Comparison

Attendly vs Ruby Receptionists: Save 60% with AI

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.

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60%
Average savings vs. Ruby
24/7
Always on — no business hours limit
$0
Per-minute overage charges

Feature-by-feature comparison

See exactly how Attendly stacks up against Ruby Receptionists across every category that matters.

Ruby Receptionists
Attendly
Monthly Price
$235-$1,640/mo
$99-$199/mo
Billing Model
Per-minute (overage fees)
Flat monthly rate
Availability
Business hours only
24/7/365
Setup Time
Days to weeks
5 minutes
Concurrent Handling
Limited by staff
Unlimited
Appointment Booking
Basic (call transfer)
Autonomous (real-time calendar)
Lead Follow-up
Not included
Automatic sequences
CRM Integration
Limited integrations
Built-in dashboard + email
Consistency
Varies by receptionist
Always on-brand
Sick Days / Turnover
Staff absences happen
Never
Response Speed
30 sec – 2 min (hold time)
Instant (<5 seconds)
Money-Back Guarantee
21-day
30-day, no questions asked

The pricing math is simple

Ruby's per-minute model means your bill grows every time a customer calls. Attendly is a flat rate.

Ruby Receptionists

$235-$1,640/mo
Per-minute billing. Overage fees apply.
  • ! 50-500 receptionist minutes/mo
  • ! $1.75-$2.20 per extra minute
  • × Business hours only
  • × No automated follow-up
  • × No appointment self-booking
Save 60%+

Attendly

$99-$199/mo
Flat rate. No per-minute charges. Ever.
  • Unlimited interactions
  • No overage fees
  • 24/7/365 availability
  • Automatic lead follow-up
  • Autonomous appointment booking

Stop watching the clock on every call

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.

$1.75+
Per minute with Ruby
100 calls at 3 min avg = $525+ in minutes alone
$0
Per interaction with Attendly
100 calls, 1,000 calls, unlimited — same price
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Why businesses switch from Ruby to Attendly

Small business owners are making the switch every day. Here's why.

💰

Predictable costs

No more surprise bills. Flat monthly pricing means you know exactly what you're paying, every month.

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After-hours coverage

Ruby stops answering at 5pm. Your customers don't stop calling. Attendly works nights, weekends, and holidays.

Instant responses

No hold times, no queue. Every inquiry gets an immediate, personalized response in under 5 seconds.

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Automated booking

Attendly checks your real calendar availability and books appointments autonomously. Ruby just transfers the call.

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Lead follow-up built in

Prospects who don't book get automatic follow-up sequences. Ruby doesn't do follow-up at all.

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5-minute setup

No training period, no onboarding calls. Connect your calendar, configure your services, go live immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Is Attendly really as good as a human receptionist? +

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.

Can I switch from Ruby to Attendly without downtime? +

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.

What about calls that need a real person? +

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.

Do I really get unlimited interactions for $99-199/mo? +

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.

What types of businesses use Attendly? +

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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