AI tools & systems for General Local Business
Every local business needs the basics: answer every call, get reviews, keep a simple website and stay in touch with customers.
Guides
How to Set Up Missed-Call Text Back for a Small Contractor (Step-by-Step)
Three ways to automatically text back callers you miss, from a $29/month add-on to a DIY Twilio setup that costs pennies per text, with verified prices and forwarding codes.
AI Receptionists & Answering
Rosie ↗
AI phone answering that takes messages, sends booking links and books appointments 24/7, from $49/mo.
AI Receptionists & Answering
AI-Receptionist.com ↗
Low-cost AI receptionist in 55+ languages with Google Calendar booking, from $14/mo.
AI Receptionists & Answering
Smith.ai ↗
AI receptionist backed by live North America-based agents; free tier with 25 calls/mo.
AI Receptionists & Answering
Goodcall ↗
AI answering billed per unique customer instead of per minute, from $79/mo.
AI Receptionists & Answering
Dialpad ↗
AI-powered business phone and contact center platform.
Business Phone SystemsAI Receptionists & Answering
RingCentral ↗
Cloud business phone system (calls, messaging, video) with an AI Receptionist (AIR) product.
Business Phone SystemsAI Receptionists & Answering
Business Phone Systems
Dialpad ↗
AI-powered business phone and contact center platform.
Business Phone SystemsAI Receptionists & Answering
Quo (formerly OpenPhone) ↗
Shared business phone numbers for calls, texts and contacts with AI features.
Business Phone SystemsEmail & SMS
RingCentral ↗
Cloud business phone system (calls, messaging, video) with an AI Receptionist (AIR) product.
Business Phone SystemsAI Receptionists & Answering
CRM & Field Service
HighLevel ↗
All-in-one sales and marketing platform (CRM, funnels, texting) that agencies can white-label.
CRM & Field ServiceMarketing & SocialEmail & SMSAutomation (Zapier, Make)
HubSpot ↗
CRM with free and paid marketing, sales and service tools.
CRM & Field ServiceEmail & SMSMarketing & Social
Scheduling & Booking
Acuity Scheduling ↗
Appointment booking and scheduling software (part of Squarespace).
Scheduling & Booking
Square Appointments ↗
Booking software tied into Square payments.
Scheduling & BookingInvoicing & Payments
Reviews & Reputation
Podium ↗
AI lead management, messaging and review tools for local businesses.
Reviews & ReputationEmail & SMS
Marketing & Social
HighLevel ↗
All-in-one sales and marketing platform (CRM, funnels, texting) that agencies can white-label.
CRM & Field ServiceMarketing & SocialEmail & SMSAutomation (Zapier, Make)
HubSpot ↗
CRM with free and paid marketing, sales and service tools.
CRM & Field ServiceEmail & SMSMarketing & Social
Email & SMS
Quo (formerly OpenPhone) ↗
Shared business phone numbers for calls, texts and contacts with AI features.
Business Phone SystemsEmail & SMS
HighLevel ↗
All-in-one sales and marketing platform (CRM, funnels, texting) that agencies can white-label.
CRM & Field ServiceMarketing & SocialEmail & SMSAutomation (Zapier, Make)
HubSpot ↗
CRM with free and paid marketing, sales and service tools.
CRM & Field ServiceEmail & SMSMarketing & Social
Podium ↗
AI lead management, messaging and review tools for local businesses.
Reviews & ReputationEmail & SMS
Twilio ↗
APIs for SMS, voice and email; US SMS from $0.0083/segment plus carrier fees.
Email & SMSAutomation (Zapier, Make)
Invoicing & Payments
Square Appointments ↗
Booking software tied into Square payments.
Scheduling & BookingInvoicing & Payments
Website Builders
Automation (Zapier, Make)
HighLevel ↗
All-in-one sales and marketing platform (CRM, funnels, texting) that agencies can white-label.
CRM & Field ServiceMarketing & SocialEmail & SMSAutomation (Zapier, Make)
Twilio ↗
APIs for SMS, voice and email; US SMS from $0.0083/segment plus carrier fees.
Email & SMSAutomation (Zapier, Make)