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Billing models, worked examples at 50 to 1,000 calls a month, and an honest look at the sub-$100 market.
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Pricing Guide· 12 min read
A line-by-line explanation of how AI receptionists bill, with verified worked examples for each model: Torklio and Dialzara flat minutes, Goodcall per-agent unlimited minutes, Smith.ai per call, Retell and Vapi per-minute components, Slang per location and Synthflow enterprise contracts.
Pricing Guide· 9 min read
What an AI receptionist costs per month at 50, 150, 500 and 1,000 calls, worked against the verified plans of Torklio, Dialzara, Rosie, Frontdesk, Goodcall and Smith.ai, plus the hidden line items to check before you sign.
Pricing Guide· 8 min read
Five AI receptionists with verified plans under $100 a month, from Dialzara's $29 to Torklio's $99, compared on included minutes, cost per minute, overage and what each gives up, plus a checklist for reading a sub-$100 price claim.