenings and weekends.
Messages can arrive by email or SMS.
Spanish-speaking receptionists are available at no extra cost.
Plans are month-to-month with no cancellation fees.
Seven-day trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
MessageExpress adds $1.99 per answered call.
Relevant sales tax applies to listed plan prices.
MessageExpress provides message-taking only.

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