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What things actually cost in 2026.

Real numbers, not "from £X" agency speak. We dig into pricing for AI agents, custom software, websites, CRMs, and SaaS tooling — what the headline number actually buys, and what you should expect to pay end-to-end.

1 article·Latest: 22 Apr 2026

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How much does an AI receptionist actually cost in 2026? Real numbers, no agency-speak

Pricing for AI receptionists in 2026 lands anywhere from £0.04 a minute to £4,000 setup + monthly. Here's the unvarnished breakdown across every popular platform plus the custom-build path — including the hidden costs nobody talks about.