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AI receptionist prices · Checked 5 October 2026

AI receptionist prices in NZ: 14 providers compared (October 2026)

The short answer

In October 2026, AI receptionists in New Zealand cost from $49 to $350 a month for an entry plan, across 13 providers that publish prices, and most add GST. The bigger difference is who sets it up. Most are self-serve; 4 charge a one-off setup fee; only FirstVoice AI and AppAI include done-for-you setup in the price. FirstVoice AI is from $297 a month with setup included, month to month, and is the only one that also sets up a free 2-week trial on your real calls.
By Akaash, founder of FirstVoice

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Find the AI receptionists that fit what you need

What do you need?

2 of 14 providers match, based on their own pricing pages.

  • FirstVoice AIFrom $297no GST added
    Setup
    Done for you, included. Script updates every month
    Trial
    Free 2 weeks on your real calls, set up for you, no card
  • TradieCallFrom $129incl. GST
    Setup
    Optional done-for-you setup, $199 one-off
    Trial
    7 days, card required

Based on each provider's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026.

Every NZ AI receptionist price, grouped by who sets it up

Each row is from the provider's own pricing page, checked on 5 October 2026 and linked. Prices are entry plans in NZ dollars, as each provider publishes them.

AI receptionist prices in New Zealand, 5 October 2026
ProviderEntry priceIncludedSetupTrial and contract
Set up for you, included in the priceSpecialists build the voice, script and calendar connection and test it with you. No setup fee.
FirstVoice AINZ businesses that want it built and managed for them$297 a month (Starter), no GST added200 / 600 / 1,500 minutesDone for you, included. Script updates every monthFree 2 weeks on your real calls, set up for you, no cardMonth to month
AppAITrades and service businesses$350 a month (Standard), + GSTStandard texts you summaries; bookings and live transfers are on Concierge, $750 + GST.No minute cap (talks to you above about 1,500)Done for you, includedNone (money-back guarantee)Month to month
Set up for you, for a one-off feeSetup is done for you if you pay for it, from $199 to $499 where published, sometimes with a contract.
Bizzy BossTrades$147 a month plus about 25c a minute, + GSTLabelled introductory pricing ending 30 September, still shown on 5 October.Billed by usage$250 one-off (what it covers isn't published)Not publishedNo contracts
HellodeskTrades, clinics, car dealers$149 a month (Solo), + GST200 minutesDone for you, $299 to $499 one-offNot publishedNo lock-in
TalkifyGeneral business$129 a month for 3 months, then $199 (Broadcast), GST not statedIts pricing page says "+ GST" only next to the annual price.200 minutesCustom Setup from $499, on a 12-month contract. Otherwise you build it yourself$10 free credit on pay as you goNo lock-in without Custom Setup; 12 months with it
TradieCallTrades$129 a month (Starter), incl. GST100 minutesOptional done-for-you setup, $199 one-off7 days, card requiredNo lock-in
You set it up yourselfYou write the script, connect your calendar and test it in their app, or no setup service is published.
AnswRGeneral business$99 a month (Starter), GST not stated200 minutesYou configure it, with guidance from their team7 daysCancel any time
H3lloTrades and clinics, Kapiti and Wellington$75 a month (AI 60, message taking), + GSTIts marketing says agents start from $300 a month (AI 200).60 minutesNot publishedNot publishedNo long-term contracts
Hey JodieGeneral small business$99 a month (Basic), + GSTUnlimited minutesNo setup fee7 days, no cardMonth to month
KiwiAgentGeneral business$49 a month (Starter), + GST100 minutes (free plan: 30)No setup feeFree plan, 30 minutes a monthMonth to month
KiwiCallsTrades (builders at the moment)$69 a month (Starter), GST not statedUp to 150 minutesNo setup feeNot publishedNo lock-in
LazyMagnetTrades and clinics$297 a month (AI Receptionist on its own), + GSTMainly a text, chat and ads system; the receptionist is $200 when added to its $697 AI Complete plan.Not statedNot published for the receptionist on its ownNot publishedNo lock-in
RecepfloTrades, clinics, service businesses$79 a month (Starter), + GSTAlso answers web chat, WhatsApp and Messenger.120 voice minutesNo setup fee. Onboarding support on its $399 Business plan14 days, no cardNo lock-in
Waboom AIGeneral business, outbound calling$130 a month plus 95c a minute, + GSTFirst payment is $630: the $130 platform fee plus $500 of call credit that tops itself up.Pay per minute from $500 prepaid creditNot publishedNot publishedMonth to month

Not included: Lyngo, which publishes prices in Australian dollars only, and CallAngel, which doesn't publish prices on its NZ site. Human answering services are compared on AI receptionist vs answering service.

