How much does an answering service cost?
Most answering services charge in one of three ways: per minute, per call, or a flat monthly rate with a bundle of minutes or calls. Services with people on the phone tend to cost more, because you pay for a receptionist’s time, including the time they spend on hold, transferring or writing up a message.
An AI answering service changes the math. The phone is answered the moment it rings, many calls can be handled at once, and the summary is written automatically. That’s how AIReceptionistGo can charge $0.99 for an answered call, with no monthly fee, and still answer 24/7.
When you compare quotes, look past the headline fee and check four things: