Ruby Receptionists charges $400-600/mo with per-minute billing. Attendly gives you 24/7 AI reception for $99-199/mo with unlimited interactions. Same job, fraction of the cost.
See exactly how Attendly stacks up against Ruby Receptionists across every category that matters.
Ruby's per-minute model means your bill grows every time a customer calls. Attendly is a flat rate.
With Ruby, every minute costs money. Busy month? Your bill spikes. With Attendly, you pay the same whether you get 10 inquiries or 10,000.
Small business owners are making the switch every day. Here's why.
No more surprise bills. Flat monthly pricing means you know exactly what you're paying, every month.
Ruby stops answering at 5pm. Your customers don't stop calling. Attendly works nights, weekends, and holidays.
No hold times, no queue. Every inquiry gets an immediate, personalized response in under 5 seconds.
Attendly checks your real calendar availability and books appointments autonomously. Ruby just transfers the call.
Prospects who don't book get automatic follow-up sequences. Ruby doesn't do follow-up at all.
No training period, no onboarding calls. Connect your calendar, configure your services, go live immediately.
For handling inquiries, booking appointments, and following up with leads — yes. Attendly responds faster, never takes breaks, and handles unlimited concurrent conversations. For complex situations that require human judgment, you always have your dashboard to step in.
Yes. Attendly takes 5 minutes to set up. You can run both services in parallel during your transition, then cancel Ruby once you're confident. Most businesses switch completely within a week.
Attendly handles the initial inquiry, gathers information, and books appointments. If a situation needs your personal attention, you get an immediate notification with all the context. You're always in control — Attendly just handles the 90% that doesn't need you.
Yes. Your plan includes credits for AI-powered responses (150 on Starter, 300 on Pro). There are no per-minute charges and no overage fees. The Pro plan includes unlimited inquiries — you'll never be penalized for getting more business.
Service businesses that can't afford to miss inquiries: plumbers, HVAC, salons, dental offices, law firms, real estate agents, contractors, and more. If you get customer inquiries and book appointments, Attendly is built for you.
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