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ReceptionistAi vs Smith.ai
Both handle calls when you can't. Built for different businesses. Here's the honest breakdown.
Feature comparison — scroll to compare
Feature
✓ ReceptionistAi
Smith.ai
Pricing model
Flat $497–$2,997/mo
$293–$1,260/mo + $1.65–$10/call
Setup time
5–7 days niche-trained
Same-day generic
Niche fit
HVAC-trained workflows
Generalist receptionist
After-hours coverage
24/7 AI ✓ included
24/7 real humans per-interaction billing
SMS follow-ups
Automated multi-touch sequences
Manual per-message
Review automation
Built-in ✓
Not included
Quote follow-up
AI sequences (day 2/5/9)
Not offered
Dormant lead reactivation
Yes ✓
No
Integrations
GHL, ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber
HubSpot, Salesforce, Clio
Voice quality
AI voice — improving fast
Real humans ✦ wins here
Best for
HVAC/plumbing shops, 1–20 trucks
Law firms, agencies, consultancies
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When to pick Smith.ai
If you're a law firm that needs a warm human voice and bills by the call, Smith.ai is great. If you're an HVAC shop where every missed call is a $4k–$12k job and you need automated quote/review/reactivation sequences, that's where we win.
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When to pick ReceptionistAi
- HVAC / trades focus — workflows built for your trade, not generic
- Flat predictable pricing — no surprise bills when call volume spikes
- Full lifecycle automation — not just call answering, but nurturing
- No per-interaction surprise bills when you're busiest
Same cost. Double the automation.
Smith.ai at their mid-tier runs ~$600/mo + 200 calls × $7/call = ~$2,000/mo. That's the same as our Pro tier — but without quote follow-up, review automation, or dormant lead reactivation.
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Pro tier at $1,497/mo gives you flat pricing, SMS automation, and lifecycle sequences that Smith.ai can't match at the same price point.
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