Everything Ruby Does, at a Fraction of the Price
Ruby charges $235–1,640/month for a human receptionist. PushZero starts free, sounds just as natural, and never clocks out.
Feature comparison
Side by side
| Feature | Ruby | PushZero |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $235–1,640/mo | $0 to start, then $19–49/mo |
| Technology | Humans only — no AI | AI that sounds genuinely human |
| Billing | Per-minute overages add up fast | Transparent prepaid minutes |
| 24/7 coverage | Business hours only | Always on — nights, weekends, holidays |
| CallGuardKey | You pay for every call, including spam | Included — spam blocked automatically |
| Setup | Phone interview required | 5 minutes, self-serve |
Pricing reality check
What Ruby actually costs
Entry
$235/mo
50 minutes. That's $4.70/min — for a service that clocks out at 6pm.
Mid
$695/mo
200 minutes. Overages billed per-minute with no cap.
Upper
$1,640/mo
500 minutes. Enterprise pricing for small business problems.
Bills spike when you go over — and you will
PushZero pricing
$20–149
from usage-based to Growth
Start free with 60 free minutes, about 50 calls, no card required
Claim your numberThe problem
The problem with Ruby
- Extreme cost — even the entry plan is $235/month for just 50 minutes
- Per-minute overages add up fast with no warning or cap
- Business hours only — every after-hours call goes to voicemail
- Inconsistent quality — different receptionist every time, no memory of your callers
- At 150 calls/month, Ruby costs $700–900 vs $19 with PushZero
Who it's built for
Pick the right tool
Ruby might be right if…
- Businesses that absolutely require a live human on every call
- Companies with budget for $1,000+/month phone answering
- Firms where callers explicitly distrust any form of AI
PushZero is built for…
- Service businesses that want professional call answering starting at $19/month
- Businesses that need after-hours and weekend coverage
- Anyone who wants transparent, predictable pricing
95%
less than Ruby — same quality, every call, around the clock
How it works
Up and running in 5 minutes
No onboarding calls. No implementation fees. No months of waiting.
Tell us about your business
Share your hours, services, pricing, and policies. We set up your front desk from there.
Forward your calls
Point your existing number to PushZero — or use a new dedicated number. Takes about two minutes.
Customers get real help
Every caller has a natural conversation and gets their question answered — no menus, no hold music.
FAQ
Questions about switching from Ruby?
Your customers deserve better than voicemail.
14 days free. 60 minutes included. No credit card to start.