The Smith.ai Alternative That Costs 95% Less
Smith.ai charges $300/month for 30 calls. PushZero starts free, then moves into simple $19 or $49 monthly packs with no card required upfront.
Feature comparison
Side by side
| Feature | Smith.ai | PushZero |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $300+/mo for 30 calls | $0 to start, then $19–49/mo |
| Voice quality | Inconsistent between agents | Natural with umms and pauses |
| Setup | Multi-day onboarding | 5 minutes |
| CallGuard | Extra cost | Included on every plan |
| Vertical personasKey | Generic for all | Matched to your industry |
| 24/7 coverage | Limited hours on live plans | Always on |
Pricing reality check
What Smith.ai actually costs
AI Receptionist
$95/mo
~60 calls — AI only, no human fallback
Live Starter
$300/mo
30 calls with live agents. $11.50 per overage call.
Live Basic
$810/mo
90 calls. $9/call effective rate.
Live Pro
$2,100/mo
300 calls. Their best rate at $7/call.
Effectively $7–9.50 per answered call
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 Smith.ai
- Inconsistent call quality — agents don't follow detailed instructions
- Spam calls incorrectly classified, wasting your money
- Billing disputes — customers charged after cancellation
- Initial Q&A setup is time-consuming and complex
- CRM integrations cost an extra $0.50 per call
Who it's built for
Pick the right tool
Smith.ai might be right if…
- Businesses that want a human backup for edge cases
- Legal firms with complex intake requirements
- Companies willing to pay $7+ per call
PushZero is built for…
- Service businesses that want every call answered without enterprise pricing
- Businesses that need 24/7 coverage without human inconsistency
- Anyone tired of paying $300+/month for 30 calls
$9.50
effective cost per call on Smith.ai's basic plan
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 Smith.ai?
Your customers deserve better than voicemail.
14 days free. 60 minutes included. No credit card to start.