The Helloforward
Made for small service businesses in the US and Canada (contractors, salons, vet clinics, studios, solo practices) that miss calls while they work.
AI answering agent for small businesses that answers calls and texts, books and confirms appointments, follows up by text and tells you what it did. See the plans and prices below.
Created by helloforward.ai
Based on public information — not tested
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- No free plan
- Prices published
- Checked 1 Nov 2026
- Independent, not affiliated
How it works for your business
Made for: contractors, salons, vet clinics, studios and workshops, solo practices
- Calls ring out while you're on a job or with a client AI agent picks up unanswered calls and texts Fewer lost customers and jobs
- Booking and confirming appointments eats your day Books and confirms appointments, synced with Google Calendar More booked work without phone tag
- You don't know who called or what they wanted Leaves a clear note of each caller and the reason, and follows up by text Every lead gets an answer
What it does for you
Key things Helloforward is built to do
Answers business calls and texts when you can't pick up
Takes messages and books and confirms appointments
Follows up with clients by text
Leaves you a note of who called and why, with call recordings and transcripts
Optional two-way Google Calendar sync
Answers in the caller's language at no extra cost
Who it's for
Is Helloforward right for you?
Best for
Small service businesses in the US and Canada (contractors, salons, vet clinics, studios, solo practices) that miss calls while they work.
Pricing
Helloforward pricing
Pricing as summarised from the vendor's own pages.
Prices change. Confirm on the vendor's own pricing page before you buy.
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How to get started with Helloforward
- Start the free week
Sign up on helloforward.ai with your email (a sign-in code is sent to you) or with Google or Apple. The agent runs free for 7 days, then turns off unless you subscribe.
- Tell it about your business
Answer the setup questions: your hours, your services and how it should sound. It takes a few minutes, once.
- Get your agent's number
Get a phone number for your answering agent inside the app.
- Forward your unanswered calls
Set your phone to forward unanswered calls to the agent's number, using your phone's call-forwarding menu or your carrier's codes. If nothing works, ask your carrier to forward unanswered calls and turn voicemail off.
- Connect your calendar (optional)
Connect Google Calendar so bookings and events stay in sync both ways.
- Test it
Ring your own number and let it go unanswered to hear the agent pick up.
What you need
- A US or Canadian business phone line that supports conditional call forwarding
- A card to keep the agent on after the 7-day free week
- A Google Calendar account if you want bookings synced (optional)
Steps summarised from Helloforward's own documentation, checked .
Easy-Start Score
How easy is it to get started?
Two points per check, from public information only. Unknown never counts as a fail. How we score
Worth knowing before you start
Works by forwarding your unanswered calls to the agent's number, so your phone carrier must support call forwarding (some carriers need voicemail removed first). Serves the US and Canada only. No public help docs; the higher 'Pro' plan price is not shown in readable text on the site.
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Quick answers about Helloforward
At a glance: Helloforward: AI answering agent for small businesses that answers calls and texts, books and confirms appointments, follows up by text and tells you what it did. Best for small service businesses in the US and Canada (contractors, salons, vet clinics, studios, solo practices) that miss calls while they work. It has no free plan.
Does Helloforward have a free plan?
No. Pricing as listed by the vendor: Starter $20/month with 300 minutes included, then $0.30/minute; 7-day free trial. A Pro plan with unmetered minutes is offered (price not published in readable form — see vendor site).
How much does Helloforward cost?
Starter $20/month with 300 minutes included, then $0.30/minute; 7-day free trial. A Pro plan with unmetered minutes is offered (price not published in readable form — see vendor site). Prices change, so confirm on Helloforward's own pricing page before you buy.
Who is Helloforward best for?
Small service businesses in the US and Canada (contractors, salons, vet clinics, studios, solo practices) that miss calls while they work.
What can Helloforward do?
Answers business calls and texts when you can't pick up. Takes messages and books and confirms appointments. Follows up with clients by text. Leaves you a note of who called and why, with call recordings and transcripts. Optional two-way Google Calendar sync. Answers in the caller's language at no extra cost. Spend limit on extra minutes so calls pause instead of running up a bill.
What should I know before starting with Helloforward?
Works by forwarding your unanswered calls to the agent's number, so your phone carrier must support call forwarding (some carriers need voicemail removed first). Serves the US and Canada only. No public help docs; the higher 'Pro' plan price is not shown in readable text on the site.
What are the alternatives to Helloforward?
Similar tools in our directory include Cevanos, ClawEase, ElevenLabs Agents and Reception by ElevenAgents, ranked by how easy they are to start with.
How do I get started with Helloforward?
1. Start the free week. Sign up on helloforward.ai with your email (a sign-in code is sent to you) or with Google or Apple. The agent runs free for 7 days, then turns off unless you subscribe. 2. Tell it about your business. Answer the setup questions: your hours, your services and how it should sound. It takes a few minutes, once. 3. Get your agent's number. Get a phone number for your answering agent inside the app. 4. Forward your unanswered calls. Set your phone to forward unanswered calls to the agent's number, using your phone's call-forwarding menu or your carrier's codes. If nothing works, ask your carrier to forward unanswered calls and turn voicemail off. 5. Connect your calendar (optional). Connect Google Calendar so bookings and events stay in sync both ways. 6. Test it. Ring your own number and let it go unanswered to hear the agent pick up.
Have you tested Helloforward?
No. This page is based on public information, and we link our sources. We are independent and not affiliated with Helloforward.
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