/ Pricing

What Does an AI Receptionist Cost — and What Does It Save?

A full-time receptionist or telecaller in India typically costs ₹15,000–25,000 per month — plus benefits, training, and attrition — and still covers only one person, one shift, one or two languages, one call at a time. An ArtIntele AI agent works 24/7, handles many calls at once, speaks your customers' languages, and never takes leave. We price it to your actual requirements, so you only pay for what you need.

Here's the honest answer: we don't publish a number, because a clinic taking forty calls a day and a dealership running three outbound campaigns should never pay the same. What we can tell you in one conversation is whether AI is worth it for you at all — and if it isn't yet, we'll say so.

/ The real cost of the work today

What an AI Agent Replaces.

Front-desk receptionist

~₹15,000–25,000/month + benefits. One ~9-hour shift, 1–2 languages, one call at a time. Missed calls after hours = lost leads.

Telecaller / inside sales

~₹18,000–35,000/month + incentives. Limited dials per day, ramp-up time, and ongoing attrition and re-hiring.

After-hours & overflow

Calls outside 9–6, on weekends and festival days, or from customers in other time zones usually go unanswered — each one a potential customer lost to a competitor who picked up.

Salary figures are approximate Indian market ranges and vary by city and experience.

/ Side by side

Human Hire vs. an ArtIntele AI Agent.

Comparison factorOne human hireArtIntele AI agent
Monthly cost₹15,000–35,000 + benefitsCustom — priced to your volume
AvailabilityOne ~9h shift24/7/365
Calls at onceOneMany, in parallel
Languages1–2English + Regional Languages
Ramp / attritionWeeks to train; turnoverLive in days; no attrition
Scales for a rushHire more peopleInstantly
/ How pricing works

Built Around Your Requirements.

We don't do one-size-fits-all packages because the right setup depends on your business. Tell us a few things and we'll scope a solution and a price that fits.

01

Call & message volume

How many calls or chats per day, and your busy hours.

02

Channels

Voice, WhatsApp, website chat — or all three.

03

Languages

Which Indian or regional languages your customers speak.

04

Integrations

Your CRM, calendar, or systems the agent should act in.

05

Customization

How tailored the voice, flows, and knowledge need to be.

06

Your quote

We send a clear, custom quote within one business day.

Tell Us Your Requirements — Get a Custom Quote.

No fixed packages, no pressure. Share your call volume and goals; we'll reply within one business day with where AI delivers the most value and what it costs.

Every day you wait, the calls you miss are answered by somebody else. One conversation is enough to find out what ArtIntele would change for you — and it costs you nothing but the call.

/ FAQ

Pricing Questions, Answered.

How much does an AI receptionist cost in India? +
A human receptionist in India typically costs ₹15,000–25,000 per month plus benefits, for one shift in one or two languages. An ArtIntele AI agent works 24/7 across many calls and languages, priced to your call volume and needs — so most businesses pay less than a single full-time hire. Share your requirements for a custom quote.
Is an AI agent cheaper than hiring a receptionist or telecaller? +
For most small and mid-sized businesses, yes. One human covers a single shift and one call at a time, with training and attrition costs. An AI agent answers every call 24/7, in parallel, with no leave or turnover — so it usually does more for less than the loaded cost of an equivalent human team.
Why doesn't ArtIntele publish fixed prices? +
Because the right setup and price depend on your call volume, channels, languages, integrations, and how customized the agent needs to be. Fixed packages would either overcharge simple needs or underserve complex ones. We scope to your actual requirements and send a clear quote within one business day.
What affects the price of an AI voice agent? +
Five things: how many calls and messages you handle, which channels you use (voice, WhatsApp, chat), how many languages you need, what systems we integrate with, and how much custom voice and workflow design is involved. More volume and complexity means higher cost, always scoped to you.
How do I get a price quote from ArtIntele? +
Tell us your call volume, languages, and what you want to automate, through the contact form or a quick consultation. We reply within one business day with a recommended setup and a custom quote. There is no obligation.
Can an AI agent really replace a human receptionist or salesperson? +
For repetitive, high-volume work — answering calls, booking appointments, qualifying leads, answering FAQs — yes, end to end. Your team then handles the exceptions and high-value conversations. Most clients use AI to cover 24/7 and overflow that a human team could never staff cost-effectively.