How much does an AI receptionist cost?
Compare the true cost of AI receptionists, human receptionists, and traditional answering services.
| Feature | Human Receptionist | Answering Service | VOXUB AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time human receptionist | $30,000 - $45,000/year | $30,000 - $45,000/year | $30,000 - $45,000/year |
| Traditional answering service | $200 - $500/mo + per-minute fees | $200 - $500/mo + per-minute fees | $200 - $500/mo + per-minute fees |
| VOXUB AI receptionist | From $49/mo | From $49/mo | From $49/mo |
| Monthly cost | $2,500+ | $200-$500+ | $49-$299 |
| Availability | 40 hrs/week | 24/7 (limited) | 24/7/365 |
| Simultaneous calls | 1 at a time | 1 at a time | Unlimited |
| Appointment scheduling | Manual | No | Automatic |
| After-hours coverage | No | Yes | Yes |
| Spam filtering | No | No | Yes (90% blocked) |
| Bilingual (EN/ES) | Extra cost | Extra cost | Included free |
| Call transcripts | No | No | Yes |
VOXUB pricing plans
Lite
$39
/mo
For solo operators and side businesses.
- 30 calls included, then $0.99 per call
- 100 minutes included
- Website integration chat agent
- Email notifications
Plus
$69
/mo
For growing businesses getting real value.
- 100 calls included, then $0.79 per call
- 300 minutes included
- Website integration chat agent
- Call forwarding
Most popular
Pro
$119
/mo
For busy single-location businesses.
- 300 calls included, then $0.59 per call
- 750 minutes included
- Website integration chat agent
- Call forwarding
Scale
$149
/mo
For high-volume single-location operations.
- 500 calls included, then $0.49 per call
- 1000 minutes included
- Website integration chat agent
- Call forwarding
The hidden cost of missed calls
Many businesses focus on the cost of an answering service but ignore the much larger cost of NOT having one. Here's a quick calculation:
- Average business misses 10-20 calls per week
- 85% of callers who reach voicemail hang up without leaving a message
- 10 missed calls/week × 52 weeks = 520 missed calls/year
- 520 × 85% = 442 lost potential customers per year
- At $300 average customer value = $132,600 in lost revenue annually
An AI receptionist at $49/month ($588/year) pays for itself by capturing just 2 lost customers per year.