Comparison · ≈ 30 $–300 $ / mois selon minutes (ordre de grandeur public)
Harch Signal vs Conversational
The verdict: The most accessible human entry point on the market — but thirty monthly minutes won't recover thirty missed calls.
Virtual receptionists for very small businesses
| Criterion | Harch Signal | Conversational |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage hours | 24/7 incluse | Per plan — extended hours optional |
| Included minutes | No minute quota | 30–150 min per plan |
| Text-back < 10 s | Yes — core of the product | No |
| AI qualification | Native, calibrated per trade | None |
| Appointment booking | Automatic, real calendar | By the receptionist |
| Pricing model | 149 $ fixe | ~$30–300 depending on minutes |
| Commitment | Month-to-month, no commitment | Monthly (no commitment advertised) |
Competitor pricing captured from public pricing pages in October 2026 — re-verify before any decision.
In their favor
- +The lowest human entry ticket on the market
- +No setup fees
- +Suited to independents just starting out
Their limits
- −Minutes melt fast — 30 min ≈ 1 call per business day
- −No AI, no instant text-back
- −Hour coverage depends on the plan
- −Call overflow = overage or lost message
Conversational occupies an honest niche: making the human answering service accessible to very small businesses, with no setup fees or commitment. For an independent just starting out who simply wants someone to answer occasionally, it's a legitimate first step — and one of the few in the industry with accessible public prices.
The problem is arithmetic: a 30-minute plan barely covers one call per business day. Evenings, weekends, rush days — precisely when calls get lost — nothing is left. We were built for that moment: 24/7, no minute quota, a text in under 10 seconds for every call ringing into the void. A flat $149, month-to-month.
FAQ
Signal vs Conversational : FAQ
Is Conversational enough for my business?
If you get fewer than one call a day, only during business hours, the smallest plan works. The moment the phone becomes a revenue channel, the question changes.
What happens when the minutes run out?
Depending on their setup, overage or routing to voicemail — either way, right when you're in highest demand. Our plan ignores quotas.
Does their receptionist book appointments?
Yes, within the plan's limits. Ours goes further: AI qualification of the need and direct placement into your real calendar, without counting minutes.
Answered in under 10 seconds
Your next missed call can be the last one.
$149 credited on month 1. No commitment. Cancel within 30 days, no fees.