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A Smith.ai alternative priced by the month, not the call
Smith.ai charges per call, with live receptionists and an AI receptionist. Rolume is one flat monthly plan with booking and texts included, built and tested for your business.
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Side by side
| Smith.ai | Rolume | |
|---|---|---|
| Who answers | An AI receptionist, with live receptionist plans and transfers to a person available | An AI receptionist we build, test and tune for your business. It answers every call at once. |
| Published price | AI: free for 25 calls; Pro is $150 a month for 75 calls, then about $2.50 per extra call. Live receptionists start at $300 a month for 30 calls. | $297 a month for 250 minutes, $497 for 450, $797 for 800. $500 one-time setup, waived when you pay yearly. |
| How you're billed | Per call | Per plan, by minutes. Most calls finish in under two minutes. |
| Booking | AI scheduling through tools like Calendly. On live plans, booking is $1.50 per call. | Books into your calendar inside your hours and arrival windows, then texts a confirmation. Included. |
| Setup | Free plan is self-serve. Pro adds onboarding. Full-service setup is on Enterprise ($500 a month). | Done for you. We build it with your services, hours and questions, test it, and turn it on with you. |
| Contract | AI plans are month to month with 30 days' notice to cancel | Month to month, cancel any time. |
Smith.ai details from their website, checked October 13, 2026. Prices change, so check there for the latest.
Smith.ai fits better when
- You want the option of a live person taking over a call.
- You run a law firm or office that uses the tools they connect to, like Clio.
- Your call volume is low and paying per call works out cheaper.
Rolume fits better when
- You want one flat price with booking and confirmation texts included.
- You'd rather have the receptionist built and tested for you on every plan.
- Your calls are mostly service visits that need an address and a time window.
Questions
Is Rolume cheaper than Smith.ai?
It depends on your volume. Smith.ai charges per call, so a few calls a month can cost less there. Rolume is a flat monthly plan with booking and texts included, which usually works out cheaper once you're getting regular calls.
Can I switch to Rolume without changing my phone number?
Yes. You keep your number and forward calls to your receptionist. We set that up with you during the week of setup.
Where do these details come from?
Smith.ai's own website, checked on October 13, 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site for the latest.
Hear it answer for your business
We'll build a demo receptionist with your business name and hours, and you call it yourself. No cost, and we reach out within one business day.
Comparing others? See Ruby, Goodcall, Rosie, My AI Front Desk, Avoca, or AI receptionist vs. answering service.
Smith.ai is a trademark of its owner. Rolume isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Smith.ai.