Short answer: Rosie wins for most small businesses. Smith.ai is the better fit for firms that want a live North America-based receptionist behind the AI.
Solo owners who want 250 minutes for $49 and a dead-simple setup
$49/mo for 250 minutes
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Why it stands out:
The catch:
Firms that want a live North America-based receptionist behind the AI
Free plan (25 calls); paid from $150/mo for 75 calls
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Why it stands out:
The catch:
Plan detailsGreen = best value in this table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price and limits | ||
| Entry price | $49/mo | $150/mo |
| 200-minute month | $49 | $162.50 |
| Included on entry plan | 250 minutes | 75 calls |
| Extra minute | Next plan | $1.00 |
| Calendar booking | Higher plans only | On the entry plan |
| Call transfer | Higher plans only | Warm transfer |
| Languages | 2 | 2 |
| Free trial | 7 days | Free plan |
| Setup | Self-serve | Self-serve |
| Integrations | Zapier | Native integrations |
| Human backup | No | Yes |
| HIPAA (brand statement) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Contract | Cancel anytime | Month-to-month, 30 days' notice to cancel |
Price for our reference month of 200 minutes (about 80 calls): Rosie $49, Smith.ai $162.50.
Rosie (8.7/10) is best for solo owners who want 250 minutes for $49 and a dead-simple setup. The catch: calendar booking and call transfers start on the $149 Scale plan; the $49 plan texts a booking link instead.
Smith.ai (8.7/10) is best for firms that want a live North America-based receptionist behind the AI. The catch: per-call pricing is high: $150 buys 75 calls on Pro, and extra calls cost $2.50 each.
Full reviews: Rosie and Smith.ai. See where both land in the main ranking.