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SmartAlex vs Ruby Receptionists

Ruby charges $349+/month for 50 minutes. Alex AI is $99/month with 250 minutes once off, then about $0.05 a minute. The choice is clear.

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Feature comparison

Side by side: what SmartAlex and Ruby Receptionists offer out of the box. No marketing spin: just the rows that matter to a buying decision.

FeatureSmartAlexRuby Receptionists
Monthly Starting Price$99/mo$349/mo
Minutes Included250 once off, then usage50 minutes
After Hours CoverageIncluded+$129/mo
TechnologyPure AIHuman agents
Average Wait Time0 seconds15-30 seconds
Concurrent Calls5 slots, expandable1-2 calls
Setup Time60 seconds1-2 weeks
Languages75+English only
Holiday CoverageIncludedExtra cost
ScalabilityInstantHire more staff

Why teams choose SmartAlex over Ruby Receptionists

Ruby-level quality with AI efficiency and pricing

No Minute Cap

Handle any call volume. 250 minutes are included once off, then calls bill per second from your wallet.

True 24/7 Service

AI never sleeps. Answer calls at 3 AM, weekends, holidays.

85% Lower Cost

Ruby starts at $349/mo for 50 minutes. Alex is $99/mo, then about $0.05 a minute.

Instant Answers

No hold queue. AI picks up in under 1 second.

75+ Languages

Serve customers in any language automatically.

HIPAA Compliant

Enterprise-grade security for healthcare and legal.

Migrating from Ruby Receptionists

Three steps. Most teams complete the cutover in under a day.

Step 1

Export from Ruby Receptionists

Pull your contacts, prompts, and call history from Ruby Receptionists via their export tools.

Step 2

Import to SmartAlex

Upload your CSVs, paste your prompts, and connect your phone numbers. Our team will handle the data mapping.

Step 3

Cut over

Test in parallel for 24 hours, point your numbers to SmartAlex, archive the old account.

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SmartAlex vs Ruby Receptionists: full comparison

SmartAlex and Ruby Receptionists both offer AI voice capabilities. This comparison covers pricing, setup time, integrations, and use case fit.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alex AI as good as Ruby Receptionists?
Alex AI matches Ruby's call quality while offering true 24/7 availability, no minute cap, and 75+ language support. All for 85% less cost.
Why is Alex so much cheaper than Ruby?
Alex uses advanced AI technology instead of human agents, eliminating labor costs while maintaining professional quality.
Can I port my number from Ruby to Alex?
Yes. You can keep your existing business number when switching to Alex AI.
Does Alex handle legal intake like Ruby?
Yes. Alex AI handles legal intake calls, collects client information, schedules consultations, and routes urgent matters appropriately.