Quick Answer
The lowest published AI answering prices are Dialzara at $29 a month for 60 minutes, Rosie at $49 for 250 minutes, Goodcall at $79 for 100 unique callers and My AI Front Desk at $99 for 200 minutes. All four are self-serve: you write the script, connect the calendar and keep it working yourself.
If your budget is under $100 a month and you're happy to set it up yourself, buy one of these. We'd rather tell you that than sell you something you don't need. The catch is that the headline price and the bill aren't always the same number.
Which cheap plan fits which business
Each of these bills differently, so the cheapest one depends on your calls, not on the sticker price.
- Few calls, short ones: Dialzara's $29 plan covers about 20 three-minute calls.
- Most minutes for the money: Rosie includes 250 minutes at $49. Its page doesn't state overage rates, so ask first.
- Lots of repeat callers: Goodcall counts each number once a month, however long or often they call.
- Chat and texts too: My AI Front Desk includes 100 chatbot conversations and 400 texts with its 200 minutes.
When cheap costs more
A self-serve tool is only as good as the hours you put into it. A wrong answer about your prices, a calendar that never got connected or an after-hours rule nobody tested will cost more than the subscription saves. If you've started two of these and finished neither, the cheap option has already cost you more.
What the extra money buys at Sockly
Sockly costs $997 a month for up to 500 calls. The difference is that we build it for you: your services, your prices, your calendar and your urgent-call rules, live this week with $0 setup. You run your business and it answers the phone.
Lowest published AI plans
| Service | Entry plan | Included | Over the limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialzara | $29/mo | 60 minutes | $0.48/min |
| Rosie | $49/mo | 250 minutes | Not stated on the page |
| Goodcall | $79/mo | 100 unique callers | $0.79 per extra caller |
| My AI Front Desk | $99/mo | 200 minutes, 400 texts | $0.25/min |
| Sockly | $997/mo, set up for you | Up to 500 calls | Calls continue, no overage fee |
Prices from each company's own pricing page, checked November 6, 2026. "Not published" means the vendor quotes after a form or a call. Confirm on their site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest AI receptionist with no contract?
Dialzara's $29 plan has the lowest published entry price we found, and Dialzara, Rosie and My AI Front Desk list a 7-day free trial. Read each one's cancellation terms before you enter a card.
Why is Sockly so much more expensive?
Because it's a done-for-you front office, not a tool you configure. If you'll do the setup yourself and your calls are simple, a cheaper self-serve service is the better buy.
Before you decide on price, hear what the expensive one does. Call 470-280-8910 and say your business name to hear it answer as you.
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Published: November 6, 2026
Last Updated: November 6, 2026