ARAI Receptionist List

Smith.ai alternatives (2026)

10 similar tools, matched by type and trades served.

Smith.ai: Smith.ai offers the best AI agents and live North America-based receptionists to capture and convert more leads. Call answering, intake, and scheduling for small businesses since 2015. Setup in minutes. See the full listing.

AlternativeTypePublished pricingTrades
Abby ConnectHuman / hybrid answering serviceFrom $165/mo (vendor homepage)General small business
RubyHuman / hybrid answering serviceFrom $250/moGeneral small business
Specialty Answering ServiceHuman / hybrid answering service$44/mo (vendor homepage)General small business
Ambs Call CenterHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business
AnswerConnectHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business
AnswerFirstHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business
Davinci VirtualHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business
GabbyvilleHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business
MoneypennyHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business
NexaHuman / hybrid answering serviceNot publishedGeneral small business

Details

Abby Connect

Human / hybrid answering service

24/7 virtual receptionists for small businesses: real people, AI, or both on one plan. From $165/mo with a free trial, no setup fee, bilingual included.

From $165/mo (vendor homepage)
General small business

Ruby

Human / hybrid answering service

15,000+ small businesses trust the virtual receptionists at Ruby to create meaningful connections over the phone and through live chat, 24/7.

From $250/mo
General small business

Specialty Answering Service

Human / hybrid answering service

Telephone answering services and call center services by SAS. 24-hour live outsourcing for fast growing companies. Prices start at $44/month. Try us FREE!

$44/mo (vendor homepage)
General small business

Ambs Call Center

Human / hybrid answering service

Family-owned and operated 24/7 answering service providing virtual receptionist services and phone answering services. Call 800.968.1181 to learn more!

Pricing not published
General small business

AnswerConnect

Human / hybrid answering service

Never miss a call again. Our 24/7 live answering service helps you capture leads, support customers, and grow your business - anytime, anywhere. Try now.

Pricing not published
General small business

AnswerFirst

Human / hybrid answering service

The best call answering services and virtual receptionists. Our Customer Service Professionals work 24/7 so that you don’t miss important phone calls.

Pricing not published
General small business

Davinci Virtual

Human / hybrid answering service

Get a professional virtual office address with mail forwarding, virtual receptionists, and live answering services. 1,000+ locations worldwide. Start today.

Pricing not published
General small business

Gabbyville

Human / hybrid answering service

Gabbyville provides 24/7 live answering and lead capture for growing businesses. Live receptionists + AI handle every call, book appointments, and protect your marketing …

Pricing not published
General small business

Moneypenny

Human / hybrid answering service

As a US-based 24/7 global provider, Moneypenny gives you brilliant people and AI technology to look after your calls and live chats, exactly as if based in your office.

Pricing not published
General small business

Nexa

Human / hybrid answering service

Discover Nexa's 24/7 live answering, appointment scheduling, and virtual receptionist services. Empower your business with top-notch support.

Pricing not published
General small business

FAQ

What are the best alternatives to Smith.ai?

Tools with the most overlap in type and trades served include Abby Connect, Ruby, Specialty Answering Service, Ambs Call Center, AnswerConnect. Overlap is based on public information, not hands-on testing.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Smith.ai?

Compare the published prices in the table above and on our pricing page. Many vendors do not publish prices, so a quote may be required.

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