vsAnswerConnectLooking for an AnswerConnect Alternative?
Forbes' Best Answering Service costs $4,275+/year. SkipCalls is $99/year.
AnswerConnect is Excellent - But Premium Comes at a Premium Price
AnswerConnect earned Forbes' Best Answering Service 2026 recognition for good reason. Their human receptionists are professional, reliable, and available 24/7/365 with no holiday surcharges. They have a 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot from 1,300+ reviews.
The catch? That premium quality costs $350+/month for just 200 minutes, plus $2.50 per extra minute. For a small business taking 15 calls a day, that's potentially $6,000+/year. SkipCalls offers similar functionality for $99/year flat.
SkipCalls vs AnswerConnect: Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each service. SkipCalls matches AnswerConnect on most features while eliminating per-minute charges and setup fees.
| Feature | | AnswerConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $99/year | $4,275+/year |
| 24/7 Availability Both offer 24/7/365 coverage | ||
| Setup Fee | $0 | $75 |
| Setup Time | 60 seconds | 1-2 business days |
| Per-Minute Overage | $0 (unlimited) | $2.5/minute |
| Included Minutes | Unlimited | 200 minutes/month (entry) |
| Bilingual (Spanish) | ||
| Appointment Booking | ||
| Live Chat AnswerConnect includes live chat answering | ||
| CRM Integration | ||
| Spam Blocking | ||
| Call Transcripts | ||
| Contract Required | None | Month-to-month |
Why Businesses Switch from AnswerConnect
AnswerConnect delivers premium service, but their pricing model makes it difficult for small businesses to budget predictably.
AnswerConnect's entry plan includes only 200 minutes. With average calls lasting 3-4 minutes, that's just 50-65 calls/month. Go over, and you're paying $2.50/minute - a busy week can add $200+ to your bill.
When your marketing works and calls spike, your AnswerConnect bill spikes too. Success shouldn't cost you more. Small businesses need predictable expenses to budget effectively.
AnswerConnect's entry plan costs $350/month for 200 minutes, plus a $75 setup fee. That's over $4,275 in year one before any overages. Many solo practitioners and small teams can't justify that expense.
The Real Cost of AnswerConnect
Let's break down what you actually pay with AnswerConnect vs SkipCalls for a typical small business taking ~100 calls/month.
Based on 300 minutes/month usage (100 calls x 3 min)
Unlimited calls, 24/7, no surprises
That's 99% savings switching from AnswerConnect to SkipCalls
What AnswerConnect Has That SkipCalls Matches
AnswerConnect won Forbes' recognition for their comprehensive feature set. Here's how SkipCalls compares on the features that matter most.
24/7/365 Availability
Never miss a call, any time
Bilingual Support
English and Spanish
Appointment Booking
Automatic calendar integration
Live Call Transfer
Connect calls to you instantly
CRM Integration
Sync with your tools
Lead Qualification
Capture and qualify leads
Unlimited Calls
No per-minute charges
SkipCalls OnlySpam Blocking
AI filters robocalls
SkipCalls OnlyWhat AnswerConnect Offers That SkipCalls Doesn't
Real people answering calls (at $2.50/min)
Website chat support included
If you specifically need human agents or live chat support, AnswerConnect is a solid choice - just be prepared for the $4,275+/year price tag. For most small businesses, SkipCalls' AI handles calls just as professionally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SkipCalls offers all the core features AnswerConnect provides - 24/7 availability, appointment booking, bilingual support (English/Spanish), and CRM integration. The key difference is SkipCalls uses AI instead of human receptionists, which means unlimited calls with no per-minute overage fees. AnswerConnect was voted Forbes' Best Answering Service 2026 for their human touch, but for most small businesses, SkipCalls provides equal or better coverage at 97% less cost.
Switching takes about 60 seconds. Simply download the SkipCalls app, set up your AI receptionist with your business info, and forward your business calls to your new SkipCalls number. You keep your existing business number - callers won't notice any change. No setup fees, no contracts, no hassle.
SkipCalls is a fully AI-powered solution. Our AI is trained specifically for small business calls and handles appointment scheduling, lead capture, message taking, and call transfers automatically. For businesses that specifically need human agents, AnswerConnect is a great choice - but you'll pay $4,275+/year for 200 minutes. For most businesses, AI handles 95%+ of calls perfectly.
AnswerConnect earned Forbes' Best Answering Service 2026 recognition, and they deserve it - their human receptionists are professional and reliable. However, that premium human service costs $4,275+/year minimum. SkipCalls offers comparable functionality using advanced AI for $99/year. For small businesses watching their budget, the 97% savings is hard to ignore.
Our AI uses natural, conversational language and sounds remarkably human. Many callers don't realize they're speaking with an AI. The AI is trained on millions of business conversations and handles questions, objections, and complex requests professionally. AnswerConnect has real humans, but they're also following scripts - the experience is similar.
No. SkipCalls charges a flat $99/year for unlimited calls. AnswerConnect charges $350+/month for only 200 minutes, then $2.50 per extra minute. A busy month can easily cost $500+ with AnswerConnect. With SkipCalls, it's always $99/year no matter how many calls you receive.
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