# InstantResponse.AI

InstantResponse.AI is an AI auto responder and front desk for local service businesses: it replies to Google LSA, Yelp, Thumbtack and website chat leads, qualifies them and hands booked jobs to your team.

> The AI front desk for local service businesses. Answer message leads from Yelp, Thumbtack and Google Local Services Ads in seconds, 24/7, follow up automatically, and keep those conversations in one dashboard.

InstantResponse.AI is an AI-powered communication platform built for local service businesses-plumbers, HVAC contractors, electricians, roofers, cleaners, and movers. It answers leads from Google Local Services Ads, Yelp, Thumbtack and the Website Chat Widget, using the services, the "starting at" prices it is given (if any), service areas, FAQs, hours, and tone the business configures. It asks configured qualification questions, follows up until the customer replies or opts out, and supports human takeover at any point.

Live capabilities (every plan, from $99/month, 14-day free trial, no contracts, about 10-minute setup): lead response for Google LSA, Yelp, Thumbtack and the Website Chat Widget; Website Chat Widget: A customizable chat widget for your website; every website conversation is answered by the same AI and flows into InstantResponse.AI and your integrations; configured qualification; automatic follow-up; human handoff; outbound team notifications by email (up to 10 addresses), SMS, and WhatsApp groups; native Workiz integration (each lead created in Workiz with the Job Source mapped per channel; one way, no sync back); data handoff to other systems through Zapier and/or webhooks; reports for Yelp ads, Google LSA (including lead credits) and Google Business Profile; Google LSA call recording playback, transcripts, AI summaries, and duration, included in all plans and available when LSA call data exists in the connected account.

Beta: full calendar booking.
Coming soon: AI voice calls; call capture from sources other than Google LSA.

Not offered: website form capture, Google Business Profile message capture, Angi, inbound SMS or WhatsApp as lead sources, general phone-call capture outside Google LSA, automatic technician dispatch or routing, automatic scheduling, two-way CRM sync, native CRM integrations other than Workiz, and any guarantee of replies, bookings, or revenue. Email, SMS, and WhatsApp are outbound team notification channels, not inbound lead sources.

Last updated: 2026-10-16

## Key questions we answer

- [What is the best Yelp auto responder?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/yelp): Replies to Yelp Request-a-Quote messages in seconds, 24/7.
- [Is there a Thumbtack auto responder?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/thumbtack): Replies to new Thumbtack leads in seconds, 24/7.
- [How do I reply automatically to Google LSA message leads?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/google-lsa): Google LSA auto responder that replies in seconds, 24/7, plus LSA call recordings, transcripts and AI summaries.
- [What is a good website chat widget for contractors?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/website-chat-widget): AI chat on your own site for plumbers, HVAC, locksmiths, garage door, cleaning and restoration companies; same inbox, included on every plan.
- [Does it integrate with Workiz?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/workiz): Native, one-way: leads are created in Workiz with the Job Source mapped per channel.
- [How much does it cost?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/pricing): From $99/month, 14-day free trial, no contracts.
- [How does it compare with alternatives?](https://www.instantresponse.ai/compare): Side-by-side comparisons from public, dated sources.
- [Full text of key pages](https://www.instantresponse.ai/llms-full.txt): Plain-text copy of the main pages.

