Comparison — as of early 2026

HiReceptionist vs My AI Front Desk

A detailed comparison of two AI receptionist platforms — built for different audiences at different price points.

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Quick comparison

Feature
HiReceptionist
My AI Front Desk
Starting price
$19/month
$55/month
Included minutes
50 min/month
150 min/month
Setup time
5 min (chat wizard)
Form-based setup
Indian (+91) numbers
Yes — via Exotel
No
Built-in CRM
Yes — all plans
Basic contacts only
Free trial
7 days, no card
Limited trial available

Honest assessment

Where My AI Front Desk is better

More included minutes at base price

My AI Front Desk's base plan includes 150 minutes — 3x more than HiReceptionist's 50-minute Starter plan. If you have consistently high call volumes from day one, their baseline may suit you better.

White-label offering

My AI Front Desk offers a white-label tier for agencies that want to resell AI receptionist services to their clients under their own brand — something HiReceptionist doesn't currently offer.

Where HiReceptionist is better

Lower entry price

At $19/month vs $55/month, HiReceptionist costs 65% less at entry level — meaningful for individuals and early-stage businesses testing AI reception for the first time.

Chat-based setup wizard

HiReceptionist's conversational setup walks you through configuration in natural language. My AI Front Desk uses a more traditional form-based approach that takes longer to complete.

Indian number support

HiReceptionist provisions Indian (+91) numbers via Exotel — a feature My AI Front Desk does not offer. Essential for businesses serving customers in India.

Built-in CRM on all plans

Every HiReceptionist plan includes a built-in CRM with contact capture, notes, tags, and follow-ups. You don't need a separate tool to manage your caller relationships.

Right fit

Choose My AI Front Desk if…

  • You expect high call volume from day one and need more base minutes
  • You're an agency that wants to white-label AI receptionist for clients
  • You're already comfortable with traditional setup flows

Choose HiReceptionist if…

  • You want the lowest possible entry price to test AI reception
  • You prefer a natural language chat setup over forms
  • You need Indian phone number support
  • You want a built-in CRM included without paying extra

Potential savings

Save $36/mo

compared to My AI Front Desk's starting plan, per month

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