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Checked 2026-10-20

Upfirst for small businesses

AI receptionist that answers your calls 24/7 and texts or emails you a summary after each call.

Free plan: no
Starting price
US$24.95/mo for 30 calls, or US$20/mo billed yearly

Paid: US$24.95/mo for 30 calls, or US$20/mo billed yearly

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Upfirst answers your business calls 24/7, or only after hours or when you’re busy, and texts or emails you a summary when each call ends. It can book appointments into Google, Outlook, Calendly, and other calendars, or text a caller a booking link mid-call. You can forward your current number, so you don’t have to change it. Starter is US$24.95 a month for 30 calls, or US$20 a month billed yearly, and past 30 calls it charges US$1.50 a call. There’s a 14-day free trial.

Who it’s for

Small service businesses that miss calls while on the job.

Pros

  • Can book into Google, Outlook, Calendly, and other calendars
  • Keep your current number by forwarding it
  • 14-day free trial

Cons

  • Starter charges US$1.50 a call past 30 calls
  • Answers calls only; no quotes or crew scheduling