Comparison
CallAnswer vs Smith.ai
Smith.ai charges per-call ($240 for 30 calls) and is built for lawyers and general businesses. CallAnswer is purpose-built for home service contractors at a flat monthly rate.
Built for Contractors
CallAnswer
$297/month
Flat rate. Unlimited conversations.
Smith.ai
$240+/month
30 calls included. $7+/call after.
Why generic doesn't work for contractors
Smith.ai is a great product — for lawyers, consultants, and office-based businesses. But when a homeowner calls about a burst pipe at 10pm, you need an answering service that knows plumbing, can triage the emergency, and book the appointment. A generic receptionist script doesn't cut it.
CallAnswer is trained on your trade. It knows the services, the urgency levels, and how to close the booking.
Feature Comparison
FeatureCallAnswerSmith.ai
Built specifically for contractors
Flat monthly pricing
No per-call charges
SMS text-back for missed calls
Trade-specific conversation AI
Automatic appointment booking
Lead qualification
Human receptionists
24/7 availability
CRM integrations