Smith.ai started as a human answering service. Answr is AI-first, built for the trades volume case.
| Feature | Answr | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $49–$299/mo flat | $1–$2/min, calls billed by length |
| 5-min call cost | Included | $5–$10 |
| Voice | AI-native | Human + some AI |
| SMS | ||
| Bilingual EN/ES (native) | Language surcharge | |
| ServiceTitan + Jobber + HCP | Limited | |
| Emergency routing | Trade-specific | Generic |
| Setup time | 10 minutes | 1–2 weeks |
If you specifically want every call routed to a human and you're OK paying $1–$2/min for the privilege, Smith.ai is fine.
If you want predictable cost, AI that books jobs into your FSM directly, and native bilingual, Answr.
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