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Alternatives to Upfirst

12 alternatives to Upfirst that do the same job, ranked by how many of its jobs and business types they share. Upfirst: Starter $24.95/mo monthly or $20/mo annual (30 calls; $1.50/extra call).

ToolWhat it doesEntry priceChecked
Upfirst (the original)AI answering service for small businesses.Starter $24.95/mo monthly or $20/mo annual (30 calls; $1.50/extra call)Oct 15, 2026
DialzaraAI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7.Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trialOct 15, 2026
GoodcallAI phone agent that answers calls, captures leads and books appointments.Starter $79/mo; Growth $129/mo; start free with a demo agentOct 15, 2026
PoshLive virtual receptionists and answering service.Chic $65/mo + $2.30/min; Vogue $130/mo (50 min)Oct 15, 2026
RosieAI phone answering service for small businesses.Professional $49/mo; Scale $149; Growth $299; 7-day free trialOct 15, 2026
RubyLive virtual receptionists and chat for small businesses.Live chat from $115/mo (10 chats); virtual receptionist from $250/mo (50 minutes), $395 (100 min), $720 (200 min), $1,725 (500 min)Oct 15, 2026
Abby ConnectDedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trialOct 15, 2026
AnswerConnect24/7 live answering service.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026
AvocaAI call answering and booking for home service contractors.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026
CallRailCall tracking, AI call summaries and lead attribution.Voice Assist starts at $95/mo; all plans include Lead Tracking starting at an additional $55; $1/call after 50 Voice Assist callsOct 15, 2026
My AI Front DeskAI receptionist for calls, texts and scheduling.Call answering from $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually), 200 voice minutesOct 15, 2026
NextivaBusiness phone and customer communication platform.Core $15/user/mo annual ($23 monthly); Engage $25 ($50)Oct 15, 2026
PATLiveLive virtual receptionist and answering service.Pay-as-you-go $49/mo + $2.99/min; 50 min $99/mo; 14-day free trialOct 15, 2026

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Dialzara

Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial

AI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Dialzara ↗

Goodcall

Starter $79/mo; Growth $129/mo; start free with a demo agent

AI phone agent that answers calls, captures leads and books appointments.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsBook & reschedule

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Goodcall ↗

Posh

Chic $65/mo + $2.30/min; Vogue $130/mo (50 min)

Live virtual receptionists and answering service.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Posh ↗

Rosie

Professional $49/mo; Scale $149; Growth $299; 7-day free trial

AI phone answering service for small businesses.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Rosie ↗

Ruby

Live chat from $115/mo (10 chats); virtual receptionist from $250/mo (50 minutes), $395 (100 min), $720 (200 min), $1,725 (500 min)

Live virtual receptionists and chat for small businesses.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Ruby ↗

Abby Connect

Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial

Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Abby Connect ↗

Avoca

No public pricing

AI call answering and booking for home service contractors.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsBook & reschedule

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Avoca ↗

CallRail

Voice Assist starts at $95/mo; all plans include Lead Tracking starting at an additional $55; $1/call after 50 Voice Assist calls

Call tracking, AI call summaries and lead attribution.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsGet found (SEO / AI search / local)

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit CallRail ↗

My AI Front Desk

Call answering from $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually), 200 voice minutes

AI receptionist for calls, texts and scheduling.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsBook & reschedule

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit My AI Front Desk ↗

Nextiva

Core $15/user/mo annual ($23 monthly); Engage $25 ($50)

Business phone and customer communication platform.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Nextiva ↗

PATLive

Pay-as-you-go $49/mo + $2.99/min; 50 min $99/mo; 14-day free trial

Live virtual receptionist and answering service.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit PATLive ↗