AI receptionists · Salons & spas · Prices checked October 20, 2026
Best AI Receptionist for Salons, Spas & Med Spas (2026)
Our shortlist for salons, spas & med spas, ranked, with the real monthly bill at about 300 calls. Built from public pricing and reviews; no hands-on testing yet. How we rank.
Our pick
Upfirst
AI receptionist (self-serve)
Books straight into Square and Acuity; $59.95 covers 90 calls for smaller salons.
- Exactly 300 calls on the Pro plan · Spam and short calls not billed · Books into Clio and Square
- HIPAA BAA only on custom plan · No dental/vet practice-software integrations named
Reviewers say (limited evidence): + Fast setup; one owner was running in under 20 minutes. – The AI's cadence still sounds like AI to some callers. More
- Real bill at 300 calls/mo
- $159.95/moPro · advertised $24.95/mo
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
- Public reviews
- 4.9 G2 (26)5.0 Capterra (13)
What each option really costs
| # | Product | Advertised | Real cost, 300 calls/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upfirst | $24.95/mo | $159.95/mo |
| 2 |  Goodcall | $79/mo | $129/mo |
| 3 |  Rosie | $49/mo | $149/mo |
| 4 |  NextPhone | $199/mo | $199/mo |
| 5 |  My AI Front Desk | $99/mo | ≈ $264/mo |
Plan, trial and HIPAA details are on each product page.
Assumptions: 300 calls/month, average 3 minutes per call (900 talk minutes), billed monthly (not annual), US local number, no add-ons. Math for each product is on its page.
The rest of the shortlist
- Goodcall AI receptionist (self-serve)
Square integration, $129 at 300 calls.
- Very predictable bill: no minute metering · Cheap at 300 calls
- Almost no public review evidence · HIPAA only on the $299 plan
Reviewers say (thin evidence): – Prices raised without notice; one reviewer went from $59 to $99 to $130 a month. More
- Rosie AI receptionist (self-serve)
Booking links by text from $49; direct booking from $149.
- Low cost; minutes generous on Scale · Bilingual on every plan
- Little independent review evidence · Overage rate not shown on pricing page
Reviewers say (thin evidence): + Cheaper and better than a call center, per one owner. – After cancelling a trial, one owner's calls kept going to Rosie and played a subscription error. Remove call forwarding when you cancel. More
- NextPhone AI receptionist (flat rate)
Acuity, Calendly; unlimited calls.
- Unlimited calls: bill doesn't grow · Law-firm CRM integrations
- More than per-call tools at low volume · Small review base
Reviewers say (thin evidence): + 24/7 answering, lead qualification and booking. – Struggles with unusual or complicated questions. More
- My AI Front Desk (Frontdesk) AI receptionist + CRM bundle
Calls plus SMS and chat for promotions.
- Calls, chat, SMS and CRM in one plan · Outbound calls included (20/day)
- Minute overages add up past 200 min · No HIPAA/BAA
Reviewers say (limited evidence): + Answers every call around the clock, qualifies leads and books appointments. – Trials that convert to a charge, and refunds refused, including on annual plans ($299 and $1,428 cases). More
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How to choose for salons, spas & med spas
- Books into your booking tool (Square, Acuity; check Vagaro/Boulevard)
- Answers price and service questions
- Texts booking links
- Handles reschedules
Then run a free trial with real forwarded calls for a week, after hours first. Listen to five recordings before you switch it on for all calls.
FAQ
How much does an AI receptionist cost for salons, spas & med spas?
At about 300 calls a month (3-minute average), the options on this page range from $129 to $264 a month based on public pricing checked October 20, 2026. Some vendors only quote after a demo.
Did you test these products?
Not yet. v1 of AITeamGuide ranks from public pricing, published features and public user reviews. We say so plainly and will add hands-on test calls in a later version.
Will customers know they're talking to AI?
Usually yes, eventually. Most tools let you choose whether the agent says it's an assistant. What matters more is that it transfers quickly to a person when asked.
Can I keep my existing phone number?
With every product here you can forward your current number to the AI, so you don't need to port it.
What should I check before signing up?
Ask in writing: the overage rate, whether spam and short calls are billed, whether it books directly into your software, and (for health data) whether they'll sign a BAA.
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