Virtual receptionist cost, without the per-minute games
$99 a month. 250 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
Founding special: Always On currently costs the same $99. Most people pick that.
$99/month
250 minutes included, then $2/min. Bill capped at $200 unless you raise it.
- ✓Amelia answers when you can't
- ✓250 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
For founding customers, Always On is temporarily the same price as After Hours. Lock in $99 before it goes to $299.
$99/month
250 minutes included, then $2/min. Bill capped at $200 unless you raise it.
- ✓Amelia answers 24/7, including daytime overflow
- ✓250 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.
Multi-Location
For teams and franchises
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Often usage-based; varies by provider | Lost jobs every week | Published flat $99/mo, capped at $200 |
| Answers at 2 AM | Varies by provider and plan | No | Included, always |
| Books appointments | Varies; many focus on messages | No | Included, on your calendar |
| Spam calls | Billing treatment varies | Still ring your cell | Free under our policy |
| Simultaneous calls | Depends on staffing | One, then voicemail | Multiple at once, 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 250 minutes of talk time included, then $2 a minute after that.
What happens if I use more than 250 minutes?
Minutes past 250 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 with 30 minutes of talk time included; if you use them up, Amelia keeps answering in free message mode until you activate. You can cancel in one click before the trial ends. After that, there is a 30-day satisfaction guarantee: if you are not satisfied during your first 30 paid days, we refund your subscription.
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.