AI receptionist reviews

Each review starts with the provider's published pricing. Test-call results are added as each service finishes our call tests.

AI receptionists

ProviderBest forStarts at≈ 100 calls/moFree trial
RosieGeneral small business$49/mo≈ $497-day free trial
Quo (formerly OpenPhone) — SonaBusiness phone system with built-in AI agent$19/mo$60–$1097-day free trial
TrilletGeneral small business and agencies$49/mo≈ $69No free trial; 28-day money-back guarantee
GoodcallLocal businesses (restaurants, salons, services)$79/mo≈ $79Free demo agent; you pay when you connect a phone number
My AI Front DeskGeneral small business$99/mo≈ $1117-day free trial, no credit card required
UpfirstGeneral small business$24.95/mo≈ $13014-day free trial, no credit card required
CallRail Voice AssistCall tracking for marketers, with an AI assistant add-on$95/mo$145–$15014-day free trial
Newo.aiGeneral small business$299/mo≈ $299Pay-as-you-go accounts get 50 free units once, no payment method to start
DialzaraGeneral small business$29/moNot comparable7-day free trial on inbound voice plans

Build-your-own platforms

ProviderBest forStarts at≈ 100 calls/moFree trial
Retell AIDevelopers and agencies (build your own agent)Pay as you go$23–$83$10 free credits
Bland AIDevelopers and enterprisesPay as you go≈ $35Free Start plan, no card required
VapiDevelopers (build your own agent)Pay as you goNot comparable$5 free credits
SynthflowEnterprises and contact centersCustom quoteNot comparableDemo only

Human + AI services

ProviderBest forStarts at≈ 100 calls/moFree trial
Smith.aiHuman receptionists with AI assistance$300/mo≈ $915No free trial; money-back guarantee for new clients
RubyHuman receptionists with AI enhancements$250/mo≈ $1,725No trial listed