TK
Torklio
$99/mo
- Billing
- Flat monthly
- Included min
- 300
- Human escalation
- Partial
- Scheduling
- Yes
- Verification
- Verified· 2026-09-07source
Pricing database · 1 of 10 providers verified · 9 awaiting a check
What does an AI receptionist actually cost?
- "$49 a month."
- "$0.20 per minute."
- "$79 per agent."
- "$3 per call."
- "Unlimited minutes."
Those numbers sound easy to compare.
They aren't.
AI receptionist companies charge in radically different ways. We translate the plans into something more useful:
What might your business actually pay?
Worked example · 150 calls · 3 min avg
450 min
Torklio Starter · 300 min$99
Torklio Plus · 600 min$149
Goodcall Starterverify
Smith.aiverify
Cheapest verified plan that covers 450 min$149/mo
Verified 2026-09-07No guessing
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The database
Starting prices, billing models and what's included
We show a number only after checking the provider's own pricing page and dating the check. 9 provider(s) are currently flagged for verification.
| Provider | Starting price | Billing model | Included minutes | Overage / min | Free trial | Human escalation | Scheduling | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKTorklioFeatured | $99/mo Verified | Flat monthly | 300 | Verify | 7-day free trial on Starter, Plus and Pro; 30-day money-back guarantee on first payment | Partial | Yes | 2026-09-07 |
| SMSmith.ai | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Per call (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Yes | Yes | Never checked |
| GCGoodcall | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Flat monthly (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Partial | Never checked |
| RORosie | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Flat monthly (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
| DZDialzara | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Flat monthly (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
| FDFrontdesk | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
| SFSynthflow | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Usage tiers (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
| RTRetell AI | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Per minute (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
| VPVapi | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Per minute (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
| SLSlang AI | Pricing verification needed Verification needed | Flat monthly (unverified) | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Never checked |
SM
Smith.ai
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Per call (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Yes
- Scheduling
- Yes
- Verification
- Verification needed
GC
Goodcall
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Flat monthly (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Partial
- Verification
- Verification needed
RO
Rosie
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Flat monthly (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
DZ
Dialzara
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Flat monthly (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
FD
Frontdesk
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Verify
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
SF
Synthflow
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Usage tiers (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
RT
Retell AI
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Per minute (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
VP
Vapi
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Per minute (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
SL
Slang AI
Pricing verification needed
- Billing
- Flat monthly (unverified)
- Included min
- Verify
- Human escalation
- Verify
- Scheduling
- Verify
- Verification
- Verification needed
How they charge
Five billing models, one question
The headline price tells you almost nothing until you know what the meter is.
Flat monthly
Predictable until you exceed the included minutes. Check the overage rate.
Per call
Short and long calls cost the same. Fine for bookings, expensive for message-taking.
Per minute
Typical for developer platforms. Model, voice and telephony stack up.
Per agent
Priced by seats or agents rather than usage. Watch for usage caps underneath.
Quote-based
Larger plans priced on request. Ask for the meter in writing.
Pricing comparisons
Head-to-head on cost structure
Guides
Reading a pricing page
Pricing Guide
AI Receptionist Pricing in 2026: Every Billing Model Explained
A line-by-line explanation of how AI receptionists bill: flat monthly plans with included minutes, per-call bundles, per-minute usage, per-agent seats and quote-based tiers, with one verified worked example.
Pricing Guide
How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost? A Monthly-Bill Walkthrough
What an AI receptionist costs per month at 50, 150, 500 and 1,000 calls, worked against verified plan allowances, plus the hidden line items to check before you sign.
Pricing Guide
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Which AI receptionists cost under $100 a month? One verified answer, several pending verification, and a checklist for reading a sub-$100 price claim before you believe it.