Smith.ai
AI + live receptionistBills per callVerified
At 300 calls · 3 min$500/mo
AI Receptionist Enterprise plan300 calls incl.
Smith.ai vs Ruby: pricing compared (2026)
Two AI + live receptionists, priced at your call volume from each vendor's own pricing page.
300 calls incl.
Ruby
AI + live receptionistBills per minuteVerified
$1,725+/mo
500 minutes planOverage not published
Cheaper$500/mo
$500/mo$1,725+/moSmith.ai is $1,225/mo cheaper at 300 calls.
At your volume
Smith.ai, by $1,225/mo
$500 vs $1,725+ at 300 calls. Ruby's overage isn't published, so its real cost is higher.
Cheapest to start
Smith.ai, from $0/mo
25 calls included. Ruby starts at $250 for 50 minutes.
Where it flips
No flip up to 1,000 calls
Smith.ai is cheaper at every volume.
Cost as calls growMonthly cost as your calls grow
- Smith.ai
- Ruby
| Calls a month | Smith.ai | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $0 | $250 |
| 100 | $213 | $1,725 |
| 200 | $463 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 300 | $500 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 400 | $717 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 500 | $934 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 600 | $1,151 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 700 | $1,368 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 800 | $1,585 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 900 | $1,802 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 1,000 | $2,019 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| Calls a month | Smith.ai | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $0 | $250 |
| 100 | $213 | $1,725 |
| 200 | $463 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 300 | $500 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 400 | $717 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 500 | $934 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 600 | $1,151 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 700 | $1,368 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 800 | $1,585 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 900 | $1,802 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
| 1,000 | $2,019 | $1,725 or more (overage not published) |
Plans side by side
- AI Receptionist Free$0
- AI Receptionist Pro$150
- AI Receptionist EnterpriseFits 300 calls$500
Features
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Live transfer | Yes | |
| SMS | Yes | |
| Integrations | Acuity, Calendly, Clio, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier | |
| Languages | English, Spanish | |
| Channels | Voice, web chat |
- Yes
- Yes
- Acuity, Calendly, Clio, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier
- English, Spanish
- Voice, web chat
Both have: appointment booking, outbound calls, recordings and transcriptsNot verified for either: EU/GDPR, HIPAA, human backup
Pick Smith.ai if…
- You want the lower bill at any volume up to 1,000 calls.
- You want the lowest starting price: $0/mo for 25 calls.
- You need live transfer or SMS.
Questions
How does Smith.ai pricing compare with Ruby?
At 300 calls of 3 minutes, Smith.ai is $500/mo and Ruby $1,725+/mo. Smith.ai is cheaper at every volume up to 1,000 calls. They bill on different units, so check your own call pattern.
Does Smith.ai or Ruby book appointments?
Smith.ai: yes, appointment booking is recorded. Ruby: yes, appointment booking is recorded.
Are the Smith.ai and Ruby prices verified?
Smith.ai: verified, read on its pricing page. Ruby: verified, read on its pricing page.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page. Smith.ai: smith.ai, checked October 29, 2026 (Verified). Ruby: ruby.com, checked October 29, 2026 (Verified). Smith.ai pricing page · Ruby pricing page
Are the links to Smith.ai and Ruby affiliate links?
The Smith.ai button goes to the vendor's own site and is not an affiliate link. The Ruby button goes to the vendor's own site and is not an affiliate link. Commissions never change how Toolcrew ranks vendors.
