Cheapest AI Receptionists in 2026 (Verified Prices Under $100)
Updated October 13, 2026 · Sources are vendor pricing pages unless noted · Disclosure
Looking for an AI receptionist under $100 a month? These are the lowest entry prices we confirmed on vendors' own pricing pages, what each plan actually includes, and the overage that can make a cheap plan expensive.
Lowest verified entry prices
| Vendor | Published pricing | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith.ai | AI-first Free $0 (25 calls, $3.00/call after); Pro from $150/mo (75 calls, $2.00/call); Enterprise from $500/mo (300 calls, $1.67/call) | smith.ai | 2026-10-13 |
| Quo (Sona AI agent) | Starter $19, Business $33, Scale $47 per user/mo; AI credit tiers $0-$199/mo (1 call = 100 credits; 1,000 credits included); overage $0.45-$1.00/call | www.quo.com | 2026-10-13 |
| Upfirst | Starter $24.95/mo; Premium $59.95/mo; Pro $159.95/mo; Scale $299/mo (lower with annual billing) | www.upfirst.ai | 2026-10-13 |
| Dialzara | Lite $29/mo ($0.48/min over); Pro $99 ($0.45); Plus $199 ($0.40); Elite $349 ($0.35); SMS from $19/mo; chatbot $39/mo | dialzara.com | 2026-10-13 |
| Rosie | Professional $49/mo; Scale $149/mo; Growth $299/mo; Website Texting add-on $50/mo | heyrosie.com | 2026-10-13 |
| OnCrew | Starter $49/mo (100 calls); Pro $149/mo; Multi-Truck $349/mo; $0.99 per extra call; $0.05 per extra alert text | oncrew.ai | 2026-10-13 |
| Goodcall | Starter $79/mo (100 unique customers, then $0.79 each); Growth $129/mo (500, then $0.26 each); Scale $299/mo (2,000, then $0.15 each); Enterprise custom | www.goodcall.com | 2026-10-14 |
| XBert AI (Nextiva) | $99/mo includes 100 interactions, then $0.99 per interaction | www.nextiva.com | 2026-10-13 |
The catch: overage
- Dialzara Lite: $0.48 per extra minute.
- OnCrew Starter: 100 calls, then $0.99 per call.
- Smith.ai AI-first: 25 calls free, then $3.00 per call.
- Goodcall Starter: 100 unique customers, then $0.79 each.
- XBert AI: 100 interactions, then $0.99 each.
How to choose on a tight budget
- Count last month's calls and average call length.
- Pick the billing unit that fits: short repeat calls favor per-caller (Goodcall), few long calls favor per-call, many short calls favor per-minute.
- Start with after-hours forwarding only to stay inside the allowance.
- Use a free trial or free tier first: see free trials.
See also the full cost guide and missed-call calculator. Rosie (visit Rosie, affiliate link) and Goodcall links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.
FAQ
What is the cheapest AI receptionist?
Smith.ai's AI-first plan is $0 for 25 calls ($3.00/call after). Among paid plans we verified on vendor pages, Quo starts at $19 per user/month (AI credits extra beyond the included 1,000), Upfirst Starter is $24.95/mo and Dialzara Lite is $29/mo (checked 2026-10-13).
Is the cheapest plan the cheapest for my business?
Not always. Low plans have small call or minute allowances, and overage adds up: Dialzara Lite charges $0.48 per extra minute and OnCrew $0.99 per extra call. Price your busiest month.
Are there cheap AI receptionists that work with Jobber or Housecall Pro?
OnCrew Starter is $49/mo; it connects to Housecall Pro on the HCP MAX plan and to Jobber via webhook only, per our sources.
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