How DeskAgent Compares With Other AI Receptionists
DeskAgent® is a done-for-you AI front desk that answers phone, WhatsApp, web chat and email for UK service businesses, from £85/month per agent with no contract. These side-by-side comparisons show how it lines up with other options, using each company's own published information.
Last updated 27/10/2026 · Competitor facts checked on 27 October 2026 · Written by DeskAgent
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DeskAgent vs Moneypenny
Choose Moneypenny if you want an established UK answering brand with real receptionists ready to step in behind the AI, with AI Receptionist plans from £49 a month.
See the comparisonDeskAgent vs Fasthosts
Choose Fasthosts if you mainly need calls answered, want the lowest monthly price and are happy to set it up yourself.
See the comparisonDeskAgent vs bOnline
Choose bOnline if you are happy to run your phones through bOnline and want the cheapest AI answering add-on, set up yourself.
See the comparisonDeskAgent vs UpZilo
Choose UpZilo if you want a lower monthly price and are happy with a 12-month agreement and a monthly allowance, or you want Instagram and Messenger answered and marketing from the same company.
See the comparisonDeskAgent vs Smith.ai
Choose Smith.ai if you are a North American business and want the option of live receptionists behind the AI.
See the comparisonDeskAgent vs Upfirst
Choose Upfirst if you are a US small business that wants a low-cost, self-serve AI answering service.
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