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Ruby receptionist pricing for contractors

Short answer. Ruby sells live, human receptionists billed by the minute. Plans cost $250 a month for 50 minutes, $395 for 100, $720 for 200, and $1,725 for 500. Ruby lists no fees for activation, setup, or after-hours coverage. Website chat plans start at $143 a month, and bundles with a receptionist plan cut chat to $115. We read the Ruby plans and pricing page on October 25, 2026.

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Ruby receptionist plans

Minutes a month	Monthly price	Cost per minute	Ruby says it fits
50	$250	$5.00	Startups
100	$395	$3.95	One-person businesses
200	$720	$3.60	Small businesses
500	$1,725	$3.45	Larger and growing businesses

Source: Ruby plans and pricing, checked October 25, 2026. Cost per minute is our math. The page lists no rate for minutes over your plan, so we leave it out.

What every Ruby plan includes

24/7 live answering, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Spanish and bilingual call handling.
Custom greetings and call handling you can update.
A mobile app and email alerts for messages.
Local and toll-free numbers, and calls or texts from your business number.
Scheduling, payment collection, and outbound call help.

Plans differ by minutes, not features.

Ruby chat plans and bundles

Chats a month	Chat plan alone	Bundled with a receptionist plan
10	$143	$115
30	$335	$268
50	$520	$416

Ruby says the bundle price is a 20% savings on chat.

What a year costs

50 minutes a month: $3,000 a year.
100 minutes a month: $4,740 a year.

Our math from the prices above, before tax.

Ruby vs AI receptionists

Smith.ai human receptionists cost $300 a month for 30 calls, with $11.50 per extra call. Smith.ai bills by the call. Source: Smith.ai receptionist pricing. See Smith.ai pricing.
Upfirst is an AI receptionist at $24.95 a month for 30 calls. Source: Upfirst pricing. See Upfirst pricing.
Ruby fits a shop that wants a person on every call. An AI receptionist costs less for after-hours overflow and simple booking.

FAQ

How much does Ruby receptionist cost? $250 a month for 50 minutes, $395 for 100, $720 for 200, and $1,725 for 500.

Does Ruby charge setup fees? Ruby lists no fees for activation, onboarding, setup, customization, or after-hours coverage.

Is Ruby a live person or AI? Ruby answers with live receptionists. The page lists AI transcripts as a feature.

Does Ruby answer calls in Spanish? Yes. Spanish and bilingual call handling is available 24/7.

How much is Ruby live chat? $143 a month for 10 chats alone, or $115 when bundled with a receptionist plan.

Checked 2026-10-25. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.