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Smith.ai

24/7 live + AI answering, chat, and lead qualification

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AI-assisted virtual receptionist service that answers calls, qualifies leads, books appointments, and captures messages 24/7. Combines AI with live human agents for handoff on complex calls.

Pricing: From roughly $293/mo (30 calls) up to plans in the $1,000s

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Best for
  • Service businesses that lose leads after hours
  • Solo operators who cannot answer every call themselves
  • Owners who want live receptionist quality, not pure AI
Not the best fit for
  • Very low call volume where auto-text-back covers the need
  • Businesses on the tightest budgets
Pros
  • Real receptionist quality with AI scaling
  • Handles appointment booking end-to-end
  • Bilingual coverage available
Cons
  • Higher monthly cost than pure AI options
  • Per-call overage fees add up on higher plans

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