Compare
Jayhop vs. a live answering service
Live answering services put a real person on your calls, and that's worth something. Here's an honest look at where each one fits.
| Voicemail | Live answering service | Jayhop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picks up 24/7 | No | Yes, with hold times when busy | Yes, in two rings |
| Books the job on your calendar | No | Usually takes a message | Yes |
| Knows your services and service area | No | Reads from a script | Yes |
| Puts emergencies first | No | Pages whoever is on the list | Yes |
| Monthly cost | Free, plus the jobs that call someone else | Starts around $250 a month for 50 minutes | $249 with 400 minutes |
Answering-service price based on published live receptionist plans, checked November 2026.
When a live service makes sense
If every caller needs a human voice no matter what, or your calls are long, complicated conversations, a live service may be the better fit, and you'll pay per minute for it.
When Jayhop makes sense
If most calls are new customers wanting an estimate, emergencies that need to reach you, or messages, Jayhop answers instantly, books the job, and costs a flat monthly price with included minutes.
What are missed calls costing you?
Put in your own numbers. We keep it conservative: we assume only 1 in 5 missed callers would have hired you.
Work you may be missing each month
$19,200
3 calls a week × 4 weeks × 1 in 5 hired × $8,000
Jayhop's Booking plan is $249 a month. One recovered job covers it for years.
Hear her answer. Then decide.
Call the demo line, or book a free 15-minute call with Del.