Real pricing. Named competitors. No fluff. See exactly how AI Receptionist compares to Dialzara, Rosie AI, My AI Front Desk, Goodcall, and Smith.ai — feature by feature, dollar for dollar.
Pricing data verified June 2026 from official competitor websites.
We compared our $55/mo Business plan against each competitor's comparable tier. The results speak for themselves.
| Feature | AI Receptionist ⭐ You are here | Dialzara | Rosie AI | My AI Front Desk | Goodcall | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $12/mo | $29/mo | $49/mo | $99/mo | $79/mo | $95/mo |
| Comparable Plan Price | $55/mo | $29/mo | $49/mo | $99/mo | $79/mo | $95/mo |
| Voice AI Included | 200 minutes/mo | 60 min only | 250 min | 200 min | 100 unique callers | 30 calls (AI+Human) |
| SMS Included | 100/mo | $19/mo add-on | — | 400/mo | Follow-up only | — |
| Web Chat | Unlimited | $39/mo add-on | — | 100 sessions/mo | — | Separate product |
| Local Phone Number | Included free | Included | Included | Included | Included | — |
| Overage Fees | None | $0.48/min | $0.25/min | $0.01/credit (25 credits/min) | $0.50/extra caller | $3.50–$5.25/call |
| Calendar Booking | Google Calendar (+ Calendly) | Business Pro ($99+) | Scale ($149+) | Included | Included | Included |
| Pricing Model | Flat rate | Per minute + add-ons | Per minute | Credit-based overages | Per unique caller | Per call |
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 1–2 weeks |
| Free Trial | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | Free tier (limited) | 14 days | None |
| API Access | Enterprise | Business Elite ($349) | — | Enterprise only | — | — |
| Bilingual Support | Coming soon | Business Pro ($99+) | All plans (EN/ES) | Higher tiers only | All plans | Higher tiers |
Most AI receptionist providers lure you in with low starting prices, then hit you with per-minute overages, per-call fees, and expensive add-ons.
$0.48/min overage + SMS is a $19/mo add-on + web chat is $39/mo extra
Real cost: A business using 100 voice minutes + SMS + web chat pays $87+/mo, not $29
$0.25/min overage, no SMS at all, no web chat
Real cost: Exceeding 250 minutes by just 100 minutes adds $25 — and no SMS option exists
$0.50 per extra unique caller, no inbound SMS
Real cost: A busy month with 50 extra callers adds $25 to your bill
$3.50–$5.25 per call overage, no free trial
Real cost: Just 20 extra calls in a month can add $70–$105 to your bill
Voice AI (200 minutes included) + SMS + Web Chat + Local Number. No surprise bills — what you see is what you pay.
A note on scheduling: Google Calendar booking is included on every paid plan and stays the default — at no extra cost. Calendly is simply an optional alternative for businesses that already live in Calendly and prefer it (Calendly's own paid plan required). Don't want a recurring Calendly subscription? Google Calendar has you fully covered.
Every plan books appointments with Google Calendar at no cost. Already on Calendly? Connect it to unlock a full front-desk automation suite.
Everything in Google Calendar, plus:
Calendly features require your own active Calendly plan (Standard $12/mo or higher).
Beyond named competitors — how does AI Receptionist compare to traditional answering services, live chat, and hiring a human receptionist?
| Feature | AI Receptionist | Answering Service | Live Chat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Availability | |||
| AI-Powered Conversations | |||
| Business-Specific Training | Script-based | ||
| Automatic Lead Capture | Manual | Manual | |
| Voice AI + SMS + Web Chat | |||
| Calendar Booking (Google + Calendly) | |||
| No Surprise Overage Bills | |||
| Setup Under 5 Minutes | |||
| Monthly Cost | From $12 | $200–800 | $50–300 |
| White-Label Option | Some | ||
| Developer API | Some |
Competitors charge $0.25–$5.25 per extra minute or call. With AI Receptionist, you get a clear monthly cap with no surprise charges. What you see is what you pay.
Most competitors make you pay separately for SMS ($19/mo extra) and web chat ($39/mo extra). AI Receptionist includes all three channels starting at $55/mo.
Pick a local number that matches your market. A plumber in Manchester, NH gets a (603) number. A dentist in Springfield, MO gets a (417) number. Included free on Business plans and up.
No integrators, no consultants, no dev team. Our wizard walks you through setup in under 5 minutes. Copy one embed code and you're live.
AI Model
GPT-powered conversational AI
Uptime
24/7/365 — never takes breaks
Setup
Under 5 minutes, zero coding
Pricing
From $12/mo — no overage fees
Channels
Web Chat + SMS + Voice
Calendar
Google Calendar (Calendly optional)
Phone
Choose your own local number
API
Full REST API for developers
No credit card required. Set up in under 5 minutes. Join hundreds of small businesses saving money with AI-powered customer service — with zero surprise fees.
Start Free TrialStarter: $12/mo · Business: $55/mo · Business Plus: $119/mo · Pro: $255/mo · Enterprise: $999/mo
No surprise bills. Annual billing saves 2 months. Cancel anytime.