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Which AI receptionists are built for contractors, and what do they cost?
Several AI receptionists are built specifically for home-service contractors. Among those that publish a price, ServiceAgent has a free Launch plan with usage credits, Wakeman starts at $149/month (after hours, 300 minutes), Vera at $149/month plus $299 setup, and Sameday AI at $449/month. Avoca, Netic and Sophiie are trade-focused but quote on request, Jobber lists its AI Receptionist as a $29/month add-on, and Housecall Pro sells an AI CSR without a published price.
Prices compared
| Tool | Starting price (vendor page) | Plans and terms | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceAgent | Free (Launch); paid from $39/month (Core) | Monthly or yearly; usage credits for AI voice and automations | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Wakeman | $149/month (After Hours, 300 minutes) | Monthly or annual; 14-day free trial, no card | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Vera | $149/month (Starter, 300 minutes) plus $299 one-time setup | Monthly; extra minutes $0.35/min; cancel any time | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Sameday AI | $449/month | Monthly | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| QuoteIQ | $29.99/month (Essentials, 1 user) | Monthly, or yearly (saves two months); 14-day free trial, card required; extra users $25/mo | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| NextPhone | $199/month (Pro, unlimited calls) | Monthly or yearly (about 17% off yearly); 7-day free trial | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Avoca | Contact for pricing | Demo required | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Netic | Contact for pricing | Demo required | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Sophiie | Contact for pricing (see vendor page) | See vendor | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Jobber AI Receptionist | $29/month (add-on to a Jobber plan) | Monthly add-on on top of a Jobber plan; listed on the Jobber pricing page | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
| Housecall Pro AI CSR | Contact for pricing (add-on to Housecall Pro) | Add-on | October 19, 2026 | Vendor page |
Prices in USD unless marked, copied from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown. Prices change; confirm on the vendor site.
Who each option fits
- You already run Jobber or Housecall Pro: Ask about the built-in add-ons (Jobber AI Receptionist, Housecall Pro AI CSR) first, since they book straight into your schedule. Wakeman also lists booking into Jobber.
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical shops with emergency calls: Vera lists emergency triage for these trades; Wakeman offers after-hours-only and day-and-night plans.
- Larger multi-truck operations: Avoca and Netic target bigger service companies and integrate with software such as ServiceTitan. Both require a demo for pricing.
- We do not rank these: Which one is best depends on your call volume, software and trade. Compare the included minutes or calls, then use the missed-call calculator to size the value.
Questions
How much does an AI receptionist for contractors cost?
Published starting prices for trade-focused AI receptionists, checked October 19, 2026: ServiceAgent free (Launch, with usage credits) or $39/month (Core), Wakeman $149/month, Vera $149/month plus $299 setup, NextPhone $199/month (unlimited calls), Sameday AI $449/month, Jobber AI Receptionist $29/month on top of a Jobber plan. Avoca, Netic and Sophiie are quote only.
Can an AI receptionist book jobs into Jobber or ServiceTitan?
Jobber sells its own AI Receptionist add-on ($29/month on its pricing page), and Wakeman lists booking into Jobber. Avoca lists integrations with field service software such as ServiceTitan. Confirm the integration for your software with the vendor.
Where can I compare all AI receptionist prices?
See the AI receptionist price index, which lists every AI receptionist and answering service we track with its source and date.
Listings on this page
Prices are the lowest published plan on each vendor's own pricing page, with the date checked. We never estimate a price. We do not run paid placements on answer pages. See our methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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