Guide
Free AI receptionists and free trials
By the BotsRanked Test Team · Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Only one product in our lineup has a free plan you can keep: Smith.ai, with 25 calls a month free, then $3 per call (checked Oct 31, 2026). The rest offer a time-limited free trial, a free demo agent, free credit, or nothing free at all.
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Free plan
- Smith.ai: 25 calls/month free, then $3 per call. Pro is $150/month for 75 calls. Details Source: smith.ai/pricing/ai-receptionist
Free trials
All checked on each vendor's site, Oct 31, 2026.
| Vendor | Trial | Card needed? | Paid plans from |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-Receptionist.com Source: ai-receptionist.com/pricing | 7 days, 30 minutes of live calls | No | $14/mo |
| Allo Source: withallo.com | 3 days | Yes (charged on day 3) | AI add-on $32–$45/mo (pages differ) |
| Dialzara Source: dialzara.com | 7 days | Not stated | $29/mo |
| My AI Front Desk Source: myaifrontdesk.com/pricing | 7 days | No | $99/mo ($79/mo yearly) |
| NextPhone Source: getnextphone.com/pricing | 7 days | Not stated | $199/mo |
| Rosie Source: heyrosie.com | 7 days | Not stated | $49/mo |
| Telyn Source: telyn.ai | 7 days | Yes | $97/mo launch price |
| Upfirst Source: upfirst.ai/pricing | 14 days | No | $24.95/mo ($20/mo yearly) |
Listed A to Z. The order is not a ranking.
Free demos and credit
- Goodcall: a free demo agent you can build and test, and pay when you connect a number. Paid from $79/month for 100 unique customers. Details Source: goodcall.com/pricing
- Retell AI: $10 of free credit to build your own agent. Pay as you go from $0.07 to $0.31 per minute. Details Source: retellai.com/pricing
Nothing free found
Ruby ($250/month), Sameday (from $449/month) and Slang.ai (from $399 per location) show no free trial on their sites.
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Getting the most from a free trial
- Load your real hours, prices and service area on day one.
- Call it the way your customers do: after hours, from a noisy place, asking for a person.
- Check the summary it sends you after each call.
- If a card is on file, set a reminder before the trial ends.
FAQ
Is there a completely free AI receptionist?
Smith.ai has a free plan with 25 calls a month (checked Oct 31, 2026). We didn't find another permanent free plan in our lineup.
Which free trial is longest?
Upfirst's: 14 days with no card (checked Oct 31, 2026).
Do free trials work the same as paid plans?
Not always. Trials can have fewer minutes or features, and demo lines are set up by the vendor.