Hiring covers your phone for 40 hours a week and one person's worth of calls. An AI receptionist covers every hour and every simultaneous call, for a fraction of the cost. Here's the honest comparison.
For most small and growing service businesses, an AI receptionist covers the calls a part-time hire would miss — nights, weekends, overflow — at a fraction of the cost. Many use both: AI for coverage, a person for the complex cases.
For answering calls, booking appointments, and following up, yes — and it covers hours a single hire can't. For in-person, hands-on front-desk work, you'll still want a person; many businesses pair the two.
A receptionist is a full salary plus taxes and benefits. HappyFace starts free and is a flat monthly cost after — typically a small fraction of a wage.
See it answer, book, and follow up for your business — no credit card required.