buhuReplying automatically – which option suits you?
There are several ways to stop answering every client message yourself. They differ a lot: some only send a fixed text, others understand the question. Here is the overview.
The five options
| Fitting answer to every question | Makes bookings | Phone must be on | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Business | No, fixed texts | No | No | Free |
| Telegram Business | Only with your own bot | No | No | Telegram Premium |
| Auto-responder app | No, keyword rules | No | Yes, Android only | Free to a few euros |
| Receptionist | Yes | Yes | – | Wage or a share |
| buhu (AI) | Yes | Yes, you say yes or no | No | From €39 per week |
WhatsApp Business
Free and possible on the same number. You set up a greeting, an away message and quick replies. But it is always the same text – a question like “Are you free today at 8 pm?” is not answered by WhatsApp Business.
Telegram Business
With Telegram Premium you also get greeting, away messages and quick replies. You can also connect a chatbot to your account – but you have to have one yourself.
Auto-responder apps
Android apps reply by keyword: if “price” appears, they send your price list. The phone has to be on and online, and for questions outside the rules the answer doesn't fit.
Receptionist
A person understands every question and makes bookings. In return she costs a wage or a share and only works her shift. More: AI receptionist for escorts.
buhu – AI on your number
- Reads every message and replies to it – with your prices, times and limits.
- Runs on our server: your phone doesn't need to be on.
- Makes bookings – you say yes or no by push notification.
- On your own WhatsApp and Telegram number, personal numbers too.
Try it: on the home page you write as a client with the real bot.