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How we compare to the other ways of answering
Every option here works for someone. Below is how each model differs in coverage, setup and human hand-off. Terms and prices for other options vary, so check them directly with each provider.
| Contactless Trust™ | Answering service | DIY AI voice tool | Voicemail | Hired receptionist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical monthly cost | €497–€1,297 | Varies by provider | Varies by provider | Varies by provider | Varies by employer |
| Hours covered | 24/7, every day | Often office hours, out-of-hours costs extra | 24/7 once you build it | 24/7, but nobody answers | Working hours only |
| Time to go live | Within 14 working days after signed order and completed onboarding | Varies | Varies | Immediate | Varies |
| Knows your prices, services and hours | Yes, built from your own material | Reads a short script | Only what you configure yourself | No | Yes, once trained |
| Books appointments in your calendar | Yes | Sometimes, at extra cost | If you build the integration | No | Yes |
| Hands the caller to a person | Yes — stated at the start of every call | It is a person | Only if you wire it up | No | Yes |
| Someone reviews real calls each month | Yes, a human in Stavanger | Rarely | You do | No | You do |
| Try before you pay | €497 setup today, then fourteen free days from go-live | Usually not | Free tiers, no setup help | n/a | No |
| Cancel | 30 days' notice, no contract | Contract terms vary | Anytime | n/a | Notice period and severance |
When an answering service wins
You need a real human on every single call and the volume is low enough that per-minute pricing stays cheap. Expect scripts rather than deep knowledge of your prices.
When a DIY tool wins
You enjoy building, you have time to test dozens of calls yourself, and nobody minds if the first version gets things wrong. There is no one to call when it does.
When our service fits
You want it answered properly from day one, in your own words, with bookings landing in your calendar and a person who reads the transcripts each month and improves it.
Try it for fourteen days
The €497 setup is charged today. Your fourteen free days start when your line goes live, and you can cancel before day fifteen without a monthly fee.