Independent · NZ prices checked 29 October 2026

Compare NZ AI receptionists and answering services

10 providers, one table. Entry prices, included minutes, free trials and phone numbers, copied from each provider's own pricing page and dated. No sign-up, no sales calls.

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10providers listed
10AI receptionists
NZ$19lowest published entry price
29 October 2026prices last checked
Best value

Lowest estimated cost for about 50 calls a month

NZ$49a month for about 50 calls

100 minutes covers 50 calls.

  • 100 minutes
  • Free trial
NZ$69a month for about 50 calls

150 minutes covers 50 calls.

  • Up to 150 minutes
  • Number included
NZ$70a month for about 50 calls

100 minutes covers 50 calls.

  • 100 inbound minutes
NZ$94a month for about 50 calls

NZ$19 + 100 minutes at NZ$0.75.

  • Pay per minute ($25 opening credit)
  • Free trial
  • Number included
NZ$99a month for about 50 calls

Unlimited minutes covers 50 calls.

  • Unlimited minutes
  • Free trial
NZ$129a month for about 50 calls

100 minutes covers 50 calls.

  • 100 minutes
  • Free trial

Estimates from published entry plans and overage rates; GST basis differs. How we calculate this.

By trade

Find one for your business

Tradies: plumbers, sparkies and builders

When you're on the tools, the main need is getting the caller's name, number, address and job details texted t…

Hair and beauty salons

The biggest win is taking bookings while your hands are busy, so check whether it books into your calendar or …

Dental practices

Practices usually want overflow at busy times and after-hours messages rather than replacing reception.…

Lawyers and law firms

New-enquiry intake is the usual use: capturing the caller's details and matter type, then passing them to the …

NZ buyer's notes

Choosing an AI receptionist in New Zealand

Three things to check with any provider before you sign up.

Privacy

AI receptionists record or transcribe calls and store callers' details. Ask each provider where recordings and transcripts are stored and how long they're kept, and tell callers if calls are recorded. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (privacy.org.nz) publishes guidance on the Privacy Act 2020.

New Zealand phone numbers

Check whether you get a local number or an 0800 freephone number. To keep your existing number, ask whether the provider can port it in, and out again if you leave.

Prices and GST

Every New Zealand price here is in New Zealand dollars (NZD), copied from the provider's own pricing page. Of the 10 providers listed, 5 say prices exclude GST, 1 says prices include it and 4 don't say, shown as Unknown.

General information, not legal advice.

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