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How much does an AI receptionist cost?

Honest answer: between 50 euros a month and several thousand, depending on what you buy. This page explains the three market tiers, what each includes, and how to compare against the true cost of a human receptionist.

AI receptionist pricing explained

The three price tiers

1. Standard subscriptions (50-300 EUR/month). Self-service tools: install, record the basics, the AI answers. Good for simple cases - after-hours cover, basic questions, messages. The limits show in integrations (calendar, CRM), training depth and voice quality.

2. Custom builds (from 5,000 EUR implementation + monthly operation). PulsifyAI's model: engineers build, train and integrate the assistant into your real process - calendar, CRM, triage rules, a voice tuned to your brand. Monthly cost depends on call volume and integrations.

3. Enterprise projects (thousands/month). High volume, many languages, complex systems - contact centres, multi-site groups.

The comparison that matters: the cost of not answering

A full-time receptionist costs far more than the salary line - employer taxes, benefits and holiday cover push the true monthly cost well past double any AI subscription. And it buys 40 hours of the week's 168.

The bigger number, though, is the missed-call bill: one lost new client a week typically pays for any solution on this page. We run the full numbers in AI vs human receptionist: the true total cost and in our pricing guide.

What your case costs

It depends on three variables: call volume, required integrations, and triage complexity. The 15-minute diagnostic call is free and ends with a concrete estimate - plus an honest opinion when a simple subscription is all you need. When it is, we say so.

Frequently asked questions

Are there hidden costs?

The usual ones to check anywhere: per-minute overages, phone number fees, paid integrations and setup charges. In PulsifyAI's custom model the proposal itemises implementation and monthly operation - no surprises.

Why do custom builds start at 5,000 EUR?

Because it is engineering, not configuration: process mapping, training on your business, calendar and CRM integration, real-call testing and tuning. That is what separates an assistant customers accept from a robotic voice they hang up on.

Is there a cheaper way to start?

Our self-service platform, from 30 EUR/month, is on a waitlist. Meanwhile the free diagnostic tells you whether your case needs a custom build or whether a standard tool is enough.

What is the typical return?

Measured in recovered calls and after-hours bookings. Our ROI guide on the blog shows how to run the numbers for your own volume before spending a euro.

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