Two ways to bill: per minute or a flat monthly plan
Most providers bill in one of two ways. Either per minute of call handled, usually from a few cents to around twenty cents a minute depending on voice quality. Or a monthly plan with a set number of calls or minutes included, and anything over that charged on top.
Per-minute billing looks cheaper at first. It gets hard to predict once volume climbs: a Monday morning at a medical practice, or a storm day for a roofer. A monthly plan costs a little more when it sits idle, but you know what you will pay at the end of the month.
What really moves the price
With the same entry price, the real bill depends mostly on how many calls you receive and how many agents you run, one number or several sites. Add integrations with your calendar or business software, and the voice tier you pick: from a standard voice to a more natural premium one, which costs more per minute.
Watch out for extra fees. Setup, voice creation, support, an additional phone number: they do not always appear on the pricing page and they inflate the first invoice. Always ask for the all-inclusive price for your actual volume.
Alyas pricing, with no hidden fees
Alyas has three monthly plans and no setup fee. Starter is €49 a month, Pro €99, Business €249. You pay the price of the plan you choose, with no surprise at the end of the month.
You can try it for ten days, with no credit card, using a chat agent, before you decide. And if the agent does not know the answer, it says so and hands the request to the right person instead of making something up.
AI agent or receptionist: the comparison that matters
An outsourced answering service is often billed per call or by a bundle of hours. An in-house receptionist means a full salary with employer costs, full time or part time. An AI voice agent costs the price of a software plan, answers at night and on weekends, and has no overtime.
An honest comparison takes into account what the AI does not do: it does not handle a complex sales relationship or a negotiation. For picking up, qualifying a request and booking an appointment, it costs less from a few dozen calls a month.
Frequently asked questions
What monthly budget should I plan for an AI voice agent?
Alyas plans run from €49 to €249 a month depending on volume and features. Elsewhere, expect per-minute billing, from a few cents to around twenty cents, or an equivalent monthly plan.
Are there setup fees?
Not with Alyas. Some other providers do charge them: configuration, voice creation, a dedicated number. Ask for the details before you sign.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Ten days of trial, no credit card, with a chat agent, so you can see how the agent handles your own requests.
Is it cheaper than a receptionist?
For picking up, qualifying and booking appointments, yes, from a few dozen calls a month. For complex conversations you still need a person, and the agent passes the call on to them.