# Smith.ai Pricing (2026): What You'll Actually Pay

> Pricing breakdown, checked July 2026. Source: https://smith.ai/pricing/ai-receptionist

Last checked: July 2026. HTML version: https://www.seldonframe.com/smith-ai-pricing

## The short version

- **Starts at:** reported from ~**$95/mo** (~50-60 calls) up to ~**$800/mo** across three tiers
- **What stacks on top:** Both the AI and human plans bill by the call — reported overage runs about **$2.40/call** beyond your plan's included volume, so busier months cost proportionally more.
- **SeldonFrame comparison:** **$29/mo** **flat**, **unlimited workspaces** — no meters
- **Free tier:** None

## Plans

| Plan | Price | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| AI Receptionist | reported from ~**$95/mo** (~50-60 calls) up to ~**$800/mo** across three tiers | SMBs wanting 24/7 AI answering |
| Virtual (human) Receptionist | reported ~**$292.50/mo** (30 calls) up to ~**$1,950/mo** (300 calls) | Businesses wanting live agents |

## What stacks on top

- **Per-call billing — the real cost driver:** Both the AI and human plans bill by the call — reported overage runs about **$2.40/call** beyond your plan's included volume, so busier months cost proportionally more.
- **Custom AI training fee:** Reported around **$2,000,** charged separately on monthly plans (bundled into annual plans for 2026).

## Free tier

None

## The bottom line

Smith.ai's pricing pages hide numbers behind forms, so every figure here is third-party reported, not confirmed. The pattern is clear either way: it's a per-call service, so growth in call volume grows your bill proportionally — there's no **flat** platform fee.

## How this compares to SeldonFrame

SeldonFrame is **$29/mo** **flat**, unlimited workspaces, with AI and telephony on your own keys at raw provider cost — no meters to track. See the full comparison: https://www.seldonframe.com/compare/seldonframe-vs-smith-ai and https://www.seldonframe.com/alternative-to-smith-ai.

## FAQ

**How much does Smith.ai cost?**

Smith.ai's pricing pages hide numbers behind forms, so every figure here is third-party reported, not confirmed. The pattern is clear either way: it's a per-call service, so growth in call volume grows your bill proportionally — there's no flat platform fee.

**Does Smith.ai have a free plan?**

None

**What's the cheapest Smith.ai alternative?**

SeldonFrame: $29/mo flat, unlimited workspaces, first workspace free forever, with AI and telephony on your own keys at raw provider cost. https://www.seldonframe.com/alternative-to-smith-ai

## Sources

Prices checked July 2026 on https://smith.ai/pricing/ai-receptionist

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