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Smith.ai AI Receptionist

An AI receptionist that answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads and books appointments, with live human backup available.

Free plan

Price

Free: 25 calls a month, then $3.00 a call. Pro: $150 a month (75 calls, about $2.00 a call). Enterprise: from $500 a month.

Free plan

25 calls a month with 24/7 answering, recordings, transcripts, summaries and calendar booking.

Best for

Trying an AI receptionist properly before spending anything.

Watch out for

Per-call billing gets expensive with many short calls. Live agents are based in North America.

UK notes

US company, priced in dollars; confirm UK number support.

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Price checked on 2026-10-14 against the sources below. Prices change; always confirm on the provider's page. How we check prices.

Useful for

Calls and customer servicePlumbers and heating engineersElectriciansHair and beauty salonsSolicitors and legal servicesEstate and letting agentsDog groomersGarages and mechanicsRoofersDriving instructorsTherapists and clinicsPet servicesDental and optical practicesPest control

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Goodcall

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Moneypenny AI Receptionist

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A UK answering company offering an AI receptionist with the option of real receptionists.

Questions

Does Smith.ai AI Receptionist have a free plan?

Yes. 25 calls a month with 24/7 answering, recordings, transcripts, summaries and calendar booking.

How much does Smith.ai AI Receptionist cost?

Free: 25 calls a month, then $3.00 a call. Pro: $150 a month (75 calls, about $2.00 a call). Enterprise: from $500 a month.

What are the alternatives to Smith.ai AI Receptionist?

Alternatives include Upfirst, Rosie, Goodcall, Moneypenny AI Receptionist.

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