The $0 Clanker
Answer missed calls, capture leads, and keep notes. Monthly bill: zero dollars.
The problem
You're losing leads to voicemail and sticky notes, and you don't want another subscription.
The tools
| Tool & job | Plan | Monthly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith.aiAnswers calls you miss (25 calls/mo free) | Free | $0$3/call after 25 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| TallyWebsite lead / quote request form | Free | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| HubSpotFree CRM to track every lead | Free CRM | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| MakeMoves form leads into the CRM automatically | Free (1,000 credits) | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| FathomFree notetaker for sales calls | Free | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| CanvaQuick flyers and social posts | Free | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Total | $0+ | $3/call after 25 | |
Want an assistant that drafts follow-ups and triages your inbox? Add Grok Bot (Premium, $30/mo).
How it works
- Turn on Smith.ai's free plan and forward unanswered calls to it.
- Build a 5-question Tally form and put it on your site.
- Connect Tally → HubSpot with a 2-step Make scenario.
- Install Fathom on your calendar so every call gets a summary.
Prices are starting list prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked on the date shown; some are promos and can change at renewal. Tool picks are editorial: paid listings never change a setup. Time saved is our estimate for a typical small business, not a measurement.
Rather have John set this up for you?
No tutorials, no trial and error. John comes to your business, sets this up on your accounts, tests it, trains you and your team, and keeps it running.
Free 20-min chat to start. Most setups land between $3,000 and $6,000, fixed price agreed before we start. Monthly support from $750/month: check-ins, fixes, and new automations as you grow.
Rather have John set this up for you?
He comes to your business anywhere in Maryland or DC, sets it up, trains your team and keeps it running. Free 20-min chat to start.