What an AI receptionist costs in Canada.

The three pricing models

Flat monthly($99–$299/mo): a set number of minutes or unlimited calls for one predictable price. Best for most local businesses — you know your bill before the month starts.

Per-minute($0.10–$0.70/min): cheap-looking entry prices that scale with call volume. A busy month can cost more than a flat plan. Watch for connection fees and rounding.

Per-call($1–$10/call): predictable per conversation, but long intake calls cost the same as 10-second wrong numbers — in your favour or not, depending on your business.

The comparison that actually matters

A full-time receptionist in Canada runs $35,000+ per year in salary and benefits, covers ~40 hours a week, takes vacations, and calls in sick. A human answering service typically charges $1–$2 per minute and often focuses on taking messages. An AI receptionist costs $1,200–$4,800 per year, answers around the clock, books appointments, and isn’t limited by how many staff are free to pick up.

Where GetFavours sits

Flat Canadian pricing, no per-minute surprises: Small Favour at $99/mo (100 minutes, SMS notifications), Big Favour at $249/mo (300 minutes plus booking and CRM integration), and Whole Favour from $399/mo (unlimited minutes, custom call flows). Multilingual caller support is available as an add-on. Full details on the pricing page; honest answers to common questions in the FAQ.

Questions to ask any provider

What happens when minutes run out? Is booking included or an add-on? Can it escalate to a human? Where is call data stored? Is setup done for you or by you? If a provider can’t answer these plainly, that tells you something too.