Updated Oct 2026 · 42 tools reviewed
💵 AI Tools Pricing Index
What 42 tools for local shops actually cost to start, pulled from each vendor's own pricing page. Use it, share it, or cite it — just link back.
Updated Oct 2026 (prices checked Oct 16, 2026) · Download the CSV · Browse the directory
📌 How to read this: Every tool here passed our vetting check on Oct 16, 2026. "Starting paid price" is the cheapest paid plan the vendor lists. Where a vendor only quotes after a demo, we say Not published instead of guessing. We didn't find a published setup fee for most tools, so that column usually says Not published too. Prices change, so check the source link before you buy.
📞 24/7 Phone Receptionists
12 tools| Tool | Category | Starting paid price | Free plan / trial | Setup fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith.ai | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $150/mo (Pro AI receptionist, 75 calls) | Yes: free plan, 25 calls/mo | Not published | smith.ai ↗ |
| Ruby | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $250/mo (50 minutes) | No free plan listed | Not published | ruby.com ↗ |
| Dialzara | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $29/mo (60 minutes) | 7-day free trial | Not published | dialzara.com ↗ |
| My AI Front Desk | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually) | No free plan listed | Not published | myaifrontdesk.com ↗ |
| Rosie | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $49/mo (250 minutes) | 7-day free trial | Not published | heyrosie.com ↗ |
| Goodcall | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $79/mo | Free demo agent before you add a number | Not published | goodcall.com ↗ |
| Upfirst | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $24.95/mo (30 calls) | Free trial | Not published | upfirst.ai ↗ |
| NextPhone | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $199/mo | No free plan listed | Not published | getnextphone.com ↗ |
| Quo (formerly OpenPhone) | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $15/user/mo billed annually ($19 monthly) | Free trial | Not published | quo.com ↗ |
| Abby Connect | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $165/mo (50 minutes) | Free trial | Not published | abby.com ↗ |
| ServiceAgent | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $49/mo Core ($39/mo yearly) | Yes: Launch plan $0 (pay as you go) | Not published | serviceagent.ai ↗ |
| OnCrew | 24/7 Phone Receptionists | $49/mo (100 calls) | 14-day free trial, no card | Not published | oncrew.ai ↗ |
🛠️ Field Service & Scheduling
10 tools| Tool | Category | Starting paid price | Free plan / trial | Setup fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Field Service & Scheduling | $29/mo billed annually ($49 monthly), 1 user | Free trial | Not published | getjobber.com ↗ |
| Housecall Pro | Field Service & Scheduling | $59/mo billed annually ($79 monthly), 1 user | 14-day free trial | Not published | housecallpro.com ↗ |
| ServiceTitan | Field Service & Scheduling | Not published (quote per technician) | No | Not published | servicetitan.com ↗ |
| Workiz | Field Service & Scheduling | Not published (request pricing) | Free trial | Not published | workiz.com ↗ |
| FieldPulse | Field Service & Scheduling | Not published (custom quote, seat-based) | No free plan listed | Not published | fieldpulse.com ↗ |
| Service Fusion | Field Service & Scheduling | $208/mo billed annually ($245 monthly) | No free plan listed (free demo) | Not published | servicefusion.com ↗ |
| FieldEdge | Field Service & Scheduling | Not published (demo-led quote) | No | Not published | fieldedge.com ↗ |
| ServiceM8 | Field Service & Scheduling | $29/mo (50 jobs) | Yes: free plan (1 user, 30 jobs/mo); 14-day trial | Not published | servicem8.com ↗ |
| Kickserv | Field Service & Scheduling | $60/mo (5 users) | 30-day free trial | Not published | kickserv.com ↗ |
| Square Appointments | Field Service & Scheduling | $49/mo per location (Plus) | Yes: free plan | Not published | squareup.com ↗ |
📒 Bookkeeping & Invoicing
10 tools| Tool | Category | Starting paid price | Free plan / trial | Setup fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Online | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $38/mo (Simple Start) | Yes: free plan (1 user, 2 invoices/mo); 30-day trial | Not published | quickbooks.intuit.com ↗ |
| Xero | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $27/mo (Early) | Free trial | Not published | xero.com ↗ |
| FreshBooks | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $23/mo (Lite, 5 clients) | Free trial | Not published | freshbooks.com ↗ |
| Wave | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $19/mo (Pro) or $190/yr | Yes: Starter plan $0 | Not published | waveapps.com ↗ |
| Zoho Books | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $20/mo ($15/mo billed annually) | Yes: free under $50K revenue | Not published | zoho.com ↗ |
| Digits | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $65/mo (Essentials) | 30-day free trial | Not published | digits.com ↗ |
| Booke AI | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $129/mo per business | No free plan listed | Not published | booke.ai ↗ |
| Docyt | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $299/mo per property | No free plan listed | Not published | docyt.com ↗ |
| Puzzle | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $30/mo (Starter) | Free trial | Optional migration $149 | puzzle.io ↗ |
| Invoice Simple | Bookkeeping & Invoicing | $6.99/mo (3 invoices/mo) | Free trial | Not published | invoicesimple.com ↗ |
💬 Website Chat & Workflows
10 tools| Tool | Category | Starting paid price | Free plan / trial | Setup fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidio | Website Chat & Workflows | $24.17/mo billed annually (Starter) | Yes: free plan; 7-day trial | Not published | tidio.com ↗ |
| Intercom (Fin AI Agent) | Website Chat & Workflows | $29/seat/mo + $0.99 per Fin outcome | 14-day free trial | Not published | intercom.com ↗ |
| Chatbase | Website Chat & Workflows | $40/mo ($32 billed yearly) | Not published | Not published | chatbase.co ↗ |
| Botpress | Website Chat & Workflows | $150/mo billed annually (Plus) | Yes: free plan, 100 conversations/mo | Not published | botpress.com ↗ |
| Podium | Website Chat & Workflows | Not published (talk to sales) | No free plan listed | Not published | podium.com ↗ |
| Birdeye | Website Chat & Workflows | Not published (priced by location count) | No free plan listed | Not published | birdeye.com ↗ |
| HubSpot (free CRM + chat) | Website Chat & Workflows | $20/seat/mo (Starter) | Yes: free CRM tools | Not published | hubspot.com ↗ |
| Zapier | Website Chat & Workflows | $19.99/mo (Professional) | Yes: free plan | Not published | zapier.com ↗ |
| Make | Website Chat & Workflows | Not published | Yes: free plan, 1,000 credits/mo | Not published | make.com ↗ |
| Crisp | Website Chat & Workflows | $45/mo per workspace (Mini) | Yes: free plan; trial on paid plans | Not published | crisp.chat ↗ |
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