How much does an
AI receptionist cost?
Omni AI starts at $99/month, flat. That includes a full AI team that answers every call 24/7, books jobs, and follows up on every lead — with no per-minute or per-call fees. Traditional answering services usually run $175–$575/month and bill per minute on top, so your bill climbs in your busiest months. Here's the full breakdown.
What each Omni plan includes
Solo
Your Core AI Team — 4 employees that stop the bleeding
4 AI Employees
Growth
Most popularThe Full Department — 7 employees that accelerate your business
7 AI Employees
Professional
Your AI Management Team — 7 employees running your business + 5 executives running your growth
7 Employees + 5 Executives
See the full feature list on the pricing page.
Flat-rate vs. traditional answering services
Most answering services bill per minute or per call. That means the more your phone rings, the more you pay — and home-service phones ring most in peak season. Flat-rate removes that penalty. Published rates as of mid-2026:
| Provider | Billing model | Entry price | Overage | Staffing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni AI | Flat monthly | $99/mo | None — unlimited conversations | AI |
| Go Answer | Per-minute bundles | $175/mo (100 min) | $1.50–$1.75 / min | Human |
| ReceptionHQ | Pay-per-call / per-minute | $25/mo + $1.99/call | Per-call / per-minute | Human |
| AnswerConnect | Per-minute bundles | ~$350/mo (200 min) | $1.85–$2.50 / min | Human |
| Ovox | Flat monthly | $197/mo | None | AI |
Competitor pricing reflects each provider's published rates where available; some services do not publish pricing publicly. Figures shown are entry tiers and may change — check each provider for current rates.
AI receptionist cost — FAQ
How much does an AI receptionist cost?
Omni AI starts at $99/month flat — it answers every call 24/7, books jobs, and follows up on leads with no per-minute or per-call charges. Traditional answering services typically run $175–$575/month and bill per minute on top, so a busy month costs more than a slow one.
Why is flat-rate cheaper than a per-minute answering service?
Per-minute and per-call services charge you more exactly when you're busiest — peak season is when your phone rings most, and that's when overage bills spike. A flat rate means your cost is the same in July as it is in January, so you can budget with certainty.
Are there setup fees or contracts?
No setup fees and no long-term contract. Omni is month-to-month and goes live in about 24 hours.
What's the difference between the Solo, Growth, and Professional plans?
Solo covers the core team that stops missed calls (receptionist, intake, scheduler). Growth adds email follow-up and review management. Professional adds the executive layer — outbound campaigns, billing, and a Business Health Score. See the plan cards above for the full breakdown.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — you can start a free trial and even hear your own AI answer a call before you pay anything.
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