Yelp Host alternatives
Yelp Host charges a flat monthly fee. These 12 AI receptionists are the closest matches on who they serve and how they work. Below the table, each one's main differences from Yelp Host.
| Vendor | Charges by | Starts at | How it works | HIPAA BAA | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelp HostThis vendor | Flat monthly | $249/mo | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Maple | Flat monthly | $150/mo | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Hostie | Quote only | Quote | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Kea | Quote only | Quote | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Loman | Quote only | Quote | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Slang AI | Per location | $399/mo | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| NextPhone | Flat monthly | $199/mo | AI only | No | Oct 2026 |
| CloudTalk AI Voice Agents | Flat monthly | $124/mo | AI with human backup | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| ConverseNow | Quote only | Quote | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist | Flat monthly | $25/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Beside | Flat monthly | $29/mo | AI only | Unconfirmed | Oct 2026 |
| Allo | Per seat | $32/user/mo | AI only | Yes | Oct 2026 |
| Ruby | Per minute | $250/mo | Human receptionists with AI | Yes | Oct 2026 |
How each differs from Yelp Host
- Maple
- Starts at $150 a month, less than Yelp Host's $249.
- Hostie
- Prices by quote.
- Kea
- Prices by quote.
- Loman
- Prices by quote.
- Slang AI
- Charges per location; starts at $399 a month, more than Yelp Host's $249.
- NextPhone
- Starts at $199 a month, less than Yelp Host's $249.
- CloudTalk AI Voice Agents
- Starts at $124 a month, less than Yelp Host's $249.
- ConverseNow
- Prices by quote.
- Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist
- Starts at $25 a month, less than Yelp Host's $249; says it signs a HIPAA BAA.
- Beside
- Starts at $29 a month, less than Yelp Host's $249.
- Allo
- Charges per user; says it signs a HIPAA BAA.
- Ruby
- Charges by the minute; starts at $250 a month, more than Yelp Host's $249; has people answer, with AI helping them.
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