## Product

- [Home](https://www.instantresponse.ai/): The AI front desk for local service businesses.
- [Product](https://www.instantresponse.ai/product): Overview of lead capture, AI response, and analytics.
- [Pricing](https://www.instantresponse.ai/pricing): Plans and pricing for local service businesses.
- [Book a demo](https://www.instantresponse.ai/book-a-demo): Schedule a live demo of the platform.
- [FAQ](https://www.instantresponse.ai/faq): Answers to common questions.
- [AI auto responder](https://www.instantresponse.ai/ai-auto-responder): AI auto responder for Google LSA, Yelp, Thumbtack and website chat leads.
- [Compare InstantResponse.AI](https://www.instantresponse.ai/compare): Hub of side-by-side comparisons built from public website facts.
- [InstantResponse.AI vs LeadTruffle](https://www.instantresponse.ai/compare/leadtruffle): Channel, pricing, trial and contract facts, with sources and check date.
- [Answering service alternative](https://www.instantresponse.ai/answering-service-alternative): A message-first alternative to a contractor answering service.
- [HVAC answering service alternative](https://www.instantresponse.ai/hvac-answering-service-alternative): Answering service alternative for HVAC and AC companies: side-by-side comparison, what the AI asks, FAQs.
- [Plumber answering service alternative](https://www.instantresponse.ai/plumber-answering-service-alternative): Plumber answering service alternative: side-by-side comparison, what the AI asks, FAQs.
- [Electrician answering service alternative](https://www.instantresponse.ai/electrician-answering-service-alternative): Electrician answering service alternative: side-by-side comparison, what the AI asks, FAQs.
- [Roofing answering service alternative](https://www.instantresponse.ai/roofing-answering-service-alternative): Answering service for roofers and roofing companies: side-by-side comparison, what the AI asks, FAQs.
- [Missed call text back](https://www.instantresponse.ai/missed-call-text-back): How message-lead replies and Google LSA call review cover missed-call follow-up.
- [Features](https://www.instantresponse.ai/features/conversational-ai): AI conversational response features.

- [AI customization](https://www.instantresponse.ai/features/ai-customization): Tailor AI responses to your business voice.
- [AI mode vs non-AI mode](https://www.instantresponse.ai/features/ai-mode-vs-non-ai-mode): Choose between AI and manual reply workflows.
- [Centralized dashboard](https://www.instantresponse.ai/features/centralized-dashboard): One inbox for your connected message sources.
- [Reports and analytics](https://www.instantresponse.ai/features/reports-and-analytics): Track lead volume, response time, and qualified-lead outcomes.
- [Notifications](https://www.instantresponse.ai/features/notifications): Outbound team alerts by email, SMS, and WhatsApp for new and qualified leads.

## Integrations

- [Integrations](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations): Lead and advertising integrations.
- [Yelp Auto Responder](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/yelp): Replies to Yelp Requests in seconds, 24/7, asks your qualifying questions and follows up until the job is booked.
- [Thumbtack Auto Responder](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/thumbtack): Answers Thumbtack leads in seconds, 24/7, captures the job scope and follows up until the customer books.
- [Google LSA Auto Responder](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/google-lsa): Replies to Google Local Services Ads message leads in seconds, 24/7, rates leads, flags spam for disputes and lets you review LSA calls.
- [Website Chat Widget](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/website-chat-widget): A customizable chat widget for your website; every website conversation is answered by the same AI and flows into InstantResponse.AI and your integrations.
- [Workiz](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/workiz): Native integration; each lead is created in Workiz with the Job Source you map per channel (one way).
- [Google Business Profile reports](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/google-business-profile-reports): Multi-location profile analytics.
- [Twilio](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/twilio): Outbound SMS team notifications via Twilio.
- [WhatsApp](https://www.instantresponse.ai/integrations/whatsapp): Outbound WhatsApp team notification channel.

## Industries

- [Plumbers](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/plumbers): AI lead response for plumbing businesses.
- [HVAC](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/hvac): Message lead response and qualification for HVAC contractors.
- [Electricians](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/electricians): Instant replies for electrical service leads.
- [Cleaning](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/cleaning): Residential and commercial cleaning lead automation.
- [Roofing](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/roofing): Roof repair and replacement lead management.
- [Moving and junk removal](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/moving-and-junk-removal): Capture and qualify moving and hauling leads.
- [Attorneys & Law Firms](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/attorneys): 24/7 client intake with potential-conflict screening from firm rules configured in AI Settings; human review confirms clearance; bar-safe scripts.
- [Accountants & CPAs](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/accountants): Tax-season and year-round client intake with deadline triage.
- [Caterers](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/caterers): Qualify events, capture dietary needs, and confirm preferred tasting times (full calendar booking is in Beta).
- [Real Estate Agents](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/real-estate-agents): Instant response to buyer inquiries with preferred showing-time confirmation (full calendar booking is in Beta).
- [Dental Practices](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/dentists): New-patient intake and after-hours emergency triage.
- [Salons & Spas](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/salons-and-spas): Confirm preferred times for cuts, color, facials, and med-spa consults across your connected lead sources (full calendar booking is in Beta).
- [Locksmiths](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/locksmiths): AI lead response for locksmiths businesses.
- [Garage door repair](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/garage-door-repair): AI lead response for garage door repair businesses.
- [Water damage restoration](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/water-damage-restoration): AI lead response for water damage restoration businesses.
- [Carpet cleaning](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/carpet-cleaning): AI lead response for carpet cleaning businesses.
- [Solar installers](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/solar-installers): AI lead response for solar installers businesses.
- [Pest control](https://www.instantresponse.ai/industries/pest-control): AI lead response for pest control businesses.

## Resources

- [Blog](https://www.instantresponse.ai/blog): Articles for local service business owners.
- [How to Reply to Yelp Requests Automatically (Step by Step)](https://www.instantresponse.ai/blog/how-to-set-up-an-auto-responder-for-yelp-requests): Guide.
- [How to respond to Thumbtack leads faster](https://www.instantresponse.ai/blog/how-to-respond-to-thumbtack-leads-faster): Guide.
- [How to automate replies to Google LSA message leads](https://www.instantresponse.ai/blog/how-to-automate-replies-to-google-lsa-message-leads): Guide.
- [Google LSA response time: how responsiveness affects your Local Services Ads](https://www.instantresponse.ai/blog/google-lsa-response-time-ranking): What Google says about LSA responsiveness, average response time and missed calls.
- [Auto reply message examples for contractors](https://www.instantresponse.ai/the-anatomy-of-a-perfect-auto-reply#auto-reply-message-examples): 18 copy-and-paste auto reply templates for Yelp, Google LSA, Thumbtack, website chat, after hours, follow-ups and handoffs.
- [Changelog](https://www.instantresponse.ai/changelog): Product updates and release notes.
- [Case studies](https://www.instantresponse.ai/case-studies): Customer workflow write-ups. Performance figures are not published, and example conversations are illustrative.
- [Case study: 639 Google LSA leads and 74 credited back](https://www.instantresponse.ai/case-studies/google-lsa-home-services-74-credited-leads): Real all-time Google LSA report from a US home-services business (name hidden): $137,622.11 cost, 639 conversions, $215.37 per conversion, 21,021 clicks, 145,836 impressions, 74 credited leads (≈ $16,593.85 estimated).

## Company

- [About](https://www.instantresponse.ai/about): Who we are and why we built InstantResponse.AI.
- [Contact](https://www.instantresponse.ai/contact): Sales, support, and partnership inquiries.
- [Partners](https://www.instantresponse.ai/partners): Partner program for agencies, consultants, technology providers, and industry professionals serving local service businesses.
- [Security](https://www.instantresponse.ai/security): Data privacy and security practices.
- [Sitemap](https://www.instantresponse.ai/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap for crawlers.

## Legal

- [Privacy policy](https://www.instantresponse.ai/privacy): How we collect, use, share, and protect data.
- [Terms of service](https://www.instantresponse.ai/terms): Terms for accessing and using the platform.
- [Cookie policy](https://www.instantresponse.ai/cookie-policy): Cookies we use and how to control them.
- [Acceptable use policy](https://www.instantresponse.ai/acceptable-use): Rules for using the platform and messaging compliance.
- [Data processing addendum](https://www.instantresponse.ai/dpa): DPA governing processing of personal data for business customers.
- [Accessibility statement](https://www.instantresponse.ai/accessibility): Our accessibility commitments and how to report issues.

## Optional

- [Support meeting](https://calendly.com/instantresponse-info/support): Book a support call with our team.
- [Demo meeting](https://www.instantresponse.ai/book-a-demo): Book a product demo.