Pricing

    How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost?

    The cost of an AI receptionist depends on your call flow complexity, call volume and the integrations you need. Here's what drives pricing — and how it compares to the alternatives.

    What drives cost

    The factors that affect pricing

    Setup and configuration

    Designing and building your call flow — the questions, responses, routing and follow-up. This is the main upfront investment and varies with how complex your calls are.

    Call volume

    How many calls you handle per month. Some pricing is usage-based, so higher volume means higher ongoing cost — but far less than a salary.

    Features and integrations

    Calendar booking, CRM integration, SMS follow-up and other connected features may factor into pricing depending on your systems.

    Number of call flows

    A single simple flow costs less than multiple flows for different departments, after-hours handling and emergency routing.

    Comparison

    How the cost compares

    Full-time receptionist (salary + benefits)$40,000–$55,000+/year
    Traditional answering service$1–$2+ per minute (variable)
    AI receptionistSetup + predictable usage

    Figures are illustrative only. Actual costs vary based on provider, configuration and your specific needs.

    What's included

    What you get for the cost

    A custom-designed call flow built around your business
    Answers every call, 24/7, without a busy signal
    Consistent lead capture on every call
    After-hours and weekend coverage
    Call summaries sent to your team
    Follow-up triggered where your systems support it
    Ongoing refinement based on real calls
    Handles simultaneous calls during spikes

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