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Rosie alternative

Looking for a Rosie alternative?

Riley is an AI receptionist built for small businesses and trades. $149/month, number + minutes + AI included. No per-minute fees, no contract, no sales call. Hear her on the demo line before you buy.

Why people look

What usually drives the search for a Rosie alternative

  • Low entry plans come with tight minute/call caps; a busy week forces an upgrade
  • Pricing complexity: you have to pick the right tier and watch for overages
  • Different trade focus; may lean more general-small-business than deep trade intake

Rosie is a serious product — this isn't a hit piece. Rosie is an AI phone receptionist for small businesses with usage-based monthly pricing. For a lot of businesses that works great. For small-business owners and trades who want a flat bill and a receptionist that handles job intake without a sales call, Riley is built differently on purpose.

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Riley in one minute

How Riley is different

  • Single flat $149/month — no tier shopping, no usage anxiety
  • Built around trade/home-service intake and urgent-call flagging
  • The number, minutes and AI are included; nothing to upgrade later

Forward the calls you miss to Riley with one code. Keep your business number. $149/month, cancel anytime.

Side by side

RileyRosie
PriceFlat $149/monthMonthly plans sold by included minutes or calls, with higher tiers unlocking integrations and higher usage caps. Published entry plans begin around $50–$100/month for a small usage cap and scale up quickly.
Who answersAI, trade-trainedAI voice
Includes a numberYes — your Riley number is bought at signupDepends on plan
Overage feesNoneYes
Setup timeMinutes, self-serveAccount onboarding; sales call for custom plans
Try before you buyCall demo line, no accountDepends on vendor

For a full breakdown read Riley vs Rosie.

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Call the demo line and be the customer. If she sounds right, sign up and get your Riley number in minutes.

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Next: $149/month through Stripe. Your Riley number is bought the moment payment goes through and shows on the next screen, with a one-minute code to forward your missed calls. No per-minute fees. Cancel online anytime.

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