Smith.ai alternative
A Smith.ai alternative with scheduling built in
Smith.ai offers AI and human receptionists billed per call, and books through tools like Calendly. Calendeur's AI receptionist is part of the scheduling product, with minutes included in the plan.
Comparison reviewed October 2026.
Calendeur vs Smith.ai at a glance
| Feature | Calendeur | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 14-day trial | |
| Booking pages and calendar sync | ||
| Round robin and team scheduling | Growth | |
| Routing forms | Growth | |
| AI phone agent that answers calls and books | Growth (250 min/mo) | |
| Outbound AI calls to a list | Growth | — |
| E-signatures | Starter | |
| Invoices and quotes | Starter | |
| Built-in video rooms | Starter | |
| Built-in CRM | ||
| Paid bookings | Starter |
Based on each company's public pricing and product pages, reviewed October 2026. "—" means we couldn't confirm it. Plan names show where a feature starts. Check Smith.ai's site for their latest details.
Pricing
Smith.ai
- AI receptionist: free for 25 calls a month, then plans from $150 a month for 75 calls (about $2 a call).
- Human receptionists: from $300 a month for 30 calls.
- Some actions, like booking an appointment, are add-on fees on human plans.
Calendeur
Calendeur: 14-day free trial of Growth, no card; Starter $29/mo ($24 billed yearly); Growth $79/mo ($63 yearly) with 5 seats and 250 AI call minutes; Enterprise $199/mo ($159 yearly). Prices are per workspace, not per seat.
Full Calendeur pricingWhere Smith.ai is strong
Every tool has things it does well. Here's what stood out.
- Live human backup around the clock.
- Lead intake and CRM push to HubSpot, Salesforce and Clio.
- Spanish line available.
Where Calendeur is different
Scheduling included
Booking pages, team scheduling and the calendar are part of Calendeur, not a separate tool.
Minutes, not per-call fees
Growth includes 250 AI call minutes a month for the workspace.
Outbound calls
Have the AI call a list of leads or clients to book.
When Smith.ai may be the better choice
We'd rather you pick the right tool.
- You need a human receptionist available on every call.
- You want an outsourced intake team rather than software.
Questions
How much does Smith.ai cost?
As of October 2026, its AI receptionist has a free tier of 25 calls, then plans from $150 a month for 75 calls.
Can Calendeur transfer to a person?
Yes. The agent can transfer calls to a number you choose.
Are calls recorded?
Yes. Every call is recorded, transcribed and summarised.
Try Calendeur as your Smith.ai alternative
Try it free for 14 days, no credit card. Set up your booking page and AI receptionist.
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