The Honest Answer Up Front
An AI agent for a South African service business costs between R799 and R9,999 per month, plus a one-time setup fee of R5,000 to R9,000. The price depends on which agent you need (SMS, email, voice, or all three) and your message or call volume.
Monthly Subscription Pricing
SMS & WhatsApp Bot
We offer four solutions, each with three tiers:
- Starter — R999/mo (500 messages)
- Growth — R1,999/mo (2,000 messages, most popular)
- Scale — R3,999/mo (unlimited messages)
Email Bot Pricing
- Starter — R799/mo (1,000 emails)
- Growth — R1,499/mo (5,000 emails)
- Scale — R2,999/mo (unlimited emails)
AI Voice Bot Pricing
- Starter — R1,499/mo (200 AI minutes)
- Growth — R2,999/mo (800 minutes, most popular)
- Scale — R5,999/mo (unlimited minutes)
AI Front Desk Operator (All 3)
- Starter — R2,499/mo
- Growth — R4,999/mo (most popular)
- Scale — R9,999/mo
One-Time Setup Fees
Every plan has a once-off setup fee that covers everything needed to get your agent live: AI knowledge base, dedicated SA number registration, AI training, workflows, custom voice options, and website integration.
- Starter setup — R5,000
- Growth setup — R6,000
- Scale setup — R9,000
How It Compares to a Human
A full-time receptionist in South Africa costs roughly R15,000–R25,000/month plus benefits, and works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. An AI Front Desk Operator is available 24/7 and costs a fraction of that. For many service businesses, recovering just a few missed calls a month can help justify the investment.