Ringzy vs. Smith.ai
Smith.ai sells an AI receptionist that can hand calls to live agents, plus fully human receptionist plans, and bills per call. Ringzy is AI-only and bills by the minute, from $39/month. Here is how the two compare.
| Feature | Ringzy | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo | Free (25 calls/mo) |
| Billed by | Minute | Call |
| Example plan | $39/mo for 200 minutes | $270/mo for 150 AI calls |
| Extra usage | $0.15–$0.25/min | $3.00/call on the free plan |
| Human receptionist plans | No | From about $300/mo (30 calls) |
| Live-agent handoff from the AI | No | Yes |
| Spam call filtering | Yes | Yes |
| Answers 24/7 | Yes | Yes |
| Contract | Month to month | Month to month |
Smith.ai details are from its website, checked September 30, 2026. Prices change, so check Smith.ai AI Receptionist pricing and Smith.ai Receptionists pricing for current pricing.
How the Pricing Compares
- Smith.ai charges per call, so a long call costs the same as a short one. Ringzy charges per minute, so short calls cost less.
- At a 3-minute average call, Ringzy Basic's 200 minutes cover about 65 calls for $39. Smith.ai lists 150 AI calls for $270/month, which works out to $1.80 per call.
- If you get 25 or fewer calls a month, Smith.ai's free AI plan is cheaper than any Ringzy plan.
Ringzy plans: Basic $39 (200 min), Pro $99 (500 min), Enterprise $299 (2,000 min). See full pricing
Choose Ringzy if…
- You get more than 25 calls a month and want a lower bill than per-call pricing
- Most of your calls are short: questions, bookings, messages
- You want calendar booking, missed-call text-back, and Spanish from $99/month on Pro
- You want a fixed monthly price with a known per-minute rate after that
Smith.ai may be better if…
- You want a live person to take over calls the AI can't handle
- You get 25 or fewer calls a month and the free plan covers you
- Your calls are long, so per-call pricing works out cheaper than per-minute
- You want a fully human receptionist and can pay for it
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Ringzy vs. Smith.ai: FAQ
For most businesses with more than 25 calls a month, yes. Ringzy Basic is $39/month for 200 minutes, about 65 calls at 3 minutes each. Smith.ai lists 150 AI calls for $270/month. Below 25 calls a month, Smith.ai's free plan costs less.
No. Ringzy is AI-only. It takes messages, answers questions from your business info, and on Enterprise can transfer calls to your own phone. If you want a live receptionist to take over, Smith.ai offers that.
Per-call pricing charges the same for a 30-second call and a 10-minute call. Per-minute pricing charges for time used. If your calls are mostly short, per-minute is usually cheaper. If they are long, per-call can be.
Yes. Every Ringzy plan starts with a 7-day free trial and a new local number. You can test it alongside your current service before you move call forwarding over.
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