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Alternatives to Retell AI

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.

ToolWhat it doesEntry priceChecked
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 creditsOct 15, 2026
Bland AIEnterprise AI phone call platform.Developer start: $0.14/min, $0 platform fee, 2 free credits + inbound numberOct 15, 2026
SynthflowNo-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 availableOct 15, 2026
VapiDeveloper platform for voice AI agents.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026
Abby ConnectDedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trialOct 15, 2026
AnswerConnect24/7 live answering service.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026
CallRailCall 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 callsOct 15, 2026
DialzaraAI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7.Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trialOct 15, 2026
GoodcallAI phone agent that answers calls, captures leads and books appointments.Starter $79/mo; Growth $129/mo; start free with a demo agentOct 15, 2026
GustoPayroll, benefits and HR for small businesses.Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80/mo + $12/personOct 15, 2026
Latchel24/7 maintenance coordination and resident request handling.Contact for pricing*Oct 15, 2026
My AI Front DeskAI receptionist for calls, texts and scheduling.Call answering from $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually), 200 voice minutesOct 15, 2026
NextivaBusiness phone and customer communication platform.Core $15/user/mo annual ($23 monthly); Engage $25 ($50)Oct 15, 2026

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Bland AI

Developer start: $0.14/min, $0 platform fee, 2 free credits + inbound number

Enterprise AI phone call platform.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsInternal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Bland AI ↗

Synthflow

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.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsInternal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Synthflow ↗

Vapi

Usage-based per minute (transcriber, model, voice costs listed separately)

Developer platform for voice AI agents.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsInternal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Vapi ↗

Abby Connect

Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial

Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Abby Connect ↗

CallRail

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.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsGet found (SEO / AI search / local)

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit CallRail ↗

Dialzara

Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial

AI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Dialzara ↗

Goodcall

Starter $79/mo; Growth $129/mo; start free with a demo agent

AI phone agent that answers calls, captures leads and books appointments.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsBook & reschedule

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Goodcall ↗

Gusto

Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80/mo + $12/person

Payroll, benefits and HR for small businesses.

Internal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Gusto ↗

Latchel

No public pricing; free maintenance assessment offered

24/7 maintenance coordination and resident request handling.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsInternal automation & agents

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Latchel ↗

My AI Front Desk

Call answering from $99/mo ($79/mo billed annually), 200 voice minutes

AI receptionist for calls, texts and scheduling.

AI receptionist & after-hours callsBook & reschedule

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit My AI Front Desk ↗

Nextiva

Core $15/user/mo annual ($23 monthly); Engage $25 ($50)

Business phone and customer communication platform.

AI receptionist & after-hours calls

Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Nextiva ↗