How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost? A 2026 Pricing Guide
AI receptionist prices range from a few dollars a month for basic DIY apps to well over $1,000 a month for a fully managed setup. Here's what you get at each level, the hidden costs to watch for, and a simple way to decide what's worth it for your business.
- AI receptionist pricing falls into three groups: DIY apps, per-minute platforms, and done-for-you managed services.
- The monthly fee is rarely the whole cost. Setup, calendar and CRM connections, phone numbers, and your own time all add up.
- The useful question isn't 'what does it cost?' but 'how many extra jobs does it need to book to pay for itself?'
- For most service businesses, one or two extra booked jobs a month covers even a premium plan.
The Three Ways AI Receptionists Are Priced
When you start comparing AI receptionists, the prices can look wildly different. That's because you're usually comparing three different kinds of product, not three versions of the same thing.
| Type | Typical Price | What You Get | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY AI answering app | Low monthly fee, often under $100 | A voice bot you set up and maintain yourself | Solo owners with time to tinker |
| Per-minute platform | Charged per call minute, plus a base fee | Pay only for usage, but costs rise in busy months | Low or unpredictable call volume |
| Done-for-you managed service | Several hundred to $1,500+ per month, often with a setup fee | Built, connected to your calendar and CRM, and improved for you | Busy service businesses that want it to just work |
Hidden Costs to Ask About
The sticker price is only part of the story. Before you sign up, ask every provider about these:
- Setup and training fees: a one-time charge to write the call scripts, learn your services, and test the system.
- Calendar and CRM connections: some tools charge extra to book directly into ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro, or Google Calendar.
- Phone numbers and texting: local numbers, call forwarding, and SMS messages can each carry small fees.
- Overage charges: per-minute plans can get expensive in your busiest season, exactly when you need them most.
- Your time: a cheap DIY tool that takes you 10 hours to set up and keeps needing fixes isn't really cheap.
How to Work Out If It Pays for Itself
Instead of comparing monthly fees, compare the fee to the value of the jobs you're currently missing. Here's a simple calculation you can do on the back of an envelope:
1. Estimate how many calls you miss in a typical month: after hours, at weekends, and while your team is on jobs.
2. Estimate how many of those callers would have booked if someone had answered.
3. Multiply by your average job value.
If you miss even a handful of calls a month and your average job is worth a few hundred dollars or more, an AI receptionist that books just one or two of those jobs usually covers its own cost. Our ROI calculator on the pricing page can run these numbers for your business.
What GigaOneSolutions Charges
Our AI Implementation plan is $1,800 per month plus a one-time $600 setup and training fee. It includes a 24/7 AI receptionist for phone and website chat, missed-call text-back, booking into your calendar, automatic quote follow-ups, and a new time-saving automation built for you every month.
It's month-to-month with no long contract, and you own your data, call recordings, and customer list. If you only need a website and lead tracking, our Foundation plan starts at $750 per month. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Whichever provider you choose, get clear answers to these before you commit:
- Can it book directly into my calendar while the caller is on the phone?
- How does it handle emergencies? Can it transfer urgent calls to my on-call technician?
- Do I get recordings and written summaries of every call?
- What happens to my data and phone number if I cancel?
- Is there a long-term contract or cancellation fee?
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