Pricing
What an AI receptionist costs.
Short answer: from US$29/mo; median $99/mo; 7 vendors quote on request.
Top picks
- Cheapest plan: Dialzara, $29/mo
- Median entry plan: $99/mo
- Free tier: Smith.ai, 25 calls/mo
- Usage-based: Retell AI, Vapi, Bland AI, Open (open.cx)
Three pricing models.
Flat plans with an allowance: Rosie, Dialzara, Goodcall, OnCrew. Per minute for developer platforms. Quote only for enterprise.
Entry prices, lowest first.
| Vendor | From (USD/mo) | Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Smith.ai | $0 | Free: 25 calls/mo, then $3.00/call. Pro: $150/mo for 75 calls (~$2.00/call). Enterprise: $500/mo for 300 calls (~$1.67/call). Volume discounts on higher call packs. |
| Quo (formerly OpenPhone) | $19 | Phone plans $19, $33 or $47 per user/mo. Sona AI credit tiers $0, $25, $49, $99 or $199/mo on top (1,000 free automation credits / ~10 calls included). |
| Dialzara | $29 | Business Lite $29/mo (60 min, $0.48/min over). Business Pro $99/mo (220 min, $0.45/min over). Business Plus $199/mo (500 min, $0.40/min over). Business Elite $349/mo (1,000 min, $0.35/min over). Add-ons: AI SMS agent $19/mo + $0.05/message; website chatbot $39/mo. Separate outbound calling plans from $750/mo. |
| Rosie | $49 | Professional $49/mo, Scale $149/mo, Growth $299/mo (two months free on annual billing). Website texting add-on $50/mo. |
| OnCrew | $49 | $49/mo (100 calls), $149/mo (400), $349/mo (1,000); $0.99 per extra call. |
| Goodcall | $79 | Starter $79/mo, Growth $129/mo, Scale $299/mo. |
| My AI Front Desk | $79 | Business-in-a-Box: $99/mo, or $79/mo billed annually, with 200 voice minutes a month. Extra usage via credits ($10 per 1,000). |
| Beside | $99 | Part-time $99/mo (5,000 credits). Full-time $249.99/mo (12,500 credits). |
| Futuro | $200 | Small business: flat $200–$1,000/mo, unlimited inbound calls (scales with integration complexity). Mid-market/enterprise: $0.10–$0.30 per completed call. 7-day free trial. |
| Safigo Reception | $369 | Plug & Play $369/mo CAD ($299/mo introductory for the first 2 months), 300 min, no setup fee. Plus $500/mo CAD, 500 min. Built-for-you: $500 CAD setup + $369/mo CAD, 300 min. Built-for-you Multi: $2,000 CAD setup minimum + $1,000/mo CAD, 1,000 min, for multi-phone or multi-location businesses. Local Boost add-on +$200/mo CAD. |
| Slang.ai | $399 | From $399 per location/mo (Core). From $599 per location/mo (higher tier). |
| GetHelpdesk.AI | $399 | $399/mo flat, up to 600 inbound calls/mo, no per-minute or after-hours charges. First month free. |
| Sameday | $449 | From $449/mo (after-hours plan, starts with 500 minutes). From $789/mo (answers all calls, starts with 1,000 minutes). |
| Yobi | $600 | AI Integrated (dental PMS): $600/mo. |
Hidden costs.
- Overage: Dialzara $0.45–$0.48/min past allowance
- Add-ons: Rosie website texting $50/mo
- Seats: Quo $19–$47 per user before AI credits
- Setup fees on custom builds (Safigo)
How to choose an AI receptionist.
- Count last month's calls and average call length.
- Match that to plan allowances: per-minute or per-call.
- Check integrations with your booking or practice system.
- Decide whether you need a human fallback.
- Price the overage rate, not just the headline plan.
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