AnswerForce was acquired by Moneypenny in 2023. If you're looking for an independent, UK-built alternative with transparent flat pricing, TextBack Pro sends an automatic SMS to every missed caller within 30 seconds. From £47/month, no per-minute fees, no contract.
AnswerForce's acquisition by Moneypenny in 2023 left many customers wondering about pricing changes, service changes, and long-term continuity. TextBack Pro is independently owned with transparent month-to-month pricing.
AnswerForce used per-minute billing, a model that makes costs hard to predict and control. TextBack Pro is £47 per month flat. No minute counting, no surprise invoices at the end of a busy month.
AnswerForce originated in the US and was primarily designed for the American market. TextBack Pro is built in the UK, for the UK market: UK numbers, UK GDPR compliance, and a product designed around how UK tradespeople work.
| TextBack Pro | AnswerForce / Moneypenny | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | From £47 flat | Per-minute + base fee |
| Per-minute fees | ✓ None | × Yes |
| Built for UK market | ✓ | US-origin, UK coverage |
| Instant SMS reply (under 30s) | ✓ | × No SMS |
| Works 24/7 automatically | ✓ | Live agents (24/7) |
| AI two-way conversation | ✓ | × |
| Google Calendar booking | ✓ Pro plan | × |
| Independent ownership | ✓ | × Moneypenny subsidiary |
| 14-day free trial | ✓ | × |
Instant SMS to every missed caller. No per-minute fees. No contract. Start free.
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