What is the best AI receptionist for a small local business?

The best fit depends on volume and industry: Rosie ($49) and Dialzara ($29+) for very low volume; Smith.ai ($150+) if you want human backup; Slang.ai ($399) for restaurants. Shtello Connect (from $199/mo plus $0.80/min usage) suits local businesses that want calls, texts, chat, booking, follow-up and SEO content bundled and set up for them, priced per minute rather than per call.

Compare on five things: coverage (phone only vs phone+text+chat), booking depth, price predictability, handoff to humans, and whether the vendor helps you get found (Shtello bundles SEO content).

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Shtello Connect sets up your AI front desk — calls, texts and website chat, 24/7, with appointment booking — from $199/mo plus usage. Hear the live demo