Bland AI
Developer start: $0.14/min, $0 platform fee, 2 free credits + inbound number
Enterprise AI phone call platform.
12 alternatives to Retell AI that do the same job, ranked by how many of its jobs and business types they share. Retell AI: Pay as you go, $0.07-$0.31/min for voice agents; $10 free credits.
| Tool | What it does | Entry price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retell AI (the original) | Platform for building and deploying AI phone agents. | Pay as you go, $0.07-$0.31/min for voice agents; $10 free credits | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bland AI | Enterprise AI phone call platform. | Developer start: $0.14/min, $0 platform fee, 2 free credits + inbound number | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Synthflow | No-code platform to build AI voice agents. | Enterprise contracts start at $30,000/yr, scoped by call volume and concurrency; self-serve pricing not in snapshot; free trial available | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Vapi | Developer platform for voice AI agents. | Contact for pricing* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Abby Connect | Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses. | Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial | Oct 15, 2026 |
| AnswerConnect | 24/7 live answering service. | Contact for pricing* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| CallRail | Call tracking, AI call summaries and lead attribution. | Voice Assist starts at $95/mo; all plans include Lead Tracking starting at an additional $55; $1/call after 50 Voice Assist calls | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Dialzara | AI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7. | Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Goodcall | AI phone agent that answers calls, captures leads and books appointments. | Starter $79/mo; Growth $129/mo; start free with a demo agent | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Gusto | Payroll, benefits and HR for small businesses. | Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80/mo + $12/person | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Latchel | 24/7 maintenance coordination and resident request handling. | Contact for pricing* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| My AI Front Desk | AI receptionist for calls, texts and scheduling. | Call answering from $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually), 200 voice minutes | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Nextiva | Business phone and customer communication platform. | Core $15/user/mo annual ($23 monthly); Engage $25 ($50) | Oct 15, 2026 |
* Contact for pricing: the vendor publishes no price on its own site, so we don't show one. How we handle this.
Developer start: $0.14/min, $0 platform fee, 2 free credits + inbound number
Enterprise AI phone call platform.
Enterprise contracts start at $30,000/yr, scoped by call volume and concurrency; self-serve pricing not in snapshot; free trial available
No-code platform to build AI voice agents.
Usage-based per minute (transcriber, model, voice costs listed separately)
Developer platform for voice AI agents.
Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial
Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.
Prices not in snapshot text
24/7 live answering service.
Voice Assist starts at $95/mo; all plans include Lead Tracking starting at an additional $55; $1/call after 50 Voice Assist calls
Call tracking, AI call summaries and lead attribution.
Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial
AI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7.
Starter $79/mo; Growth $129/mo; start free with a demo agent
AI phone agent that answers calls, captures leads and books appointments.
Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80/mo + $12/person
Payroll, benefits and HR for small businesses.
No public pricing; free maintenance assessment offered
24/7 maintenance coordination and resident request handling.
Call answering from $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually), 200 voice minutes
AI receptionist for calls, texts and scheduling.
Core $15/user/mo annual ($23 monthly); Engage $25 ($50)
Business phone and customer communication platform.