Maintenance calls arrive at night and on weekends, and some cannot wait. Leasing calls compete for attention with resident issues during the day.
A receptionist can log routine work orders, escalate emergencies and book showings, which keeps the on-call phone for real emergencies.
Calculated with 3 minutes per call, about 1,500 minutes a month, all answered by the AI. This profile is our estimate for a small business. At the median, providers charge $412 a month for this.
| Provider and plan | Per month | Simultaneous calls | Setup fee | Conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzee AISuzee AI | $79 | not stated | $0 | flat fee; Unlimited minutes and calls, all features, one plan | Try free |
| BesideUnlimited | $99 | not stated | not stated | flat fee; Unlimited AI Receptionist calls; 1 line, extra lines $4.99/month | Try free |
| GoodcallGrowth | $129 | not stated | $0 | billed per caller, counted as one caller per call; Billed per unique caller per month, minutes not metered | Visit site |
| Simple PhonesAdvanced | $149 | not stated | $0 | 5 agents, languages, numbers | Try free |
| NextPhonePro | $199 | not stated | $0 | flat fee; Unlimited inbound calls, no overage; self-setup; annual $1,990/year | Try free |
| While You WorkBusiness | $199 | not stated | $0 | Calendar booking on the call only on this plan | Visit site |
| CallSphereAnswer | $244 | not stated | $0 | Plus usage at cost, estimated ~$0.15/min inbound; no booking on this tier | Try free |
| LobbyStackPro | $280 | unlimited | $0 | Transfers over 100 cost $0.02 each | Try free |
| AIRAScale | $299 | not stated | not stated | Unlimited users | Visit site |
| Bigly SalesScout | $299 | not stated | not stated | Plus $2 per phone number, $0.05 per SMS; overage $0.138/min on annual | Visit site |
Each provider's cheapest plan for this volume. Industry specialists appear only if they name this industry.
These providers have an industry page, case study or integration for this industry on their own website.
| Provider | Evidence | Starting price | Trial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby ConnectAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $164/mo source | 14-day free trial (or 500 Abby Minutes, whichever comes first), no setup fee | Try free |
| AgentZapSmall business | industry page source | $109/mo source$91/mo billed annually | No free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee | Visit site |
| AIRASmall business | industry page source | $24.95/mo source$19.96/mo billed annually | not stated | Visit site |
| AnswerHeroAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $19/mo source | no free trial; smaller plans offered to try the service | Visit site |
| AptlyIndustry specialist | industry page source | on request | not stated | Visit site |
| DialzaraSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source | 7-day free trial on every voice plan | Try free |
| dolfynSmall business | industry page source | from $179/mo source | 2-week free trial, no credit card | Try free |
| Harmony AI (OneAI)Small business | industry page source | $250/mo source | 'Try for free' signup offered; trial terms not stated | Try free |
| Juney (Trillet)Small business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 7-day free trial with 50 minutes on Pro only | Try free |
| LetHubIndustry specialist | industry page source | from $49/mo source | no free trial; 30 days to opt out | Visit site |
| LobbyStackSmall business | industry page source | $30/mo source$24/mo billed annually | Free plan with 30 voice minutes and phone number free for 14 days, no credit card | Try free |
| MarlieSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 14-day free trial (card required) | Try free |
| My AI Front Desk (Frontdesk)Small business | industry page source | $99/mo source$79/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial | Try free |
| Novacall AISmall business | industry page source | on request | not stated | Visit site |
| PhoneFlowSmall business | industry page source | not stated | 200 free minutes, no credit card | Try free |
| ReceptionSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source$24/mo billed annually | 14-day free trial with 30 phone minutes | Try free |
| RosieSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source$41/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial, payment method required | Try free |
| SuperIndustry specialist | industry page source | from $250/mo source | no free trial stated; 50% off first 30 days on receptionist and concierge plans | Visit site |
| UpfirstSmall business | industry page source | $24.95/mo source$20/mo billed annually | 14-day free trial, no credit card | Try free |
| VendorooIndustry specialist | industry page source | on request | not stated | Visit site |
| WakemanIndustry specialist | industry page source | $49/mo source$41/mo billed annually | Free trial 14 days or 500 minutes, card required; 30-day refund of first payment | Try free |
| ZumaIndustry specialist | industry page source | on request | Free for 30 days | Try free |
As of November 11, 2026, from provider websites. Other providers may fit as well, see all providers.
| Call | What the AI receptionist can do |
|---|---|
| Maintenance request | Captures unit, issue and access details and creates a work order if connected |
| Emergency (flooding, no heat, gas) | Gives approved safety instructions and alerts the on-call contact |
| Leasing enquiry | Answers availability questions and books a showing |
| Rent and payment questions | Gives approved instructions or takes a message |
| Noise and neighbor complaints | Logs the complaint and routes it |
Start with after-hours maintenance calls with a strict emergency list, then add leasing overflow.
General information, not legal advice for your situation. See also two-party consent and E911 and emergencies.
Yes, if you define which issues are emergencies. The receptionist logs routine requests and alerts the on-call contact for emergencies. Test the escalation path.
Many providers can book into a calendar. Check whether it can read current availability from your software.
Configure the same answers for every caller and route accommodation requests to staff.