All Your Reception Needs in One Place – Without the Call Center
Compare AI Receptionist vs. traditional call answering services for your med spa. See response times, costs, and booking capabilities side-by-side. Find the right solution for your aesthetic practice.
“We tried three different answering services. They’d take messages, but couldn’t book appointments or answer treatment questions. AI Receptionist actually converts callers into consultations – that’s the difference.”
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Higher booking rate when callers get immediate answers and real-time scheduling vs. “someone will call you back.”
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Of callers who reach an answering service never call back after leaving a message. AI books them on the first call.
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Per-minute charges with AI Receptionist. Traditional answering services charge $0.75-$1.50 per minute – costs add up fast.
Let’s make something extraordinary.
See how AI Receptionist stacks up against traditional call answering services across every metric that matters for med spas.
| Feature | Answering Services | AI Receptionist | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Take messages | Book appointments | |
| Response Time | 15-60 seconds | Instant | |
| Pricing Model | Per-minute ($0.75-$1.50) | Flat rate ($299/mo) | |
| 24/7 Availability | Extra cost | ✓ Included | |
| Treatment Knowledge | None—read scripts | Trained on your services | |
| Appointment Booking | Rarely—takes messages | Real-time booking | |
| Hold Times | Common during peaks | Never | |
| Simultaneous Calls | Limited by staffing | Unlimited | |
| Med Spa Expertise | Generic call handling | Built for aesthetics | |
| Lead Qualification | None | AI-powered scoring | |
| SMS/Text Handling | Usually not included | Included | |
| Callback Required | Yes—for most inquiries | No—handled live | |
| Overage Fees | Yes—unpredictable | Never | |
| Analytics | Basic call logs | AI-powered insights |
Choose Your Plan
Compare the true cost of answering services vs AI Receptionist. Per-minute billing adds up faster than you think—especially for busy med spas.
Answering Services
Traditional call centers that take messages. Per-minute pricing with hidden fees.
(At typical med spa volume)
AI Receptionist
AI that actually books appointments. Flat-rate pricing, no surprises.
(All-inclusive)
Why Forward-Thinking Med Spas Choose AI
Answering services take messages. That’s it. AI Receptionist answers questions, qualifies leads, and books appointments – the things that actually grow your practice.
AI Automation
More than message-taking – AI handles the full conversation. Answers questions, overcomes objections, and books appointments on the spot.
Validations
Every lead qualified, every opportunity scored. Know which callers are ready to book and which need nurturing.
All-Inclusive
No per-minute charges, no overage fees, no after-hours premiums. One flat rate covers everything.
Single Location or Multi
From one med spa to a regional chain, AI scales instantly without per-minute cost explosions.
WHERE AI RECEPTIONIST EXCELS
Real-Time Booking
AI doesn’t take messages—it books appointments. Real-time calendar access means callers confirm on the spot, not after a callback.
Treatment Knowledge
AI knows Botox from Dysport, understands laser options, explains filler differences. Answering services just read scripts.
Instant Response
Every call answered immediately. No hold times, no “please wait,” no “let me transfer you.” Callers get help in seconds.
After-Hours Coverage
11 PM inquiry? Sunday morning question? AI handles it with the same quality as 2 PM on Tuesday. Never miss a late-night lead.
Multi-Channel Response
Phone, text, website chat, Instagram DMs, WhatsApp – AI manages all channels from one system. Consistent experience everywhere.
Analytics & Reporting
See every call, track every conversion, identify every missed opportunity. Data that human reception simply can’t provide.
Frequently Asked Questions?
What is an AI Receptionist?
AI Receptionist is an intelligent virtual assistant that does what answering services can’t—it actually handles calls completely. It answers treatment questions, qualifies leads, books appointments in real-time, and follows up automatically. All 24/7, with instant response.
How Is AI Different From an Answering Service?
Answering services take messages and promise callbacks. AI Receptionist completes the interaction: answers questions about Botox, fillers, and lasers; checks your real-time availability; books the appointment; sends confirmation. The caller is done—no callback needed, no lead lost.
Why Do Callbacks Lose So Many Leads?
73% of callers who leave messages never answer the callback. They’ve moved on, called a competitor, or lost interest. When AI books on the first call, there’s no callback needed—and no opportunity for the lead to slip away.
How Much Do Answering Services Really Cost?
Most charge $0.75-$1.50 per minute, plus setup fees, after-hours premiums, and overage charges. A med spa taking 200 calls averaging 3 minutes each pays $450-$900 just in per-minute fees—before any add-ons. AI Receptionist is $299/month flat, unlimited.
Can AI Really Handle Med Spa Calls as Well as Humans?
For routine calls—pricing questions, appointment booking, treatment information, hours and location—AI handles them better. Instant response, accurate information, immediate booking. For complex medical situations, AI transfers to your team. Most practices find that 85%+ of calls are handled completely by AI.
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