What is the best alldayPA alternative for tradespeople?

TextBack Pro is built specifically for UK tradespeople. Rather than paying per call for a live service, TextBack Pro automatically texts back every missed caller within 30 seconds. It captures the enquiry and can book directly into Google Calendar on Pro and Scale plans.

Does alldayPA send SMS replies to missed callers?

No. AlldayPA is a live call answering service. Agents answer in your business name and take messages. No automatic SMS is sent to the caller. TextBack Pro sends an SMS within 30 seconds of every missed call.

AlldayPA alternative

AlldayPA charges per call.
TextBack Pro charges per month. That's it.

AlldayPA is one of the UK's biggest live answering services, but it charges per call and requires a contract. TextBack Pro is £47 per month flat: instant SMS reply to every missed call, no per-call fees, no contract, no surprise bills.

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Why businesses look for an alldayPA alternative

Per-call fees add up fast

AlldayPA charges a base fee plus a cost per call handled. For a tradesperson with a steady flow of enquiries, these costs compound quickly. TextBack Pro is a single flat charge every month, no matter how many calls come in.

Contracts are difficult to leave

Like most full-service answering providers, alldayPA requires a contractual commitment. If your needs change or costs outgrow the value, you're locked in. TextBack Pro is month-to-month with no notice period.

The response still isn't instant

Even with live agents, there's a delay between the missed call and the callback. Most callers ring a competitor within 5 minutes. TextBack Pro sends an SMS to the caller in under 30 seconds, while they're still thinking of you.

TextBack Pro vs AlldayPA

	TextBack Pro	AlldayPA
Monthly cost	From £47 flat	Base + per-call
Per-call fees	✓ None	× Yes
Contract required	✓ No	× Yes
Instant SMS reply (under 30s)	✓	× No SMS
Works 24/7 automatically	✓	Live agents (24/7)
Caller gets written record	✓ SMS	×
AI two-way conversation	✓	×
Google Calendar booking	✓ Pro plan	×
No contract	✓	×
14-day free trial	✓	×
Setup time	10 minutes	1 to 3 days

An honest take on alldayPA

What alldayPA does well

One of the UK's largest and most established providers
24/7 live agents, good for professional services
Handles complex calls and legal/financial enquiries well

Where it falls short for trades

Costs far more than a sole trader needs to spend
Per-call fees make bills unpredictable on busy months
No SMS to caller: they wait for a callback that may come hours later
Contracts make it hard to scale down or switch

Common questions

Is TextBack Pro cheaper than alldayPA?

Yes. AlldayPA charges a monthly base plus per-call or per-minute rates. For a small business with 50 to 200 missed calls per month, total costs can reach £100 to £300 or more. TextBack Pro is £47 per month flat, covering up to 200 missed call replies with no additional charges.

Is alldayPA good for UK tradespeople?

AlldayPA is a strong service, but it is designed for professional services businesses that need a human on the phone. For a tradesperson who mainly needs missed calls captured and replied to quickly, TextBack Pro offers the same outcome at a fraction of the cost.

Can I try TextBack Pro before committing?

Yes. TextBack Pro offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. You can be live in 10 minutes, test it on real missed calls, and cancel at any time before the trial ends. AlldayPA typically requires a contract before you can get started.

£47 flat. No per-call fees. No contract.

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