AI Receptionist Hub
AI Receptionist Cost Calculator
Estimate what an AI receptionist could cost your business each month and how that compares to hiring in-house staff or using a virtual answering service.
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What would answering your calls cost?
Compare hire.ink plans with your staffing budget and a virtual service quote.
Examples are editable starting points, not industry benchmarks. All amounts are GBP.
Your assumptions
Jump to results ↓Live talk time per answered call.
Add charges not included in your plan.
Your own staffing assumption, not a market benchmark.
Coverage hours, including time not spent on calls.
Enter a provider quote to compare.
Your estimate
Updates as you type- AI monthly estimate
- £461.00
- Staff coverage / month
- £4,766.67
- Virtual service / month
- £2,030.00
- Monthly savings vs staff
- £4,305.67
- Monthly savings vs virtual
- £1,569.00
- AI annual estimate
- £5,532.00
- Calls / month
- 440
- Talk minutes / month
- 1,320
- AI cost per call
- £1.05
Business Elite
Compare AI plan totals
| Plan | Included min | Extra usage | Total / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | 60 | £604.80 | £633.80 |
| Pro | 111 | £544.05 | £594.05 |
| Plus | 500 | £328.00 | £527.00 |
| Elite (selected) | 1000 | £112.00 | £461.00 |
Selected plan: £349.00 base + 320 extra minutes × £0.35 + £0.00 other fees. Extra usage is estimated at the published per-minute rate; purchased minute packs may change the cash paid in a month.
Compare plan featuresHow this is calculated
Monthly minutes = calls per day × business days × call length. AI cost = plan fee + extra minutes × rate + other fees. Staff cost = weekly coverage hours × 52 ÷ 12 × wage × (1 + benefits %). Virtual cost = base + minutes above allowance × rate.
Staff and virtual-service figures are your assumptions, not verified provider quotes. Staff may perform other duties, so the difference in cost is not necessarily cash savings. AI plan rates come from the same catalog as our pricing page. Taxes, one-time onboarding and unentered fees are excluded.
Estimates are illustrative, not guarantees. Annual estimates hold monthly assumptions constant. Calculations run in your browser; sharing puts the entered values in the link.
How it works
Step 1
Enter your call volume
Enter calls per business day, business days per month, and average call length.
Step 2
Choose receptionist options
Compare AI plans with your paid staff coverage hours and a virtual answering service quote.
Step 3
See monthly estimates
Review projected costs, per-call economics, and rough savings versus your current setup.
Examples
- Dental clinic with 40 inbound calls per day
- Law firm needing 24/7 overflow answering
- Home services business with seasonal call spikes
Frequently asked questions
How much does an AI receptionist cost?
Most businesses pay a monthly platform fee plus usage based on minutes or calls. Total cost often lands well below a full-time hire when call volume is moderate.
Is an AI receptionist cheaper than a human?
For many small and mid-size businesses, yes—especially when you factor in salary, benefits, training, and coverage gaps. High-touch or complex intake may still need human backup.
What affects AI receptionist pricing?
Call volume, languages, integrations (CRM, calendar), custom workflows, and whether you need a dedicated phone number all influence the final bill.