We built Call2Calendar specifically for contractors. Not salons. Not restaurants. Not dentists. The trades. Here's how we stack up against everyone else.
Pick any competitor. We'll show you exactly where they fall short for contractors.
General AI receptionist. Not built for trades.
AI + human hybrid. Enterprise pricing.
Generic AI. Made for pizza shops and dentists.
Basic AI receptionist. Limited trade knowledge.
Budget AI. Self-service setup.
Lead capture focus. Not a true receptionist.
Ultra-cheap. Ultra-basic.
Platform-locked. Only works with Jobber.
Human operators. Take messages. That's it.
What answering services actually cost in 2026.
Every AI receptionist side by side. One table. No fluff.
| Service | Price | Contractor-Specific | Books Appointments | Emergency Dispatch | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call2Calendar | $497-997/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ On the call | ✓ Built in | Done for you |
| Rosie AI | $49/mo | ✗ General | ~ Texts a link | ✗ No | Self-service |
| Smith.ai | $292/mo | ✗ General | ✓ Yes | ~ Add-on | Guided |
| Goodcall | $59/mo | ✗ General | ~ Basic | ✗ No | Self-service |
| My AI Front Desk | $79/mo | ✗ General | ~ Basic | ✗ No | Self-service |
| Dialzara | $29/mo | ✗ General | ✗ No | ✗ No | DIY |
| LeadTruffle | $229/mo | ~ Partial | ✗ No | ✗ No | Guided |
| SkipCalls | $1.90/wk | ✗ General | ✗ No | ✗ No | Self-service |
| Jobber AI | $99/mo | ~ Jobber only | ✓ Jobber only | ✗ No | Jobber-locked |
| Answering Services | $800-1500/mo | ✗ Generic scripts | ✗ Takes messages | ~ Extra cost | Days-weeks |
Call Jessica at (610) 890-4822. Tell her you need an AC unit replaced on a Saturday. Try to tell it's AI.
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