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AI receptionist pricing models compared

A low monthly price doesn’t mean a low cost per minute. Monthly plans can make the advertised price look low while driving up the effective cost of every conversation. Here’s how the common models work.

The four common models

AI receptionist pricing models
Model	How it works	Watch for
Usage-based (365vox)	One rate per conversation minute, billed by the second	Whether billing is per second or rounded up
Monthly plan with bundled minutes	A fixed fee includes a set number of minutes	Unused minutes, overage rates, features locked to higher tiers
Per call	A fee for each call, whatever its length	Short calls and spam calls cost the same as real ones
Platform per-minute	A low base rate for the voice AI platform	Speech, voice, telephony, numbers, integrations and setup billed on top

How to compare fairly

Work out the total cost at your real call volume — including setup, integrations, overages and contract terms — then divide by your conversation minutes.

AI receptionist pricing typically ranges from about $30 to $1,700 per month, depending on the provider, pricing model, call volume and features included.

Platform cost vs. conversation cost Per-second billing explained

See what rounding does to a single call

Call length: 1 min 30 sec Drag to compare per-second billing with rounding up to the next minute, at the same rate.

Billed by the second

$1.13

Rounded up to the minute

$1.50

Rounding up adds 33% to this call. With 365vox, a 90-second call is billed as 90 seconds.

Pricing model FAQs

Which pricing model is cheapest?

It depends on your volume. Usage-based pricing reflects the calls you actually get, so you never pay for unused minutes.

What’s wrong with bundled minutes?

You pay for the bundle whether you use it or not, and go over it at an overage rate in busy months.

Why do platform per-minute rates look so low?

They often cover only the platform. Speech recognition, voice, telephony, numbers, integrations and setup can be billed separately.

What is a billable conversation minute?

Actual talking time between the AI receptionist and a caller. 365vox bills it by the second.

Does 365vox have tiers?

No. One rate, every feature included.

Are there setup or integration fees?

No. Setup, customization and integrations are included.

How much does an AI receptionist cost on average?

Typically about $30 to $1,700 a month, depending on provider, model, volume and features.

How do I estimate my cost?

Use the cost calculator with your call volume.

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