https://velay.io/blog Plain-English guides on AI receptionists and voice agents for small businesses. en-us https://velay.io/blog/how-much-does-an-ai-receptionist-cost https://velay.io/blog/how-much-does-an-ai-receptionist-cost Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT What an AI receptionist really costs a small business, the three parts of the bill, a worked example with real numbers, and how it compares to hiring a receptionist.