Upfirst

Missed-call answering

Cheapest AI receptionist we list to start: answers 24/7, books into Google or Outlook calendars, texts you a summary, and spam calls are not billed.

Pricing (from vendor site)	Starter $24.95/mo (30 calls, $1.50/call after); Premium $59.95/mo (90 calls); Pro $159.95/mo (300 calls); Scale $299/mo (600 calls); 20% off annual; 14-day free trial
Good for trades	Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Cleaning, Landscaping, Roofing, Pest Control, Painting, Pool Service, Garage Doors, Handyman, Auto Repair
Helps with	AI for missed calls
Website	https://www.upfirst.ai
Partner program	Affiliate program exists per vendor page (25% recurring + $50 bonus per referral)
Last checked	2026-10-19

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Missed-call answering

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Missed-call answering

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Missed-call answering

Free tier lets owners test before paying; per-call pricing gets pricey for high call volume.

Free $0 (25 calls/mo, $3/call after); Pro from $150/mo (~$2/call); Enterprise from $500/mo