The honest guide — by people who build one
An AI receptionist answers every call. Here's what that's actually worth.
An AI receptionist picks up in two rings, around the clock, qualifies the caller, books the job, and texts you the summary. This guide explains how that works, what it costs across the market, and — honestly — which businesses shouldn't buy one yet.
In this guide
Which industry are you in?
The economics of a missed call are wildly different across trades — a salon loses an $85 visit, a law firm loses a $3,500 case. That's why each industry gets its own page, with its own call scenarios and math:
- AI Receptionist for Dental Offices — a missed call costs $400–$700 per new patient visit
- AI Receptionist for HVAC Companies — a missed call costs $260–$650 per first job
- AI Receptionist for Law Firms & Paralegals — a missed call costs $3,500–$5,200 per lost matter
- AI Receptionist for Moving Companies — a missed call costs $800–$1,200 per booked move
- AI Receptionist for Plumbers — a missed call costs $200–$480 per first job
Deciding if it's for you
Two comparisons do most of the deciding work: AI vs a human receptionist (spoiler: it's a cost question until call volume gets complex) and AI vs a traditional answering service (a speed and consistency question). When you're down to pricing, here's what the whole market charges in 2026 — including us.
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