Competitor comparison
How Skaala compares to Alldaypa — features, pricing, and where each one fits best.
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The short answer
Skaala and AllDayPA solve the same problem in different ways. AllDayPA is an established UK answering service. Trained people answer your calls and take messages, and you pay per call or per minute. It suits low to medium call volume. It is a strong fit when callers need a human voice. Skaala is an AI receptionist with a built-in business suite. The AI answers every call, books appointments, updates your CRM, and takes Stripe payments. Every plan includes one local phone number for your team. It runs around the clock and speaks 70+ languages, including English, Swedish, and Norwegian. Both are honest choices.
Pick AllDayPA if human empathy is a must-have. Pick Skaala if you want a lower entry price and bookings and records in one place (payments on Business). Pricing was last checked on 13 May 2026.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Skaala | Alldaypa |
|---|---|---|
| AI call answering / AI-telefonsvar | Included | No — 100% human |
| Live human receptionist | No — Skaala is AI | Yes — AllDayPA's core product (Manchester HQ) |
| Local phone number | 1 NEW local number per team, every plan | UK 0333 service number; client-number inclusion not detailed |
| Languages / Language coverage | EN + SV + NO + 70+ in same call | English assumed (UK); other languages not publicly specified |
| Built-in booking | Yes — Skaala's own booking module | Message taking + 'Virtual Office App' |
| Built-in CRM | Yes — with contact scoring | CRM integration on advanced (£210/mo) tier; specifics not listed |
| Stripe payments | Business | Not publicly listed |
| Empathy for sensitive calls | Limited — best for routine | Strong — trained UK operators, 24/7 |
| Pricing model | Monthly fee + included minutes, then a per-minute rate | Tier-based (£90 / £210 / £3-per-day unlimited) + £1/min overage + fair-use |
| Monthly cost at 80 min (Essential vs. entry plan) | £55.10/mo Essential at 80 min (£50 incl. 50 min + overage), AI | £90/mo (~$110) for 80 min, human |
| Trial / Prøveperiode | 7-day trial (payment method at signup) | Not publicly stated |
| Geographic coverage | Norway, Sweden, US, UK + 70+ languages | UK only (Manchester HQ) |
Pricing and what's included
Skaala
$60/moexcl. VAT
$60/mo in the US, £50/mo in the UK, 599 SEK/mo in Sweden and 599 NOK/mo in Norway, excl. VAT
Alldaypa
UK live answering service with pay-per-call/minute packages
Public pricing snapshot
Sources and full assumptions are listed below.
Sources checked
Last verified: 2026-05-15
AllDayPA publishes three tiers on alldaypa.co.uk (verified 15 May 2026, GBP/mo): From £90/mo (80 minutes included, basic telephone answering with trained UK operators), From £210/mo (150 minutes, advanced — adds CRM integration), and an 'Unlimited' tariff at ~£3/day (fair-usage 200 calls/mo + 30 calls per additional person). Overage £1/min beyond included. Phone: UK 0333 service number; client-number inclusion not detailed. Includes 'Virtual Office App'. UK-only (Manchester HQ), English assumed (not explicitly stated). 100% human, 24/7. Trial policy not publicly stated. Skaala Essential is 599 NOK/mo (50 minutes, AI receptionist, local number, booking, CRM) and Business is 1,499 NOK/mo; in the US, Skaala costs $60/mo.
Apples-to-apples on 80 minutes: AllDayPA £90/mo vs Skaala Essential £55.10 at 80 minutes (£50 with 50 min included + 30 × £0.17, AI) — Skaala is cheaper, but AI rather than human. For 80+ min of live human answering in English in the UK, AllDayPA is a strong fit; for AI with integrated suite, Skaala wins on price and breadth.
Where Skaala is a sensible choice
AllDayPA is a UK live answering service with trained humans; Skaala is AI. For sensitive calls, human operators win on empathy. For routine and 24/7 coverage, AI is faster and predictable. Both are legitimate choices.
AllDayPA bills pay-per-call/pay-per-minute — total cost varies with volume. Skaala has a monthly fee with included minutes (£50/mo Essential with 50 minutes, then £0.17/min; £129/mo Business with 400). Run the numbers on your own volume.
Both Skaala plans include one local phone number per team. AllDayPA's current number offering — see alldaypa.co.uk as of 13 May 2026.
Skaala includes booking and CRM in the base product (Stripe payments on Business). AllDayPA takes messages and forwards — we quote their own page rather than characterise them.
Deep dive
AllDayPA and Skaala answer different questions. AllDayPA is a UK live answering service with trained human operators. It suits low- and medium-volume businesses that want human empathy and message taking. Skaala is an AI receptionist with an integrated operations platform. The AI agent answers, books, updates your CRM, and handles Stripe payments. It also syncs with Google Calendar and Outlook. It speaks English, Swedish, Norwegian, and 70+ other languages. Both are legitimate choices. Last checked 13 May 2026.
Pricing is the most visible difference. AllDayPA bills per call or per minute. Your total cost therefore depends on call volume. Skaala uses a monthly fee with included minutes and a published rate per extra minute. Essential is 599 NOK/mo with 50 minutes included (then NOK 2.00/min), and Business is 1,499 NOK/mo with 400 minutes. In the US, Skaala costs $60/mo. Every Skaala plan includes one local number per team, booking, CRM, calendar sync, and a 7-day trial; Stripe payments come with Business. More on our pricing.
Who fits AllDayPA better? Businesses that need human empathy for sensitive calls. Businesses with low or irregular volume, where pay-per-call is rational. Businesses that value the established UK live service. Who fits Skaala better? Small teams that want a lower entry price with included minutes and a published per-minute rate after that. Teams that want booking, CRM, and Stripe payments in one product. Teams that need languages beyond English, or 24/7 coverage without office hours.
Honest bottom line: run the numbers on your own volume before choosing. At low volume, Skaala Essential costs less than AllDayPA's entry tier; at high volume, AllDayPA's 'Unlimited' tariff can cost less. Skaala has a 7-day trial. Last checked 13 May 2026.
FAQ
AllDayPA is an established UK live answering service with trained human operators and pay-per-call/pay-per-minute packages — a legitimate option for low- and medium-volume. Skaala is a fully AI-driven receptionist plus operations platform with booking, CRM, Stripe payments, and one local phone number per team. Both are legitimate choices. Facts checked 13 May 2026.
It depends on volume and service scope. At AllDayPA's entry tier (from £90/mo for 80 minutes), Skaala Essential costs less: £50/mo with 50 minutes, then £0.17/min — £55.10 at 80 minutes. At high volume, AllDayPA's 'Unlimited' tariff (~£3/day, fair use 200 calls/mo) can cost less than Skaala Business (£129/mo with 400 minutes). The service differs too: human operators versus AI. Run the numbers on your own volume.
If the business needs human empathy for sensitive calls, has low/irregular volume where pay-per-call is rational, or values the established UK live service, AllDayPA is an honest fit.
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