Virtual receptionist cost, without the per-minute games
$99 a month. 100 minutes of real conversations included. Spam is free. Your bill is capped so a busy month never becomes a scary invoice.
14-day free trial, then a 30-day money-back guarantee
After Hours
Nights, weekends, and lunch rushes covered
$99/month
100 minutes included, then $2/min. Bill capped at $200 unless you raise it.
- ✓Amelia answers when you can't
- ✓100 minutes of talk time included
- ✓Appointments booked, not messages taken
- ✓Emergency calls ring your cell
- ✓Recording and transcript of every call
- ✓Spam, wrong numbers, and hangups are free
Card required. Nothing billed for 14 days. Cancel in one click.
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Always On
Every call, day and night. Founding price, goes to $299 later
$99/month
100 minutes included, then $2/min. Bill capped at $200 unless you raise it.
- ✓Amelia answers 24/7, including daytime overflow
- ✓100 minutes of talk time included
- ✓Appointments booked straight to your calendar
- ✓Custom emergency rules and live transfers
- ✓Recordings, transcripts, and call summaries
- ✓Spam, wrong numbers, and hangups are free
Card required. Nothing billed for 14 days. Cancel in one click.
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- ✓Everything in Always On
- ✓Multiple numbers and locations
- ✓Custom integrations to your software
- ✓Priority support and onboarding
- ✓Volume pricing
The honest cost comparison
| Human answering service | Missed calls | Our AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $300 to $1,000+/mo | Lost jobs every week | $99/mo, capped at $200 |
| Answers at 2 AM | Extra fees | No | Always |
| Books appointments | Takes a message | No | Yes, on your calendar |
| Spam calls | You pay per minute | Still ring your cell | Free, always |
| Hold time | Minutes at peak | Forever | Answers first ring |
How much does a virtual receptionist cost?
Human virtual receptionist services usually charge $1.50 to $3.00 per minute, or plans from $300 to over $1,000 a month, and they mostly take messages. Our AI plans are $99 a month with 100 minutes of talk time included, then $2 a minute after that.
What happens if I use more than 100 minutes?
Minutes past 100 are $2 each. And you are protected: your bill is capped at $200 a month unless you raise it. If you hit the cap, Amelia keeps answering every call for free in message-taking mode. Your phone never goes dead.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. 14 days free, and you can cancel in one click before it ends. After that, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. If Amelia does not book you real appointments, you pay nothing.
What counts against my minutes?
Only real conversations. Spam calls, robocalls, wrong numbers, and hangups under 15 seconds are free. You only pay for time Amelia spends helping your actual customers.
Are there setup fees or contracts?
No setup fee for founding customers. We set Amelia up for you by hand. Month to month, cancel anytime.