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SkipCalls offers the same features for 96% less - no setup fees, no overages

$199/year
SkipCalls (unlimited)
vs
$2,400+/year
Nexa (100 min/month)
Trusted by 500+ small businesses
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SkipCalls vs Nexa: Feature Comparison

See exactly what you get with each service. SkipCalls matches Nexa on core features while eliminating setup fees and overage charges.

Feature
SkipCalls
Nexa
Annual Cost$199/year$2,400+/year
Setup Fee$0$75
24/7 Availability
Setup Time60 seconds1-3 days
Per-Minute Overage$0 (unlimited)$2.25/minute
Included MinutesUnlimited100-500 min/month
Bilingual (Spanish)
Nexa: +$50/month extra
Appointment Booking
Call Transfer
CRM Integration
Nexa: Enterprise plan only
Spam Blocking
Call Transcripts
Consistent Quality
AI never has bad days

Why Businesses Switch from Nexa

Nexa's hybrid human+AI approach sounds great, but small businesses are finding pure AI delivers better consistency at a fraction of the cost.

Hidden Overage Costs
$2.25/minute
Nexa overage rate

Nexa's base plan includes only 100 minutes. Exceed that and you're paying $2.25 per minute. A busy month can quickly double your bill.

SkipCalls: $0 overage, unlimited calls
Inconsistent Quality
Human Variability
Different agents, different results

Nexa's hybrid model means you might get a great agent or an overworked one. Reviews cite agents "not following scripts" and "transferring before qualifying."

SkipCalls: Consistent AI quality, every call
Setup Fee + Delays
$75 + Days
Setup fee + onboarding time

Nexa charges a $75 setup fee for "programming, onboarding, and training." Then you wait days for your account to go live.

SkipCalls: $0 setup, live in 60 seconds

The Real Cost of Nexa

Let's break down what you actually pay with Nexa vs SkipCalls.

Nexa
Nexa (formerly AnswerFirst)
Essential Plan (100 min)$200/mo
Setup fee$75
Annual cost (base)$2,400/year
Average overage (50 min)+$112.50/mo
Bilingual add-on+$50/mo
Realistic Total$4,425+/year

Based on 150 minutes/month + bilingual

SkipCalls
SkipCalls AI
Annual Plan (unlimited)$199/year
Setup fee$0
Monthly equivalent$16.58/mo
Overage fees$0
Bilingual included$0
Total Cost$199/year

Unlimited calls, 24/7, no surprises

Save $4,226+ per year

That's 96% savings switching from Nexa to SkipCalls

Why Pure AI Beats Hybrid

Nexa's hybrid model sounds appealing, but here's why 100% AI actually delivers better results for most businesses.

Nexa's Hybrid Model
  • Quality varies by agent - some great, some not
  • Agents handle dozens of businesses - limited context
  • Training and turnover issues affect service
  • Agents may not follow your script exactly
  • Peak times mean longer hold times
SkipCalls Pure AI
  • Same consistent quality on every single call
  • Dedicated to your business - full context always
  • No turnover - your AI never leaves or needs retraining
  • Follows your script perfectly, every time
  • Instant answers - no hold times ever

Everything Nexa Has, Plus More

SkipCalls matches Nexa feature-for-feature, then adds extras that hybrid services can't match.

Appointment Booking

Automatic calendar integration

Live Call Transfer

Connect calls to you instantly

Bilingual Support

English and Spanish

Included free (Nexa charges $50/mo)

CRM Integration

Sync with your tools

Instant Setup

Live in 60 seconds

SkipCalls Only

Unlimited Calls

No per-minute charges

SkipCalls Only

Call Transcripts

Full text of every call

SkipCalls Only

AI Spam Blocking

Filters out robocalls

SkipCalls Only

Switch in 60 Seconds

No complicated migration. No waiting for onboarding. Keep your business number and start saving immediately.

1

Download SkipCalls

Get the app and set up your AI receptionist in minutes

2

Forward Your Calls

Set up call forwarding from your business line

3

Cancel Nexa

Once you're happy, cancel your Nexa subscription

See Call Forwarding Setup Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SkipCalls as good as Nexa?

SkipCalls offers all the core features Nexa provides - 24/7 availability, appointment booking, bilingual support, and CRM integration. The key difference is SkipCalls is 100% AI-powered, which means consistent quality on every call, no training variability, and unlimited calls with no overage fees. For most small businesses, SkipCalls delivers better value at 96% less cost.

How do I switch from Nexa to SkipCalls?

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 except faster, more consistent responses.

Does SkipCalls offer the same hybrid human+AI approach as Nexa?

SkipCalls is a fully AI-powered solution. Unlike Nexa's hybrid model where you might get different quality depending on which agent answers, SkipCalls delivers consistent, professional responses every time. Our AI handles appointment scheduling, lead capture, message taking, and call transfers automatically. For complex issues, it can transfer directly to you.

What about Nexa's setup fee - does SkipCalls have one?

No. SkipCalls has zero setup fees. Nexa charges a $75 setup fee for account programming and onboarding. With SkipCalls, you're up and running in 60 seconds with no upfront costs.

Will callers know they're talking to an AI?

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 - often more consistently than human agents who may be handling calls for dozens of different businesses.

Try SkipCalls Free for 7 Days

No credit card required. See why businesses are switching from Nexa to SkipCalls for 96% less cost with consistent AI quality.

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