Guide

After-Hours Answering Service: What It Costs and What to Look For

How after-hours answering is usually priced, what to compare between providers, and how an AI receptionist handles nights and weekends.

Quick answer (How much does an after-hours answering service cost?)

After-hours answering is usually billed by the month with included minutes or calls, plus a rate for overages. Compare these points before you choose.

What to compare

Price per month and what’s included (minutes or calls)
Overage rate
Setup fees and contracts
How you get the message (text, email, app)
Whether you can change the script yourself

Our pricing

Starter is $79.99 a month for 200 minutes, Pro is $149 for 700 minutes, and Business is $299 for 1,500 minutes. Extra minutes are 35¢ on Starter, 30¢ on Pro and 25¢ on Business. There’s no setup fee, plans are month to month, and every plan starts with 7 days free, cancel anytime.

How to cover only after hours

Forward your number when you close and turn forwarding off when you open, or use conditional forwarding so only missed calls go through. See how to forward calls after hours.

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FAQ

Can I use it only at night?

Yes. Forward only after-hours calls.

Do I pay for daytime minutes?

You only use minutes on calls it answers.

Is there a contract?

No. Month to month.

Is there a trial?

Yes. 7 days free, cancel anytime.