$149/mo for AI that never sleeps — versus $2,000–4,000/mo for a part-time hire. Use the calculator below to see what you'd save.
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The honest trade-offs of going AI-only for your phones.
| Capability | AI Receptionist | Human Receptionist |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage |
24/7, every day of the year
|
Business hours only
|
| Sick days & vacation |
Never — always available
|
~4–6 weeks/yr unpaid or covered
|
| Response speed |
Answers in under a second
|
Typically 3+ rings
|
| Monthly cost |
$149/mo flat
|
$2,000–4,000/mo + payroll taxes
|
| Setup time |
Live in minutes
|
Weeks of recruiting & onboarding
|
| Scalability under call spikes |
Unlimited concurrent calls
|
One line at a time
|
| Quality consistency |
The same on every call
|
Varies by mood, load, day
|
| Bilingual / multilingual |
Switches languages on the fly
|
Single-language hire
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| Benefits & payroll taxes |
None — included in $149
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+20–30% on top of salary
|
| Lead capture |
Every call logged automatically
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Depends on manual notes
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