Answering Service Under $20 a Month for Small Business
Kai Backup is $10/mo for ~20 Kai-answered calls/mo. Your cell rings first. When you can't pick up, Kai, your secretary, answers, takes the message and texts you who called.
$2 for your first week, then $10/mo. Cancel anytime. No contract.
Start Kai BackupHow it works
- 01
Your cell rings first.
Calls come to you like they always do. Pick up when you can.
- 02
Kai answers the calls you miss.
When you are on a job, driving, or already on a call, Kai answers with your greeting.
- 03
You get a text.
Kai takes the message and texts you who called and what they need, so you can call back.
Keep your number
You keep your number and your phone. Forward only the calls you don't pick up. Forward-all sends Kai every call, and your own phone stops ringing.
How per-minute answering services price
Most answering services charge a monthly base fee, then bill for each minute or each call. That can look cheap on a quiet month and cost far more on a busy one. Here is how that compares, in general terms.
| What to check | Per-minute answering service | Kai Backup |
|---|---|---|
| How the price is set | Usually a monthly base fee plus a charge for each minute or each call. | $10/mo flat for ~20 Kai-answered calls/mo. |
| A busy month | The bill grows with every minute the service spends on the phone. | No per-minute charges. |
| Who picks up first | The service answers every call you send to it. | You do. Kai answers only the calls you miss. |
| Commitment | Some plans have a term, a setup fee, or extra after-hours rates. Read the terms. | No contract. Cancel anytime. |
What you get
- ~20 Kai-answered calls/mo
- Your cell rings first
- A text with who called and what they need
- Keep your number and your phone
- No per-minute charges
- No contract
Questions
Is there a real answering service under $20 a month?
Yes. Kai Backup is $10/mo for ~20 Kai-answered calls/mo. $2 for your first week, then $10/mo. Cancel anytime. Your cell rings first, and Kai answers only the calls you miss.
How do I find out who called?
Kai takes the message and texts you who called and what they need. You decide when to call them back.
Do I need a new phone number?
No. You keep your number and your phone. You forward only the calls you do not pick up, so your phone still rings first. Forward-all would send Kai every call and your own phone would stop ringing.
Is there a contract?
No. It is month to month, and you can cancel anytime.
How do per-minute answering services charge?
Most charge a monthly base fee plus a charge for each minute or each call. Some also add fees for setup, after-hours or holidays. Ask each service how a busy month is billed before you sign.
What if I get more calls than Kai Backup includes?
There are no per-minute overage charges. Your plan includes an expected monthly call allowance. If your call volume stays higher, we recommend the next plan and notify you before anything changes. You can choose to keep your current plan, and we move you back down if volume drops.
Is Kai a person?
No. Kai is a secretary built into your phone line. Kai answers in a natural voice, takes the message, and sends it to you.
Stop sending missed calls to voicemail.
$2 for your first week, then $10/mo. Cancel anytime.
Start Kai BackupSee every plan on the pricing page.