AI Receptionist
Upfirst pricing and fit for trades
AI receptionist priced per call that answers 24/7, texts callers your booking link and transfers emergencies, with pages for HVAC and contractors.
Best for: Small shops that want per call pricing from $24.95/mo for 30 calls, with emergency transfers.
Skip it if: you need jobs booked into your calendar on the call. It texts callers your booking link.
Key facts
Prices checked October 21, 2026 on upfirst.ai. Prices change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.
- Pricing
- Starter $24.95/mo (30 calls), Premium $59.95/mo (90 calls), Pro $159.95/mo (300 calls), Scale $299/mo (600 calls). Extra calls $0.70 to $1.50. Annual plans are 20% off.
- Price status
- Published by the vendor
- Billing
- per call
- Books into
- Not confirmed for ServiceTitan, Jobber or Housecall Pro
- Category
- AI Receptionist
- Trades focus
- HVAC, Plumbing, Contractors, Home services
- Website
- upfirst.ai
- Source
- Public source (Vendor site and pricing page, read October 21, 2026)
FAQ
- How much does Upfirst cost?
- Starter $24.95/mo (30 calls), Premium $59.95/mo (90 calls), Pro $159.95/mo (300 calls), Scale $299/mo (600 calls). Extra calls $0.70 to $1.50. Annual plans are 20% off. Checked October 21, 2026 on upfirst.ai.
- How does Upfirst bill?
- Upfirst bills per call.
- Does Upfirst book into ServiceTitan, Jobber or Housecall Pro?
- We haven't confirmed a native booking integration with ServiceTitan, Jobber or Housecall Pro. Ask Upfirst how bookings reach your software.
- What trades is Upfirst for?
- Trades focus on file: HVAC, Plumbing, Contractors, Home services.
- What are the alternatives to Upfirst?
- The closest matches on TradePhone are Voksha, Dialzara and Jobber Receptionist, based on shared trades, booking integrations and price.
Appears in: Best AI receptionist and answering service for HVAC companies · Best AI answering service for plumbers · AI receptionist for contractors
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