Hello Anytime / Compare / Clara alternative
Prices checked 3 October 2026A Clara alternative, from £29.99 a month.
Clara is a popular UK AI receptionist. Here is how it compares with Hello Anytime on price and features, using only facts from Clara's own UK pricing page. Both give you unlimited calls and no contract.
Hello Anytime and Clara, side by side
Clara keeps live transfer, text follow-ups and caller ID for Clara Pro. Hello Anytime includes live transfer for emergencies and follow-up texts on every plan.
| What you get | Hello Anytime | Clara | Clara Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | £29.99, VAT included | £39.99 | £69.99 |
| Yearly price | £299 | £399 | £699 |
| Calls | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Live call transfer | Every plan, for emergencies (switching on during the pilot) | Not on this plan | Yes |
| Follow-up texts | Included (up to 300 a month) | Not on this plan | Yes |
| Extra team members | Pro £49.99: up to 5 people included | See Clara's page | £29 a month per extra user |
| Free trial | 14 days at launch, free during the pilot now | 7 days | 7 days |
| Contract | None | None | None |
Clara prices checked on 3 October 2026 from Clara's UK pricing page. Prices may change, so please check there for the latest. Clara's page does not say whether its prices include VAT; Hello Anytime's do. Clara is a trade mark of its owner; Hello Anytime is not connected with Clara.
Switching from another answering service?
Send us a photo of your last bill and get 2 months free. We copy your greeting and setup for you within 24 hours.
What every Hello Anytime plan includes
Unlimited calls
£29.99 a month, day and night. Busy month or quiet month, the price stays the same.
Live transfer for emergencies Switching on in pilot
Urgent callers put straight through to you on every plan, not only the dearer one.
Follow-up texts
Up to 300 a month in your business name, included in the price. "On my way" texts are live; reminders and quote chasing are switching on in the pilot.
Your callers' languages
English now. 30+ more, including Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Polish, are being tested in the pilot.
Switch off with one code
Keep your usual number. Dial one short code to divert missed calls, and another to switch it off.
14 days free, no contract
Free during our launch pilot now. After launch, 14 days free first, and you can stop any time.
To be fair: Hello Anytime is new. Some features are still switching on during the pilot, and our iPhone and Android apps are coming soon.
Switching from Clara.
Is Hello Anytime cheaper than Clara?
Hello Anytime starts at £29.99 a month and Clara at £39.99 a month, both with unlimited calls (prices checked 3 October 2026). Hello Anytime also includes live transfer for emergencies and follow-up texts, which Clara keeps for Clara Pro at £69.99 a month.
How do I switch from Clara?
Send us a photo of your last bill and you get 2 months free. We copy your greeting and setup for you within 24 hours, and you keep your usual number. You just change the short divert code on your phone.
Do I need a contract?
No. Neither Hello Anytime nor Clara asks for a contract. Hello Anytime is free during our launch pilot, then 14 days free at launch, and you can switch it off with one code.
Hear Any before you decide.
Talk to Any in your browser, or ring our demo line and pretend to be one of your customers. Then join the free launch pilot if you like what you hear.