AI Receptionist and Missed Call Text Back Prices for UK Trades, Compared
We're Local 2 Digital, so we're obviously not neutral. We've tried to make this comparison fair anyway. Every price below was taken from each company's own public website on 16 October 2026, with links so you can check. Prices change, so always confirm on their site before you decide.
If price is all that matters.
- Cheapest missed-call text back: CallBack, from £19/month.
- Cheapest AI call answering: TradesCall AI, from £39/month.
- Done-for-you setup with WhatsApp replies, a West Midlands team and a reply-time guarantee: that's where we fit, at £99 + VAT/month per product, first month free.
If price is all that matters, some of the options below cost less than us, and we'd rather you knew that up front.
What each provider charges.
| Provider | What it is | Entry price | Other plans | Trial / contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 2 Digital | Speed to Lead (instant WhatsApp replies + follow-ups) and AI Voice Receptionist, set up for you | £99 + VAT/month per product | Both products: £198 + VAT/month | First month free, no contract | Pricing |
| Trade Receptionist | AI call answering for trades | £49/month + VAT (up to 50 calls) | £89 + VAT (150 calls), £159 + VAT (350), £249 + VAT (600) | 14-day free trial, no setup fee, no long contract | tradereceptionist.com/pricing |
| TradesCall AI | AI call answering and booking for trades | £39/month (Basic) | Pro £39/month (as shown on site), Business £79/month | 14-day free trial, month to month | tradescall.uk |
| JobBell | AI receptionist for UK trades | £79/month + VAT (100 connected minutes) | £129 + VAT (300 mins), £229 + VAT (700 mins) | One-time setup £149 + VAT. Trial: not listed | jobbell.co.uk/pricing |
| Remi | AI receptionist with missed-call text back, plus optional invoice chasing | £89/month (Lite, 500 talk-minutes, then 15p/min) | PaidUp invoice chasing from £19/month | 1-week free trial | remireception.com/uk/trades |
| Callio | AI missed-call text back and booking by SMS | £79.99/month (Standard) | Custom: quote on request | No contract, no setup fees | callio.co.uk |
| CallBack | Missed-call text back | £19/month (up to 50 missed-call text-backs) | CallBack Plus £29/month; assisted setup £29 one-off | 7-day free trial, no contract | callbackapp.co.uk |
| whoza.ai | AI call handling with per-job pricing | £59/month (10 booked jobs included, then £4.50/job) | Growth £125, Pro £230, Scale £399; extra minutes £0.40/min | 7-day free trial, 30-day money-back, no contract | whoza.ai/pricing |
VAT: where a competitor says "+ VAT" we've shown that. whoza.ai states that no VAT is charged. For other providers VAT treatment is not listed or not clear, so check with them. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on their public pages on the date checked.
To be fair to them.
Price.
CallBack (£19), TradesCall (£39), Trade Receptionist (£49 + VAT) and whoza.ai (£59) all start below our £99 + VAT.
Longer or more flexible trials.
Trade Receptionist and TradesCall offer 14-day trials you can start yourself online. whoza.ai adds a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Self-serve setup.
Several of them let you sign up and switch on in minutes without talking to anyone. Ours is done for you, which some people won't want.
Extra features.
Remi offers invoice chasing (PaidUp). TradesCall and whoza.ai list CRM integrations on higher plans. Trade Receptionist has plans for up to 600 calls a month and multiple numbers.
Published usage limits.
Most competitors spell out calls or minutes per plan, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Why some trades pick us.
Done for you.
We set it up, write the messages and connect it to your phone, website and ads. You don't configure anything.
WhatsApp replies.
Speed to Lead replies on WhatsApp, not just to missed calls but to website forms, Facebook ads and Google enquiries, then follows up on day 1, 2 and 5.
A reply-time guarantee.
Every lead is replied to in under 60 seconds, or that month is free (terms).
Local.
We're a West Midlands business, reachable on WhatsApp, working with trades across the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
A simple price.
£99 + VAT/month per product, first month free, no contract.
Five steps to a decision.
Do you only want missed callers texted back?
A pure text-back tool like CallBack or Callio may be enough.
Do you want calls answered by AI?
Compare Trade Receptionist, TradesCall, JobBell, Remi, whoza.ai and our AI Voice Receptionist. Check the call or minute limits against how many calls you get.
Do enquiries come from lots of places (website, Facebook, Google)?
Look for something that replies to all of them, not just calls. That's what our Speed to Lead does.
Would you rather someone else set it up?
Choose a done-for-you provider.
Work out the maths.
Use our lost revenue calculator with your own numbers.
Questions about the comparison.
Are these prices up to date?
They were checked on each provider's website on 16 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
Why are you more expensive than some?
Our price includes done-for-you setup, replies across every enquiry source (not just calls) with follow-ups, and our under-60-second guarantee. If you don't need those, a cheaper tool may suit you better.
Do you charge VAT?
Yes. Our price is £99 + VAT per month per product.
Can I use you alongside another tool?
Yes. For example, some trades might use another call-answering service and our Speed to Lead for website and Facebook enquiries.
Is there a contract?
No. The first month is free, then £99 + VAT/month. Cancel anytime.