Comparison
AvA vs AI receptionists
What they cost
Published figures, with where we read them.
| Product | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Goodcall | $79 / month | third-party review |
| Dialzara | from $29 / month | third-party review |
| Rosie | from $49 / month | third-party review |
| Smith.ai (AI receptionist) | from $150 / month | third-party review |
| AvA | $0.05 / min, all in | our live rate card |
All four figures are from one third-party roundup, not from each vendor’s own page. Plans differ in how many calls or minutes are included. Checked 8 October 2026. Prices change, ours too. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.
Fair is fair
Where AI receptionists is the better choice
- A predictable flat monthly price, which suits a single-location business that mostly needs the phone answered.
- Very quick to set up for a straightforward front desk.
- Some, like Smith.ai, also sell plans with human receptionists if you want a person on the line.
Where AvA is different
What AvA does.
It calls out, not just in
Every new lead from a form, ad or missed call gets a callback within the minute. A receptionist waits for the phone to ring.
It follows up until there is an answer
WhatsApp, SMS and email across days, stopping the moment somebody says no.
It carries the lead through
Qualification as typed fields, booking, payment links, reminders and no-show recovery.
In the caller’s language
Arabic, Spanish, French, the 22 scheduled Indian languages and more.
In one line
Which to pick.
Pick AI receptionists if
You want your phone answered for a fixed monthly fee and little else.
Pick AvA if
You get more enquiries than your team can answer and you want every one of them followed through.
The comparison that settles it.
Set AvA up in one box and let it call you. It takes about ten minutes.