Acuity Scheduling
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Smith.ai
AI and human virtual receptionists that answer calls, chats and qualify leads. Free forever 25 calls/mo (AI); receptionist plans from $300/mo (30 calls), $810/mo (90 calls) (from the vendor’s pricing page). Checked on Oct 15, 2026.
| Best for | Any Small BusinessLaw FirmsHealthcare & Dental (front office)Home ServicesProfessional Services |
|---|---|
| Jobs | AI receptionist & after-hours callsIntake & formsBook & reschedule |
| Entry price | Free forever 25 calls/mo (AI); receptionist plans from $300/mo (30 calls), $810/mo (90 calls) |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Integrations mentioned on vendor site | Clio, Zapier, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Square, MyCase, Calendly |
| HIPAA / BAA | No HIPAA/BAA statement on pages checked. Do not use with PHI until confirmed. |
| Last checked | Oct 15, 2026 · verified from vendor site |
Set it up
- Start on the free plan from the vendor pricing page (https://smith.ai/pricing/receptionists).
- Connect the tools you already use; the vendor site mentions Clio, Zapier, Salesforce, HubSpot.
- 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://smith.ai/ — homepage snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://smith.ai/pricing/receptionists — pricing page snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://smith.ai/partners/referral-affiliate-program — affiliate/referral program link found on vendor site (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
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