AI receptionist vendors bill in four different ways: per minute, per call, per unique caller or a flat rate. That makes their pricing pages almost impossible to compare by eye. This calculator prices your real call volume on each vendor’s published plans and picks the cheapest plan at each one.
AI Receptionist Cost Comparison
Enter your call volume. We price it on each vendor’s published plans and pick the cheapest plan for you.
Repeat callers count once
| Vendor | Cheapest plan for you | Est. monthly cost |
|---|
Estimates from published list prices as of November 2026. Taxes, setup fees and add-ons are not included, and vendors change plans often. Confirm on each vendor’s pricing page before you buy.
How to fill it in
- Calls per month: check your phone bill or call log for the last 30 days. Include after-hours calls.
- Average call length: most small-business calls run 2 to 4 minutes.
- Different callers: the number of distinct phone numbers. Repeat callers count once, which matters for Goodcall’s per-caller billing.
Why the cheapest vendor changes with volume
| Your calls look like… | Usually cheapest model |
|---|---|
| Very few calls (under ~25/month) | Smith.ai free tier |
| Short calls, low volume | Per-minute (Dialzara, Rosie) |
| Long calls or many repeat callers | Per unique caller (Goodcall) |
| High or unpredictable volume | Flat rate (NextPhone) |
Try changing call length from 2 to 6 minutes and watch the ranking flip. That is exactly why a single “starting at” price is misleading.
What this calculator does not include
Setup fees, taxes, extra phone numbers, add-ons such as CRM integrations, and promotional discounts. Vendors change plans often, so treat the result as a shortlist and confirm the final price on each vendor’s site.
Next steps
- Read our best AI receptionist for small business guide
- See how much missed calls cost you with the missed call revenue calculator
- Understand each model in AI receptionist pricing explained