AI Receptionist Comparisons for Contractors
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Contractors evaluating AI receptionists usually compare a handful of names. These pages lay out, side by side, what each company publishes about itself — pricing, setup model, and integrations — and where ERA Solutions is different. We link every source and date every review.
How AI receptionist vendors differ
| Vendor | Model | Published pricing (per vendor site) |
|---|---|---|
| ERA Solutions | Done-for-you build + monthly management; contractors; Texas-based | $1,000–$2,500 implementation + $500–$1,100/mo |
| Sameday AI | Platform for home services with native FSM integrations | From $449/mo (Launch) and $789/mo (Scale) |
| Smith.ai | AI + human receptionists, many industries, per-call billing | Free tier; AI Pro from $150/mo; human plans from $300/mo |
| Avoca AI | AI CSR platform for home-service call centers; ServiceTitan-centric | Quote-based (conversation volume + integration tier) |
| Broccoli AI | AI voice agents for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical; works with ServiceTitan and Housecall Pro | Not published (demo-led) |
| Rosie | Self-serve AI answering for small businesses, trains from your website | From $49/mo; tiers at $149 and $299/mo |
| Goodcall | Self-serve AI phone agent priced by unique customers | Starter from $79/mo per agent; higher tiers available |
Our method
- We use only what each vendor publishes on its own website, and we link it.
- We compare models, pricing, setup, and stated integrations — not unverifiable claims about quality.
- We note where vendor pages conflict and tell you to confirm directly.
- We date each review and update when vendors change their published information.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI receptionist for contractors?
There is no single best option. Self-serve tools are cheapest if you have time to configure them; platforms with native field-service integrations suit companies whose scheduling lives in that software; enterprise CSR platforms suit call-center operations; done-for-you services like ERA suit owners who want the system built and managed for them.
Why does ERA cost more than self-serve tools?
ERA’s price includes custom implementation — designing the call flow, qualification, and urgency rules with you, testing, and ongoing management — not just software access.
Sources
- Broccoli AI — Homepage
- Broccoli AI — Y Combinator profile
- Rosie — Home services
- Rosie — Pricing
- Goodcall — Pricing
ERA Solutions publishes this page. We compared what each company states on its own website as of the review date and linked every source. Features and pricing change — confirm with each vendor before you buy. If anything here is inaccurate, email lucas.erasolutions@gmail.com and we will correct it.
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