Abby Connect
Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial
Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.
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PATLive
Live virtual receptionist and answering service. Pay-as-you-go $49/mo + $2.99/min; 50 min $99/mo; 14-day free trial (from the vendor’s pricing page). Checked on Oct 15, 2026.
| Best for | Any Small BusinessHome Services |
|---|---|
| Jobs | AI receptionist & after-hours calls |
| Entry price | Pay-as-you-go $49/mo + $2.99/min; 50 min $99/mo; 14-day free trial |
| Free tier | No |
| Integrations mentioned on vendor site | Salesforce |
| Last checked | Oct 15, 2026 · verified from vendor site |
Set it up
- Start a free trial from the vendor pricing page (https://www.patlive.com/pricing/).
- Connect the tools you already use; the vendor site mentions Salesforce.
- Forward missed and after-hours calls to it, write the greeting and FAQ answers, then place a test call.
The Zoho-native way
Zoho Voice (business phone, IVR and call routing; not an AI receptionist)
Sources
- https://www.patlive.com/ — homepage snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://www.patlive.com/pricing/ — pricing page snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://www.patlive.com/affiliate-program/ — affiliate/referral program link found on vendor site (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
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