How much does an AI receptionist cost for a small trades business?
Abel costs $47 USD a month for up to 50 calls a month (Pro) or $97 USD a month for up to 150 calls a month (Team), after a 14-day free trial. There are no overage charges.
Plans
Pro, $47 a month: AI call answering 24/7, appointment booking, intake (name, service, urgency), call logs dashboard, up to 50 calls a month.
Team, $97 a month: up to 150 calls a month and a custom greeting script.
Enterprise: unlimited calls (subject to fair use), advanced routing and CRM/dispatch integration, priced on request. Email contact@abelhq.com.
What happens at the limit
Abel does not bill overage. Once a month's call limit is reached, the AI stops taking calls until the next month or until you upgrade.
Free features
The calendar, client list and services are free with no card. The AI receptionist, texting and payments need a paid plan.
Trial and cancelling
Paid plans start with a 14-day free trial (card required), then renew monthly until you cancel. Cancel any time from Billing in your account menu; cancelling during the trial means you are not charged.
Prices exclude tax. There are no refunds for partial months.
Common questions
- Is 50 calls a month enough?
- Pro covers up to 50 answered calls a month. If you get more, Team covers up to 150 for $97 a month, and you can change plans any time from Billing.
- Is there a free trial?
- Paid plans start with a 14-day free trial (card required), then renew monthly until you cancel. Cancel any time from Billing in your account menu; cancelling during the trial means you are not charged.
- Where does Abel work?
- Abel is built for businesses in the United States. Each business gets a dedicated US phone number, set up after checkout; texting turns on after carrier registration.