Answer every call for less than a part-time hire
Forward your number, the AI answers in your voice from your knowledge base, and you control it with one switch — on, off, or after-hours only.
Every unanswered call is a customer calling the next name on Google
Only 37.8–55% of calls to local service businesses reach a live person. About 80% of the callers who hit voicemail hang up without leaving a message. 28.5% of calls come in after hours, and more than a third of those callers already know what they want.
A solo landscaper is on the mower when his phone buzzes in his pocket. He can’t get to it. By the time he calls back that evening, the customer has already booked someone else — someone who happened to pick up.
Cost, control, and a 5-minute setup — in that order
Cost.
Starter is $79/mo for 120 minutes (about 40 calls) — a fraction of a $2,500+/mo front-desk hire or a $150–300/mo human answering service that just takes messages and can’t answer questions about your business.
Control.
The Toggle is one switch. Run Safety Net mode — your phone rings first, the AI only catches what you miss — or Front Desk mode, where the AI answers every call on the first ring. Flip it off any time.
Setup.
Forward your number with one star code, then call your own number and watch the transcript land in your inbox. Five minutes, no technician, no phone system to learn.
If you only want overflow coverage rather than a full front-desk replacement, missed-call recovery walks through Safety Net mode in more depth.
One switch decides whether the AI answers first, catches the overflow, or stays off.
Three plans, real minute buckets, no surprises
Starter — $79/mo, 120 minutes (about 40 calls), 100 texts. Pro — $169/mo, 450 minutes (about 150 calls), 300 texts, website chat, lead scoring. Scale — $299/mo, 1,000 minutes (about 330 calls), 700 texts, priority support. Annual billing is 2 months free on any plan.
A live usage meter shows exactly where you stand, with alerts at 80% and 100% — you choose what happens at the cap, pause or keep answering. $4 gets you 14 days to try the whole thing (30 AI minutes, 25 texts), card required.
The math: one captured $300 job covers about four months of Starter.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a human answering service?+
Human services meter per call or minute at $150–300/mo and can only take a message. RankLadder answers real questions from your knowledge base, books appointments, and costs less.
What happens if I go over my minutes?+
You get alerts at 80% and 100% of your bucket, and you choose what happens next — pause answering or keep going. No bill shock.
Can I turn it off whenever I want?+
Yes. The Toggle is one switch — on, off, or after-hours only.
How long does setup actually take?+
About 5 minutes. Forward your number with one star code, then call it yourself to hear the AI answer and watch the transcript appear.
What if I just want it to catch calls I miss, not answer first?+
That's Safety Net mode — your phone rings first, and the AI only picks up what you don't get to.
Is there a free trial?+
$4 gets you 14 days (30 AI minutes, 25 texts) to try the whole thing, card required.