Stylists and therapists are with clients most of the day. Calls that ring out often come from new clients who book elsewhere.
Rescheduling and cancellations are frequent. A receptionist that handles them in your booking system frees the front desk.
Calculated with 2 minutes per call, about 800 minutes a month, all answered by the AI. This profile is our estimate for a small business. At the median, providers charge $249 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 |
| BookingBee.aiEssentials | $99 | not stated | not stated | price per location, one location assumed; Up to 8 staff per outlet; sales contact (Let's Talk) | Visit site |
| Juney (Trillet)Juney Pro | $99 | not stated | not stated | No overage bill; top-ups $20 per 100 minutes; $990 a year | 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 |
| CallSphereAnswer | $139 | not stated | $0 | Plus usage at cost, estimated ~$0.15/min inbound; no booking on this tier | Try free |
| RosieScale | $149 | not stated | not stated | billed per started minute; No per-minute overage: exceeding minutes auto-upgrades to the next plan | Try free |
| Simple PhonesAdvanced | $149 | not stated | $0 | 5 agents, languages, numbers | Try free |
| While You WorkBusiness | $149 | not stated | $0 | Calendar booking on the call only on this plan | Visit site |
| LobbyStackPro | $154 | unlimited | $0 | Transfers over 100 cost $0.02 each | Try free |
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 |
| Answering Service CareAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $25/mo source | not stated | Visit site |
| BesideSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source | 7-day free trial on Unlimited (payment method required); no trial on Baseline | Try free |
| BookingBee.aiIndustry specialist | industry page source | $99/mo source$89/mo billed annually | not stated | Visit site |
| BoulevardIndustry specialist | industry page source | $149/mo sourceonly for Boulevard customers | All AI Receptionist minutes free through November 2026 (beta) | Try free |
| DeskGreetSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 15-day free trial plus $10 credit, no card required | Try free |
| DialzaraSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source | 7-day free trial on every voice plan | Try free |
| EVS7Small business | industry page source | $49/mo source | free trial, no credit card required; length not stated | Try free |
| GlossGenius ReceptionIndustry specialist | industry page source | $50/mo sourceonly for GlossGenius subscribers | 14-day free trial of GlossGenius plans, no card | Try free |
| Juney (Trillet)Small business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 7-day free trial with 50 minutes on Pro only | Try free |
| 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 |
| Mr TelcoSmall business | industry page source | $99/mo source | no free trial stated; nothing charged until agent is published | Visit site |
| My AI Front Desk (Frontdesk)Small business | industry page source | $99/mo source$79/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial | Try free |
| NextPhoneSmall business | industry page source | $199/mo source$166/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial | Try free |
| PatientNowIndustry specialist | case study source | on request | not stated (promo: monthly fees waived up to 3 months when switching) | Visit site |
| PhoneFlowSmall business | industry page source | not stated | 200 free minutes, no credit card | Try free |
| PoshAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $65/mo source | 7-day free trial of AI receptionist services | Try free |
| ReceptionSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source$24/mo billed annually | 14-day free trial with 30 phone minutes | Try free |
| UpfirstSmall business | industry page source | $24.95/mo source$20/mo billed annually | 14-day free trial, no credit card | Try free |
| Vox Front AISmall business | industry page source | $159/mo source | not stated | Visit site |
| While You WorkSmall business | industry page source | $39/mo source | US: 14-day money-back guarantee after line goes live (UK site: 7-day free trial, no card) | Visit site |
| Zenoti AI ReceptionistIndustry specialist | industry page source | on request | not stated | Visit site |
As of November 11, 2026, from provider websites. Other providers may fit as well, see all providers.
| Call | What the AI receptionist can do |
|---|---|
| Book an appointment | Books into your booking software if connected |
| Reschedule or cancel | Moves the appointment and notes the cancellation |
| Service and price questions | Answers from your approved price list |
| Gift cards and packages | Gives approved information or takes a message |
| Hours and location | Answers directly |
Start with calls during peak hours and after hours. Check that bookings appear correctly in your system for the first week.
General information, not legal advice for your situation. See also two-party consent and E911 and emergencies.
Yes, if it connects to your booking software. Check that it sees real availability per staff member and service length.
Some providers send text confirmations and reminders. Reminders by text fall under the TCPA, so check consent.
Yes, from a price list you approve. Keep it current when prices change.