AutoReception
Brisbane-based AI receptionist that answers calls, books jobs and plugs into ServiceM8 and Xero. Pricing isn't published, so you can't compare it until you book a consultation.
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The short answer
AutoReception is a Brisbane-based AI receptionist that answers calls, books jobs and connects to ServiceM8 and Xero. It suits ServiceM8 trades that want call notes landing in their job system. The catch: pricing isn't published, so you need a consultation to know the cost, and we found no verified independent rating.
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“The integration list (ServiceM8, Xero) is the best reason to look. With no published price, it's hard to weigh against AI receptionists that show theirs.”
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Overview
AutoReception is an AI receptionist run from Spring Hill in Brisbane. It answers calls 24/7, captures leads, books appointments into your calendar and can send quotes, invoices and SMS follow-ups. Its site lists trade pages for plumbers and electricians alongside dental, legal and real estate.
How it works: you start with a live browser demo or a consultation, and AutoReception says setup takes under 48 hours. A portal app lets you view calls, recordings, analytics and retrain the agent.
Integrations are the strong point on paper. The site lists ServiceM8, Xero, Google Calendar, Gmail, Outlook and Zapier. For a ServiceM8 shop that's a closer fit than an AI receptionist that only reads a calendar.
The honest assessment: pricing is not published. The FAQ says it depends on call volume and setup needs, so you can't compare it with Sophiie or Giday without a sales conversation. The homepage figures on answer rates and savings are the vendor's own, and we found no independent rating with a review count we could verify. We have not tested it hands-on.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Lists ServiceM8 and Xero integrations; Sophiie AI and BookEveryCall list neither
- ✓Australian business with a Brisbane address and AU trade pages
- ✓Free live demo in the browser before you talk to anyone
- ✓Covers quotes, invoices and SMS follow-ups, not just call answering
Watch out for
- ✕No published pricing, so you can't compare cost without a sales call
- ✕No published free trial; the demo is a sample agent, not your own number
- ✕Answer-rate and savings figures on the site are the vendor's own
- ✕No independent rating with a review count we could verify
Who it suits
- ServiceM8 or Xero shops that want calls to flow into the tools they already run
- Owners happy to book a consultation and get a tailored quote
Who it doesn’t suit
- Sole traders who want a published price before any conversation
- Anyone who wants to trial it on their own number without talking to sales
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Our provisional scores out of 5, from public information. No third-party rating is shown because we could not verify one.
Pricing
Pricing not published, quote on request
Pricing not published, quote on request. AutoReception's FAQ says pricing depends on call volume and setup needs (autoreception.com.au/faqs, accessed 18 Oct 2026). A live browser demo is free; we found no published free trial.
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