AI Receptionist Pricing
One flat monthly rate — no per-minute charges, no setup fees, no 12-month contracts. Here is exactly what an AI receptionist costs, how it compares to in-house staff, and which plan fits your business.
Plans & pricing
AI Receptionist Pricing Plans
One flat price per month — no per-minute charges and no long contracts. Every plan starts with a 7-day pilot on your real phone line. You pay $0 until day 8.
The standard plan
Core
For solo practitioners and single-location businesses
flat monthly · cancel anytime
Everything you need to stop missing calls and start booking automatically — voice, chat, WhatsApp, and SMS in one plan.
Start my 7-day pilot- Unlimited calls*
- Phone, web & website chat
- WhatsApp + SMS agent
- Intake & lead qualification
- AI calendar booking
- Call transcripts
- Email + SMS alerts
- Live Patrick dashboard
Founding rate
Founding Partner
For practices that want to lock in early-adopter pricing
instead of $499 · rate locked for 12 months
All of Core at a founding rate — locked for 12 months and guaranteed never to increase while you stay.
Start my 7-day pilot- Everything in Core, plus:
- $299 rate locked for 12 months
- Priority onboarding in 48 h
- Direct line to founding team
- Roadmap input & influence
Enterprise / multi-location
Plus
For franchises, multi-location groups, and high volume
tailored to your volume
Unlimited volume, multi-location routing, custom integrations, and a dedicated account manager.
Talk to us- Everything in Core, plus:
- Multiple lines & locations
- CRM & practice software integrations
- Custom integrations + API
- Custom intake flows & AI persona
- Dedicated account manager
*Unlimited within fair use (typical business volume). No setup fees · 7-day pilot at $0 · cancel anytime
AI receptionist cost vs in-house staff
The Real Cost of Answering Every Call
A full-time receptionist in Toronto costs $42,000–$55,000 per year in salary alone — before benefits, training, turnover, and sick days. The AI receptionist answers every call, 24 hours a day, for a fraction of that cost.
Mehrana AI Receptionist
$3,588–$5,988 / year
- Answers calls 24/7 including weekends
- No sick days, vacations, or turnover
- Handles unlimited simultaneous calls*
- Books appointments automatically
- No training time required
- Live in 48 hours
- No benefits or payroll overhead
- Scales instantly at peak volume
In-House Receptionist (Toronto)
$42,000–$55,000 / year (salary only)
- Business hours only (Mon–Fri, 9–5)
- Sick days, vacation time, turnover
- One call at a time — callers go to voicemail
- Manual booking — error-prone
- 2–4 weeks to onboard and train
- Benefits, CPP, EI, WSIB overhead
- 30%+ turnover in the first year
- Capacity fixed at one person
*Within fair use. Cost comparison based on average Toronto receptionist salary ($42,000–$55,000/year) plus 15–20% employer overhead. AI cost reflects Core plan at $499/mo.
AI virtual receptionist pricing comparison
AI Receptionist Pricing Models Explained
Not all AI receptionist pricing works the same way. Here is how the main models compare — and why the per-minute model can cost far more than it appears.
What Mehrana uses
Flat Monthly
One fixed price per month regardless of call volume. Predictable, scalable, and always-on. The cheapest AI receptionist model for businesses with steady or growing call volume.
- Predictable monthly cost
- No bill shock at end of month
- Scales with volume at no extra cost
- Easier to budget and justify to ownership
Common with legacy providers
Per-Minute Billing
You pay per minute the AI is active on a call. Costs can look low upfront — but a busy month easily adds up to $600–$1,200+. Common with virtual assistant services and legacy answering services.
- Unpredictable monthly costs
- Penalizes you for business growth
- Complex to audit or control
- Not suited for high-volume businesses
Less common
Per-Call Pricing
A fixed fee for each call handled. More predictable than per-minute but still scales your bill with volume. Often paired with an annual contract requirement.
- Costs rise as call volume grows
- Often requires annual commitment
- Less flexible than flat monthly
Pricing questions answered
AI Receptionist Pricing — Common Questions
How much does an AI receptionist cost per month?
The Mehrana AI receptionist costs $499/month on the Core plan. Qualifying early-adopters can lock in the Founding Partner rate of $299/month for 12 months. Multi-location and enterprise businesses start from $899/month on the Plus plan. Every plan is a flat monthly rate — there are no per-minute charges, no setup fees, and no per-call fees on top.
What is included in the $499/month Core plan?
Core includes unlimited calls (within fair use), voice answering, website live chat, WhatsApp Business, and SMS — all handled by the same AI and managed from your Patrick dashboard. It also includes AI calendar booking, lead qualification, call transcripts, and email and SMS notifications to your team. No channel is paywalled behind a higher tier.
Is there a cheaper AI receptionist option?
The Founding Partner plan at $299/month is the most affordable AI receptionist plan we offer — it includes everything in Core at a rate locked for 12 months. It is available to the first 10 businesses that sign up and cannot be added later. If you are looking for the cheapest AI receptionist that still covers voice, WhatsApp, SMS, and auto-booking in a single plan, this is it. Competitors that charge per minute often end up costing $600–$1,200/month for the same call volume.
Are there any setup fees or hidden charges?
No. There are no setup fees, no per-minute charges, no per-call fees, and no 12-month contracts. The monthly plan price is the total price. The only cost outside the plan would be if you request a custom integration or bespoke development work — but standard CRM and calendar connections are included.
How does AI receptionist pricing compare to a human receptionist?
A full-time receptionist in Toronto earns $42,000–$55,000 per year in salary, plus approximately 15–20% in employer overhead (CPP, EI, WSIB, benefits) — totalling $48,000–$66,000 per year, or $4,000–$5,500 per month. The Mehrana AI receptionist handles unlimited call volume for $499/month, answers 24/7, never calls in sick, and requires no training period. For most single-location businesses, the AI receptionist pays for itself in the first week of recovered missed calls.
What AI receptionist pricing model does Mehrana use?
Mehrana uses a flat monthly pricing model — one fixed price regardless of call volume, channels used, or hours of the day. We do not use per-minute billing, per-call billing, or annual contract pricing. Flat monthly pricing makes your cost predictable, lets you budget accurately, and means your bill does not grow when your business gets busier.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 7-day pilot on your real phone line. You pay $0 until day 8. The pilot is a live deployment — the AI answers real calls, books real appointments, and handles real leads from day one. If you are not satisfied after 7 days, you do not pay anything and there is nothing to cancel.
Is the AI receptionist worth the cost for a small business?
For most small businesses, a single recovered missed call covers several months of the plan cost. If your average customer is worth $500–$1,000 and you miss 5–10 calls per month to voicemail or after-hours, the AI receptionist pays for itself many times over. The 7-day pilot lets you measure exactly how many additional appointments are booked before you commit to paying.
Start your 7-day pilot
Try it free for 7 days — you pay $0 until it works.
The AI answers your real calls, books your real appointments, and qualifies your real leads during the pilot. No credit card until day 8. Cancel anytime.
From $299/mo · No setup fees · No per-minute charges · Cancel anytime