How much does an AI voice agent cost in Quebec?
In Quebec, monthly AI voice agent plans displayed in Canadian dollars run $99 to $999 and up (survey of October 14, 2026), against about $2,900 to $4,700 a month for a full-time receptionist, before employer costs (Job Bank). ATOM Assistant plans run $179 to $499 a month.
Published · Updated
In brief
- Public monthly plans in Canadian dollars: $99 to $999 and up (survey of October 14, 2026)
- Often a quota of minutes or calls, then a cost beyond it
- Full-time receptionist: about $2,900 to $4,700 a month before employer costs, according to Job Bank
- Price depends on call volume, integrations and support
What makes the price of an AI voice agent vary?
- The included call and minute volume
- Integrations with your management software
- Multi-resource and multi-location support
- The level of support
Two billing models coexist: by volume of minutes, with a per-minute rate beyond the plan, or by number of calls handled by the AI. Always compare the unit, not only the monthly amount.
How much do AI voice agent providers charge?
| Provider | Monthly plans | Billing beyond the plan |
|---|---|---|
| ATOM Assistant | $179 to $499 a month, in Canadian dollars. Pricing | Minutes included depending on the plan, then $0.25 a minute |
| Ask Benny | $99, $149 and $399 CAD a month. askbenny.ca/pricing, Oct. 14, 2026 | Handling minutes (300, 700 and 2,500), then $0.45, $0.40 or $0.35 a minute. askbenny.ca/pricing, Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Dialbox | $129, $299 and $699 CAD a month. dialbox.ca/pricing, Oct. 14, 2026 | Monthly pool of AI-handled calls (100, 300 or 900), with no per-minute billing; custom Managed plan at $999 CAD and up. dialbox.ca/pricing, Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Voxify | $300 and $500 a month, currency not stated. voxify.ca, Oct. 14, 2026 | Not published. voxify.ca, Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Smith.ai | In US dollars: free (25 calls), $150 or $500 a month. smith.ai/pricing/ai-receptionist, Oct. 14, 2026 | Per-call billing, between $3.00 and $1.67 US depending on volume. smith.ai/pricing/ai-receptionist, Oct. 14, 2026 |
The comparison of AI voice agents in Quebec adds each provider’s French, hosting, Law 25, trial and integrations. Whatever a provider does not publish is written “not published”.
What are the ATOM Assistant plans?
| Plan | Price | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Essentiel | 179 $ / month | Calls answered, messages taken. |
| Pro | 299 $ / month | The agent connected to your tools. |
| Premium | 499 $ / month | Full automation. |
Overage is $0.25 per minute beyond the plan, and telecom charges apply on top.
AI voice agent or human receptionist: what does each option cost?
According to Job Bank, a receptionist earns $16.60 to $27.00 an hour in Quebec, with a median of $20.00. At 40 hours a week that comes to about $2,900 to $4,700 a month, or about $3,500 at the median, before employer costs, vacation and cover. She answers one call at a time, during working hours. An AI voice agent costs $179 to $499 a month with ATOM Assistant, answers 24/7 and takes several calls at once. The comparison ignores what a person does besides the phone, such as the front desk. The plans are detailed on the pricing page, and the AI receptionist page presents each industry. The human or AI receptionist comparison puts these costs in a table, with Quebec’s bilingual human services.
What does a minute quota mean in practice?
Take the Essentiel plan: 600 minutes included for $179 a month. A month of 700 minutes adds 100 minutes at $0.25, for $204 in total, before the number, telecom billing and taxes. If you often go over, the next tier costs less than the overage.
Are there fees on top of the plan?
Yes, four items. Minutes beyond the plan, billed at $0.25 a minute. A number bought for the agent, at $5 a month. Telecom billing. Taxes, GST and QST, which are added to the displayed prices. At signup: 14 days free, card required, no charge before day 14.
How do you estimate the cost for your business?
- Count your calls and their minutes over two weeks, from your phone’s call log.
- Pick the plan whose included minutes cover your usual month.
- Add the number, telecom billing and taxes.
- Compare with the loss from your missed calls, worked out in the guide Missed calls: what do they really cost a small business?.
Sources
- Job Bank (Guichet-Emplois), Receptionist in Quebec (wages), in French, updated November 19, 2025, accessed October 14, 2026
- Ask Benny, plans, accessed October 14, 2026
- Dialbox, pricing, accessed October 14, 2026
- Voxify, plans, accessed October 14, 2026
- Smith.ai, AI plans, accessed October 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Are there hidden fees?
The main variable is per-minute overage beyond the plan, plus telecom charges. With ATOM Assistant, overage is $0.25 per minute.
How many calls does a plan cover?
ATOM Assistant plans include roughly 600, 1,200, 2,000 minutes depending on the tier, with a per-minute rate beyond that.
Is it really cheaper than a receptionist?
On the displayed monthly cost, yes: $179 to $499 a month for ATOM Assistant, against about $2,900 to $4,700 before employer costs for a full-time receptionist according to Job Bank. The two do not provide the same service: the agent answers 24/7, the person also runs the front desk.
Where do the other providers’ prices come from?
From their public pages, read on October 14, 2026. The comparison cites each page and its date, and writes “not published” when a price is not displayed.
Related
Hear your agent answer
We configure an agent for your business and you hear it take a live call.
Book a demo