Looking for a Smith.ai alternative?
Smith.ai pairs AI with North America-based human receptionists — a great fit if you need people on standby, at a price to match: plans start around $95/month with per-call charges on top. If what you need is every call answered, questions handled from your own business data, and appointments booked 24/7, NewOaks AI does that for $24/month flat.
| Feature | NewOaks AI | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $24/month for 300 minutes (on your own Twilio number) | From ~$95/month + ~$1.60–1.90 per call |
| Billing unit | Minutes — short calls cost you less | Per call, regardless of length |
| Human agents on standby | No — AI only, with human handoff to your team | Yes, live agents (extra per-call fee) |
| Channels beyond phone | Web chat, SMS, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp — same agent | Separate chat product |
| Appointment booking | Native, calendar-synced | Yes |
| Trained on your business | Yes — website, docs, FAQs | Playbook-based intake |
Why teams switch to NewOaks AI
One flat price for minutes and AI
$24/month: 300 voice minutes on your own Twilio number. No engine fees, no LLM surcharges.
Every channel, one agent
Phone, web chat, SMS, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp — one agent, every channel. Train it once on your website and documents.
It books, not just answers
Native appointment booking, synced to your calendar. Callers leave with a confirmed slot, not a voicemail.
Try your AI front desk free
Train it on your website in minutes. Upgrade to voice when you are ready — $24/month.
Third-party pricing is based on publicly listed prices as of July 2026 and may have changed. Sources: Smith.ai · Best AI receptionists 2026 (Allo)
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