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Virtual Reception compared with Activ8
Detail Virtual ReceptionActiv8 logo Activ8
What it doesAI receptionist that answers every call 24/7, books appointments, and takes messages Text new enquiries from your own number and get them booked by AI
StageNot given Not given
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Based inCA NZ
Pricing modelFree trial Free trial
PricingAnswering Service: $49/month (up to 250 minutes); Business: $149/month (up to 1,000 minutes); Growth: $299/month (up to 2,000 minutes); Enterprise: custom pricing. Pay annually and get 2 months free. Plans start at US$47/month (Starter: 2 workspaces, 1 phone); Single License US$97/month (5 workspaces, 5 phones); Agency License US$197/month (20 workspaces, 20 phones); Enterprise License US$497/month (100 workspaces, 100 phones). All plans include unlimited texts from your own phone with no per-te
Key features
  • Answers customer questions 24/7 about services, prices, hours and location
  • Books appointments directly into Google Calendar or AppointmentReminder.com
  • Collects caller details and sends instant text and email alerts
  • Transfers calls to you or your team in real time
  • Blocks robocalls and spam
  • Sends text links to callers (booking page, website, address, payment link)
  • Call recordings and full transcripts for review
  • Supports multiple languages including Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Korean
  • Integrates with thousands of apps through Zapier
  • Outbound calling on Growth and Enterprise plans
  • AI assistant that answers questions and books appointments from your business information
  • Multi-step follow-up campaigns with automatic branching
  • One shared inbox for texts, WhatsApp, email and Voice AI calls
  • Integration with CRM platforms including HighLevel, HubSpot and Zoho
  • Lead Finder to search and import local business contacts
  • Email campaigns from your own domain with replies in the shared inbox
  • Developer API for custom integrations and sending through your own software
What makes it different
  • Never leaves callers stuck with an answer; always takes a message or transfers to a person
  • Keeps your business phone number; customers continue calling the same number
  • Setup in about 5 minutes without technical skills needed
  • No contracts, no setup fees, cancel anytime
  • Continues answering calls even if you exceed monthly minutes
  • Text from your own number with no per-text fees, unlike traditional SMS platforms
  • AI that only answers from information you teach it and hands over when unsure
  • Built for service businesses and agencies with white label branding available
  • Faster booking than manual follow-up, without a new phone number or meter running
  • Works with existing business tools and CRM platforms
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)21 +2 (up) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)249
Referring domains (Majestic)353

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