Posh
Chic $65/mo + $2.30/min; Vogue $130/mo (50 min)
Live virtual receptionists and answering service.
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Ruby
Live virtual receptionists and chat for small businesses. Live chat from $115/mo (10 chats); virtual receptionist from $250/mo (50 minutes), $395 (100 min), $720 (200 min), $1,725 (500 min) (from the vendor’s pricing page). Checked on Oct 15, 2026.
| Best for | Any Small BusinessLaw FirmsProfessional ServicesHome ServicesRoofingPlumbing |
|---|---|
| Jobs | AI receptionist & after-hours calls |
| Entry price | Live chat from $115/mo (10 chats); virtual receptionist from $250/mo (50 minutes), $395 (100 min), $720 (200 min), $1,725 (500 min) |
| Free tier | No |
| Last checked | Oct 15, 2026 · verified from vendor site |
Set it up
- Book a demo or contact sales from the vendor pricing page (https://www.ruby.com/plans-and-pricing/).
- Connect your email and calendar and import your customer list.
- Forward missed and after-hours calls to it, write the greeting and FAQ answers, then place a test call.
The Zoho-native way
Zoho Voice (business phone, IVR and call routing; not an AI receptionist)
Sources
- https://www.ruby.com/ — homepage snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://www.ruby.com/plans-and-pricing/ — pricing page snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://www.ruby.com/partners/affiliate-referrals/ — affiliate/referral program link found on vendor site (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
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