Bland AI
Developer start: $0.14/min, $0 platform fee, 2 free credits + inbound number
Enterprise AI phone call platform.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 DetailsVisit Bland AI ↗
Retell AI
Platform for building and deploying AI phone agents. Pay as you go, $0.07-$0.31/min for voice agents; $10 free credits (from the vendor’s pricing page). Checked on Oct 15, 2026.
| Best for | Any Small BusinessHome Services |
|---|---|
| Jobs | AI receptionist & after-hours callsInternal automation & agents |
| Entry price | Pay as you go, $0.07-$0.31/min for voice agents; $10 free credits |
| Free tier | No |
| Integrations mentioned on vendor site | Twilio |
| Last checked | Oct 15, 2026 · verified from vendor site |
Set it up
- Start a free trial from the vendor pricing page (https://www.retellai.com/pricing).
- Connect the tools you already use; the vendor site mentions Twilio.
- Forward missed and after-hours calls to it, write the greeting and FAQ answers, then place a test call.
The Zoho-native way
Zoho Voice (business phone, IVR and call routing; not an AI receptionist)
Sources
- https://www.retellai.com/ — homepage snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://www.retellai.com/pricing — pricing page snapshot (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
- https://affiliate.retellai.com/ — affiliate/referral program link found on vendor site (retrieved Oct 15, 2026)
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