Smith.ai is a service of human receptionists who answer your calls. AlwaysRespond is an AI receptionist — picks up in 1 second, doesn't take breaks, costs a fraction.
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AlwaysRespond
Smith.ai
Pickup time
Available 24/7
Cost per call
Books jobs on your calendar
Sends invoices + collects payment
Dispatch board + GPS
Review automation
SMS marketing
30+ languages
Starting price (mo)
Setup time
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Smith.ai best for
Premium service companies that absolutely need human answering and are willing to pay for it.
1-month free trial. No card.
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