The same job, without the $1,500 bill or the out-of-town app.
There are two ways Lubbock businesses usually try to fix their leads: rent a big all-in-one platform for $1,500+/mo and run it yourself, or bolt on a cheap national answering app with no one local behind it. 806 Growth is the third way — done for you, priced flat from $97/mo, and built by people who actually live in the 806.
Three ways to run your leads, compared.
The numbers below reflect what these options publicly charge as of July 2026. We don't name names — but if you're comparing quotes, this is the shape of the market.
| Big all-in-one platforms | National answering apps | 806 Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $1,500+/mo | $197–$299 flat | $97–$597/mo |
| Setup / onboarding fee | ~$1,000 one-time | Low / none | Waived on a 6-mo term |
| Extra per-minute / per-call fees | Often — ~$0.50/min per AI call, plus credits | Sometimes | No — flat, overage at carrier cost, zero markup |
| Who runs it | You (self-serve software) | You (self-serve app) | We do — done for you |
| Local presence | Usually national | None — templated, no local rep | Lubbock-born; a real person picks up |
| Bilingual (English + Spanish) | Rare | Rare | Included on every plan |
| You own site, domain, data & number | Often no | Partial | Yes — always, day one |
| Outcome guarantee | None | Some 30-day money-back | 30-day lead recovery guarantee |
Prices are competitors' publicly listed rates as of July 2026 and can change; check current quotes directly. We list ranges, not specific vendors.
Why pay $1,500 a month to do the work yourself?
The big all-in-one platforms bundle a website, a CRM, and an answering tool into one dashboard — then hand you the keys and a $1,500+/mo bill, plus roughly $1,000 to get started and per-minute charges every time the AI picks up. That can make sense for a company with a marketing person on staff. For a Lubbock roofer or plumber running crews all day, it's the most expensive way to do the simplest things. We run the whole thing for you, flat, for a fraction of it. See what's included →
A cheap app is still an app with no one local behind it.
The national answering apps get one thing right — a flat, honest price. But the page you land on reads the same in Lubbock as it does in Ohio, there's no local person to call when something breaks, and you're the one setting it up. 806 Growth matches that flat price at the entry level, sets it up for you, answers in English and Spanish, and when you call (806) 451-3133, someone from the 806 picks up. See our answering service →
Comparison questions, answered
Do you charge per-minute or per-call fees?
No. Your plan is a flat monthly price with a bucket of texts and voice minutes included; overage is billed at flat carrier cost, zero markup. Many big platforms bill the AI answering at about $0.50/min on top of the base fee.
Do I own my website and data?
Yes, always. Your domain, Google profile, analytics, CRM, and every contact are yours and exportable. With many platforms you're renting — the site and data can go dark when you stop paying.
Is there a setup fee?
Setup is waived on a six-month commitment. The big platforms typically charge around $1,000 to onboard on top of the monthly fee.
What if it doesn't work?
You're backed by our 30-day lead recovery guarantee — the system is live and catching leads within 30 days, or your second month is on us. Most platforms and apps offer no outcome guarantee at all.
Get a straight answer on what you actually need — free.
Take our 2-minute audit for a personalized report, or call and we'll tell you honestly which option fits your business.