AppFolio
Property managers
Varies
See site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
The toolbox
Tools that get the job done.
Honest pros, cons and price notes. Find the right fit, then confirm the details with the vendor.
Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Broadly
Small local shops
Varies
See site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Canva
DIY marketing
Free
Free tier; Pro see site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
ChatGPT
Every owner
Free
Free tier; Plus about $20/mo
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Claude
Heavy writing
Free
Free tier; Pro about $20/mo monthly, or about $17/mo with annual billing. Confirm current terms.
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
CompanyCam
Roofers and contractors
Varies
See site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Google Business Profile
Every local business
Free
Free
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Housecall Pro
Growing HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses
Varies
Plans see site; CSR AI add-on priced by sales
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Jobber
Small home-service crews
Varies
Plans see site; AI Receptionist add-on about $29/mo for 30 conversations, then $0.79 each (included on Plus)
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
NiceJob
More Google reviews
Varies
See site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Podium
Review- and text-heavy shops
$200+
Quote-based
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
QuickBooks Online
Most small businesses
Varies
See site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Reception.ai
Small shops wanting inexpensive AI answering
Under $50
From $29/mo (75 min); Plus $79/mo; Premium $199/mo
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Ruby
Humans only
$200+
Current receptionist plans: request a quote. Previously published numeric prices could not be confirmed.
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
ServiceTitan
Larger contractors
$200+
Quote-based; AI Voice Agent usage-based
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Smith.ai
AI plus human fallback
Varies
AI and human-backed plans; see site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Tekmetric
Auto repair shops
Varies
See site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.
Zapier
Automating handoffs
Varies
Free tier; paid see site
Price checked Sep 2026.Prices change. Confirm on the vendor’s site.