Talkify alternative
Hello vs Talkify: a Talkify alternative for NZ businesses
Hello and Talkify are both AI receptionists based in New Zealand, and both have no lock-in. Talkify prices by minutes and texts, and charges extra for website chat. Hello prices by calls, and includes website chat and email on every plan.
Talkify lists more languages and has iOS and Android apps. Hello includes a phone tree with text alerts before each transfer, and books into Google and Outlook calendars.
Side by side
| Feature | Hello by Leadica | Talkify |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | From NZ$149 + GST | $129 for 3 months, then $199 (business agent); PA $89 |
| How usage is charged | Up to 150 or 900 calls a month, chats and emails fair use; extra calls NZ$0.47 + GST each | 200 minutes and 50 texts included; extra minutes 10c, then 20c; texts 9c |
| Setup | No setup fee. Hello sets itself up from your website, and Leadica checks it. | No setup fee listed |
| Contract | No lock-in; 7-day free trial | No lock-in |
| Website chat | Included on every plan | $39 to $49 a month extra |
| Email answered | Included on every plan | Not listed |
| Transfers to your team | Phone tree of up to 10 people, with a text alert before each transfer | Warm transfer; on-call roster add-on $19.95/mo |
| Bookings | Google and Outlook calendars | Google, Outlook, Calendly and more |
| Languages | Up to 8 on Team and Scale, from English, Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Te reo Māori, Samoan and Tongan. Solo is English only. | 30+ languages, plus te reo greetings |
| App | Installable support page; Leadica HQ app with the add-on | iOS and Android app |
Information as at 20 October 2026 from each provider's public website and pricing pages (talkify.nz). Prices as shown by each provider, before tax; Hello is in NZ dollars and Talkify is in NZ dollars. Features change, so check with each provider. Talkify is a trademark of its owner; Leadica isn't affiliated with Talkify.
When Hello is a better fit
- You want website chat and email answered as well as calls, with no extra monthly fee for chat.
- You'd rather pay by calls than by minutes and texts.
- You want a phone tree of up to 10 people, with a text alert before each call is put through.
- You want Leadica to check your setup, and the option to add the Leadica HQ CRM later.
When Talkify might suit you
- You need more than eight languages. Talkify lists 30+ languages, plus te reo greetings.
- You want a native iOS and Android app.
- You book through Calendly or other calendars Talkify lists, as well as Google and Outlook.
- You only want a personal assistant line. Talkify lists a PA plan at $89.
Questions
Is Hello cheaper than Talkify?
It depends on how you use it. Hello Solo is NZ$149 + GST a month for up to 150 calls, with chat and email included. Talkify lists $129 for 3 months, then $199 for its business agent, with 200 minutes and 50 texts. Compare both against your own call volume.
Are Hello and Talkify both based in New Zealand?
Yes. Both are New Zealand businesses and both price in NZ dollars.
Can I switch from Talkify to Hello?
Yes. Start a 7-day free trial, let Hello set itself up from your website, and forward your number when you're happy. There's no setup fee and no lock-in.
Written by Phil Dossett, co-founder of Leadica, the Auckland company that makes Hello. Facts checked 20 October 2026.
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