Phonely alternatives
Phonely charges by the minute. These 12 AI receptionists are the closest matches on who they serve and how they work, listed with how each one charges.
| Vendor | Charges by | Starts at | How it works | HIPAA BAA | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhonelyThis vendor | Per minute | Free tier | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| echowin | Per minute | $10/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Dialzara | Per minute | $29/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Rosie | Per minute | $49/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| My AI Front Desk (Frontdesk) | Per minute | $99/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Ruby | Per minute | $250/mo | Human receptionists with AI | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| NextPhone | Flat monthly | $199/mo | AI only | No | Oct 2026 |
| Upfirst | Per call | $24.95/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Beside | Flat monthly | $29/mo | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| JustCall AI Voice Agent | Per minute | $99/mo | AI with human backup | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Smith.ai | Per call | Free tier | AI with human backup | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Nextiva XBert AI Receptionist | Per call | $99/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| AI Recepts | Per minute | $69/mo | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |