Off-the-shelf AI receptionist apps typically run $25–$300 per month, while a custom AI receptionist built for your business usually involves a one-time setup fee plus a flat monthly run fee. The smarter way to price it is against the revenue from calls you currently miss — recovering a few jobs a month almost always covers the cost.
There are two tiers. Generic AI answering apps cost roughly $25–$300/month but answer in a one-size-fits-all way. A custom AI receptionist — trained on your services, hours, pricing, and booking flow — is usually a one-time build plus a flat monthly fee to run and improve it. Because Skyline prices to the value of the calls you're losing rather than per minute, the system is designed to pay for itself from the leads it recovers.
Answered by Alex Rivera, Founder · Last updated June 24, 2026