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Updated Oct 2026 · 40 tools reviewed

Smith.ai vs Rosie (2026)

Smith.ai costs more, but it can put live receptionists behind the AI and it has native integrations with the big field-service apps. Rosie is the budget pick, and it reaches those apps through Zapier.

← All comparisons · Facts checked Oct 15, 2026 on vendor pages
Smith.aiRosie
Entry priceFree: 25 calls/mo ($3/call after)$49/mo for 250 minutes
Paid planPro from $150/mo for 75 calls$149/mo for 1,000 minutes
Live human backupYesTransfers to your team
JobberBooks via your Jobber online booking link; Zapier for clientsVia Zapier
Housecall ProNative (API key)Via Zapier
ServiceTitanNative (creates/matches customers, logs notes)Via Zapier (needs The Works or Legacy)
Integrations includedOne free integration per planZapier on plan

"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the vendor's own site. It may still exist, so ask them.

🧭 Which one should you pick?

  • You're on Housecall Pro or ServiceTitan and want calls logged on the record→ Smith.ai, which has native integrations.
  • Fewer than 25 calls a month→ Smith.ai's free plan.
  • Busy line, tight budget→ Rosie. Per-call pricing at Smith.ai adds up fast.
  • Law office or intake-heavy calls→ Smith.ai, with human receptionists behind the AI.
📞 24/7 AI Phone Receptionists

Smith.ai

Verdict: An AI receptionist answers, qualifies and books your calls 24/7, with the option of live human receptionists behind it.
🎯 Law offices, Contractors, Clinics💵 Free: 25 calls/mo ($3/call after)⏱️ Setup: easy
📞 24/7 AI Phone Receptionists

Rosie

Verdict: Low-cost AI answering service for home-service and local businesses that captures leads and texts you summaries.
🎯 Contractors, Landscapers, Solo operators💵 From $49/mo for 250 minutes; next tier $149/mo for 1,000 minutes.⏱️ Setup: easy

Questions people ask

Does Smith.ai have a free plan?Yes, 25 calls a month, then $3 per call.
Which integrates with ServiceTitan?Smith.ai has a native integration. Rosie connects through Zapier, which requires ServiceTitan's The Works or Legacy package.
Is Rosie cheaper than Smith.ai?For most busy lines, yes. Rosie's $49 plan covers 250 minutes, while Smith.ai Pro starts at $150 for 75 calls.

Sources: smith.ai/pricing · heyrosie.com/ · smith.ai/integrates-with/jobber · docs.smith.ai/article/004c54yyf1-how-to-connect-housecall-pro-to-smith-ai · docs.smith.ai/article/in3lbuoc32-how-to-connect-service-titan-to-smith-ai · help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/38844073291661-How-to-get-started-with-ServiceTitan-on-Zapier

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