Cheapest AI receptionists in the UK (October 2026)
The lowest entry price isn't always the cheapest once you count your calls. A plan with a tiny allowance can cost more than a pricier plan with a bigger allowance at 50 calls a month. Below are both figures for every AI provider that publishes a price.
| Provider | Entry price | Included | Est. cost at ~50 calls |
|---|---|---|---|
| £8.99/month | About 20 call minutes | £29.99 | |
| £10/month | No calls included | £30 | |
| £19.99/month | 30 AI minutes, 250 incoming minutes | £54.98 | |
| £29/month add-on | Unknown | Unknown | |
| £30/month | 100 minutes (about 50 calls) | £30 | |
| £32/month | 100 minutes | £32 | |
| £39/month | 30 calls | £48.80 | |
| £39/month | 30 calls a month | £48.80 | |
| From £39.99/month | Unknown | Unknown | |
| £49/month | 150 call minutes | £49 | |
| £49/month | Unlimited minutes (fair use) | £49 | |
| £49/month (then £79 for new accounts) | Unlimited minutes | £49 | |
| £49/month (standard £69) | 500 call minutes a month (fair use) | £49 | |
| From £49/month | Unknown | Unknown | |
| From £49/month | Set by tier (not published) | Unknown | |
| £49/month | 250 minutes | £49 | |
| £50/month (£500/year) | 75 AI calls a month | £50 | |
| £60/month billed annually (£720/year) | 60 AI minutes | £84 | |
| £99/month | 150 minutes | £99 |
What this shows
At about 50 calls a month (around 100 minutes), the lowest estimates we can calculate are Reception Genie (£29.99), Cyberstaff (£30), Answer.co.uk (AI) (£30). Several plans include unlimited or large allowances, which suits busier lines. Entry prices and VAT treatment differ, so compare like with like on the provider's own page.
Method: entry plan plus published overage, or the cheapest published plan that covers 100 minutes or 50 calls. Full details in the methodology.