Ruby

From $250/mo

The short version

Good fit for: businesses that want humans, not bots, on the phone.

Here's what you need to know before you try it, in plain English: what it costs, what it does well, and the catches.

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👍 What we like

Real people answer every call
No setup or activation fees per Ruby

⚠️ Watch out for

Minute bundles add up fast vs AI-only tools ($250/mo for 50 minutes)
Costs more than AI-only tools (chat add-on alone from $143/mo)

What it does

100% live human receptionists, with optional AI enhancements
24/7 incl. holidays
Bilingual / Spanish answering
Scheduling, payment collection, intake
HIPAA-compliant option

The fine print

Copied from Ruby's own website. Blank means they don't publish it.

Starting price	From $250/mo
Plans	50 min $250/mo; 100 min $395/mo; higher minute bundles available; website chat from $143/mo
How you're billed	per minute bundles (human answering)
Minutes on the entry plan	50
Extra minutes	Not published
Free trial / free plan	Not published
Works with	Not published
Trades they mention	HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Lawn & Landscaping
Last checked	2026-10-14 on their pricing page

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