Why the cheapest plan isn't the whole price

A self-serve plan's monthly fee buys the software. The work is yours: writing the call script, connecting your calendar, testing it with real calls, and fixing it every time a caller asks something it wasn't set up for. 8 of the 14 providers here work this way. If your time is worth more than that, the comparison that matters is between the providers who do it for you.

  • Setup. Done for you is either a one-off fee, from $199 to $499 where published, or included. Talkify's Custom Setup also comes with a 12-month contract.
  • Ongoing changes. Your business changes: prices, hours, services, staff. Ask who updates the script and what it costs. FirstVoice includes script updates on every plan.
  • Trying it first. Self-serve trials test the software, not the result, because you have to build it before you can judge it. FirstVoice AI builds it for you, then lets you trial it free for 2 weeks on your real calls.
  • Minutes and GST. Most plans include a set number of minutes and charge per minute after that, and most add 15% GST on top. FirstVoice adds no GST.
  • Introductory rates. Some prices rise after the first months. Talkify's $129 becomes $199 after 3 months, and Bizzy Boss labels its price as introductory.

How to compare quotes fairly

  1. Work out your minutes: calls a month times your average call length (most calls run 2 to 4 minutes).
  2. Ask for the monthly price including GST once any introductory rate ends.
  3. Add any setup fee, and check whether paid setup comes with a contract.
  4. Check what the entry plan actually does: messages only, or real bookings and transfers.
  5. Ask who fixes it when a caller asks something it wasn't set up for, and what that costs.
  6. Count your own hours if you're building it yourself. Our Talkify comparison has a calculator for exactly that.
  7. Test it on real calls before you commit. Our guide to testing an AI receptionist has 14 test calls to try.

What FirstVoice includes

Every FirstVoice plan is done for you: we build the voice, script and calendar connection, test it with you, update the script every month, and you deal directly with the founder. Plans are $297, $597 and $997 a month for 200, 600 and 1,500 minutes, month to month, with no GST added, and you can try it free for 2 weeks on your real calls first. See pricing, or work out what any AI receptionist costs against a staff member with the AI receptionist cost calculator.

Sources

Every provider's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026:

Frequently asked questions

How much does an AI receptionist cost in NZ?

In October 2026, entry plans from 13 NZ providers ranged from $49 to $350 a month, most plus GST. The bigger difference is who does the setup. Self-serve plans are cheaper because you build it yourself. Done-for-you setup either costs a one-off fee ($199 to $499 where published) or is included in the monthly price, as it is with FirstVoice from $297 a month.

Which NZ AI receptionists set it up for you?

FirstVoice AI and AppAI include done-for-you setup in the monthly price. Bizzy Boss, Hellodesk, Talkify and TradieCall offer setup for a one-off fee, and Talkify's comes with a 12-month contract. The rest are set up by you in their app, sometimes with guidance.

Can I try an AI receptionist free before paying?

Several providers offer self-serve trials of 7 to 14 days. FirstVoice is the only one we found that sets your receptionist up for you at no cost and then lets you trial it free for 2 weeks on your real calls, with no credit card.

Do AI receptionist prices in NZ include GST?

Usually not. Most providers publish prices plus GST. TradieCall is the only one we found that states its prices include GST, and Talkify, AnswR and KiwiCalls don't say either way on their pricing pages. FirstVoice isn't GST-registered, so no GST is added to our prices.

What costs should I check besides the monthly price?

Setup fees, per-minute charges once you pass your included minutes, introductory rates that rise after a few months, prepaid call credit, and contracts that come with paid setup. Ask what you'll pay each month including GST once any offer ends, and who fixes the script when callers ask something new.

How up to date are these prices?

Every price was taken from the provider's own website on 5 October 2026 and links to its source. Providers change prices often, so check their page before you buy. If anything here is out of date, email [email protected] and we'll correct it.

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