Pricing, plainly
How much does an AI receptionist cost?
A GetSparked Local AI receptionist costs $297 per month, flat. That includes 24/7 answering in English and Spanish, appointment booking on your Google Calendar, after-hours emergency dispatch, missed-call text-back and the built-in lead manager. The $597 per month plan adds weekly social media content, monthly blogs and local SEO. There is no per-minute billing and no long-term contract.
Traditional answering services charge $1–$2 a minute, so a busy month can cost more than the jobs it books. A live receptionist in Florida runs $3,000–$4,000 a month with taxes. This is one flat price that doesn't move when your call volume does.
- $297/mo — 24/7 receptionist, booking, text-back, lead manager
- $597/mo — adds weekly social posts, blogs, local SEO
- No per-minute or per-call charges
- No long-term contract, cancel anytime
- Setup done for you, live in about 48 hours
- Keep your existing business number
What's included at $297
24/7 answering in English and Spanish, a greeting in your company name, answers about your services, hours and pricing, Google Calendar booking, after-hours emergency dispatch, missed-call text-back, call summaries and recordings, and the lead manager.
What $597 adds
Two designed social posts a week across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and your Google Business Profile, a monthly blog on your site, Google Business Profile optimization and local SEO work.
How it compares
A per-minute answering service typically runs $200–$800 a month depending on volume, and it can't book on your calendar. A part-time receptionist is $2,000+ and only works business hours. This covers every hour, at one price.
What it saves
One recovered job usually covers the month. If your average ticket is $400 and the assistant saves two calls that would have gone to voicemail, it has paid for itself twice.
Questions owners ask
How much does an AI receptionist cost for a small business?
GetSparked Local charges $297 per month for a 24/7 AI receptionist with appointment booking, emergency dispatch, missed-call text-back and a lead manager. A $597 per month plan adds weekly social content, blogs and local SEO. Both are flat rates with no per-minute billing and no long-term contract.
Is an AI receptionist cheaper than an answering service?
Usually, yes. Traditional answering services bill per minute, so costs climb with call volume, and they can't book on your calendar or dispatch emergencies. A flat $297 per month covers unlimited hours and includes booking and text-back.
Is there a setup fee?
Setup is included for founding members. We provision the number, teach the assistant your services and pricing, connect your Google Calendar and configure dispatch contacts before you go live.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Both plans are month to month and you can cancel at any time. You keep your own business phone number throughout.
More answers on our FAQ page, the Venice 24/7 receptionist page, or the contractor front desk and dispatch page.
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