See what missed calls really cost you
Every unanswered call is a customer who calls the next number. This free calculator estimates the revenue you lose each month and what CallAssistant gives back - in plain CHF, no signup needed.
Short answer
An AI phone assistant from CallAssistant starts at CHF 76 per month (Starter, billed yearly) and includes 120 call minutes. Extra minutes are billed at a flat CHF 0.89 per minute. There is no setup fee and no per-call charge. For most small businesses, recovering just one or two missed customers a month already covers the cost.
Estimate your savings in 30 seconds
Move the sliders to match your business. Every number updates live, and you can see exactly how the result is calculated.
Your numbers
Rough estimates are fine - you can adjust any value. Defaults reflect a typical small business.
Total calls you receive on an average working day.
Calls that ring out, hit voicemail or come in after hours.
Revenue from one new customer or job, on average.
Share of missed calls the assistant answers instead of losing. We default to a conservative 70%.
Not every caller buys. We default to a conservative 20%.
CHF 5,969
What you would keep after CallAssistant's cost - every month.
- ROI multiple
- 30.2x
- New customers / mo
- 18
How we calculated it
Cost assumes the CHF 76 Starter plan with 120 included minutes and CHF 0.89/min beyond that, at roughly 3 minutes per call.
All figures are estimates based on your inputs and conservative assumptions. Actual results depend on your business. Not a guarantee.
What an AI phone assistant actually costs
No hidden fees, no per-call charges, no long contracts. You pay one monthly plan plus any minutes beyond your allowance.
CHF 76
From, per month
Starter plan billed yearly (CHF 89 monthly). Includes 120 call minutes, one phone number and one assistant.
CHF 0.89
Per extra minute
One flat rate for minutes beyond your plan - the same on every paid plan. You only pay for what you use.
30 days
Money-back guarantee
Cancel anytime. Every paid plan is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee, so trying it is risk-free.
AI assistant vs. answering service vs. extra staff
There is no single right answer. Here is how the realistic options stack up, with typical cost ranges instead of invented figures.
| What matters | CallAssistant | Answering service | Extra reception staff | Voicemail / missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answers 24/7, including weekends | ||||
| Predictable, low monthly cost | ||||
| Captures most callers | ||||
| Handles multiple languages | ||||
| Live in minutes, no hiring | ||||
| Typical monthly cost | From CHF 76 + usage | Per-call or retainer fees | A full salary + overhead | Free - but you lose the call |
Cost ranges are illustrative. Answering services usually bill per call or per minute on top of a retainer; a part- or full-time receptionist adds salary, payroll and overhead. We do not publish competitor prices - check current quotes yourself.
One recovered customer often pays for it
If your average customer is worth a few hundred francs, recovering a single missed call a month can already cover the whole plan.
It works while you can't pick up
Evenings, weekends, holidays and busy hours are exactly when calls slip through. The assistant answers all of them on the first ring.
Costs stay predictable as you grow
You pay a fixed plan plus a flat per-minute rate. No surprise per-call fees, no hiring, no idle staff during quiet weeks.
What an AI phone assistant costs
Straight answers on pricing, hidden costs and payback.
CallAssistant starts at CHF 76 per month on the Starter plan (billed yearly, or CHF 89 monthly), which includes 120 call minutes, one phone number and one assistant. Minutes beyond your plan are billed at a flat CHF 0.89 per minute. Larger plans (Business, Professional) include more minutes and features.
No. There is no setup fee, no per-call charge and no long-term contract. You pay your chosen monthly plan plus a single, flat per-minute rate of CHF 0.89 for any minutes beyond your allowance. The price you see is the price you pay.
For most small businesses, recovering one or two missed customers a month already covers the cost. Use the calculator above to estimate your own payback based on your call volume and average customer value.
Almost always, for the same coverage. A part-time receptionist costs a salary plus payroll and overhead; an answering service typically bills per call or per minute on top of a retainer. CallAssistant is a fixed plan from CHF 76 plus a flat per-minute rate, and it answers around the clock.
Nothing breaks. Extra minutes are simply billed at a flat CHF 0.89 per minute. If you consistently use more, moving to a larger plan with more included minutes usually works out cheaper - the calculator and pricing page help you compare.
Yes. You can cancel anytime, and every paid plan is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. There is also a free tier so you can test the assistant before paying anything.
