How much does an AI receptionist cost in 2026?

"How much is an AI receptionist?" is really two questions: what does it cost, and what does it save? Here's an honest look at both.

The cost side

Done-for-you AI automation typically runs as a small setup fee plus a monthly retainer — at Auto-Magically that starts at £249 setup and £99/mo for a single automation. You're paying for it to be built, tuned, and run for you, not a DIY tool you have to babysit.

The savings side

A 24/7 AI receptionist answers every enquiry instantly, qualifies it, and books it — including the evenings and weekends you'd otherwise miss. If it saves even a couple of jobs a month that would otherwise have gone to a competitor, it's already paid for itself.

How to know if it's worth it for you

Add up the enquiries you miss or answer late in a week, multiply by your average job value and close rate. If that number is bigger than the monthly cost, the decision makes itself. See what an AI receptionist does.

Get a straight answer for your business

Book a free strategy call — we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth automating, and what it'd cost for your setup.