Dialzara
Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial
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Upfirst
AI answering service for small businesses. Starter $24.95/mo monthly or $20/mo annual (30 calls; $1.50/extra call) (from the vendor’s pricing page). Checked on Oct 15, 2026.
| Best for | Any Small BusinessPlumbingHome Services |
|---|---|
| Jobs | AI receptionist & after-hours calls |
| Entry price | Starter $24.95/mo monthly or $20/mo annual (30 calls; $1.50/extra call) |
| Free tier | No |
| Integrations mentioned on vendor site | Clio, Zapier, Outlook, Gmail, Square, Calendly |
| Last checked | Oct 15, 2026 · verified from vendor site |
Set it up
- Start a free trial from the vendor pricing page (https://upfirst.ai/pricing).
- Connect the tools you already use; the vendor site mentions Clio, Zapier, Outlook, Gmail.
- Forward missed and after-hours calls to it, write the greeting and FAQ answers, then place a test call.
The Zoho-native way
Zoho Voice (business phone, IVR and call routing; not an AI receptionist)
Sources
- https://upfirst.ai/ — homepage snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://upfirst.ai/pricing — pricing page snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://upfirst.ai/affiliate-program — affiliate/referral program link found on vendor site (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
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