Voksha vs PATLive · Updated Oct 2026
PATLive from $99/mo for 50 minutes. Voksha from $14/mo for 15 calls.
PATLive gives you live US-based receptionists billed by the minute. Voksha is an AI receptionist billed by the call. At 100 three-minute calls a month, PATLive is about $479 and Voksha is $99.
Why businesses switch from PATLive to Voksha.
PATLive starts at $49/mo plus $2.99/min, or $99/mo for 50 minutes (published September 2026). Voksha starts at $14/mo with no per-minute fees.
Side-by-Side
Feature Breakdown.
| Feature | VokshaRecommended | PATLive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14/mo (Starter, 15 calls) | $49/mo pay-as-you-go ($2.99/min) or $99/mo for 50 minutes, as published September 2026 |
| Who answers | AI receptionist | Live receptionists |
| How usage is billed | Per call; $1 per extra call | Per minute; overage $1.49 to $2.99/min by plan, plus taxes and fees |
| Cost at 50 / 100 / 200 calls | $49 / $99 / $149 | About $294 / $479 / $938 at three-minute calls |
| Speed to answer | Answers on the first ring and responds in under 200 ms | Answered by a live person |
| Appointment booking | Books appointments on your calendar on Premium; Starter takes a detailed message | See patlive.com |
Cost Comparison
Cost at about
100 calls a month.
Based on published or reported prices checked September 2026, at about 100 three-minute calls a month. Voksha covers 100 calls on its $99 Premium plan; Starter is $14/month for 15 calls, then $1 per call. Check what each plan includes before you decide.
Voksha
RecommendedMonthly Cost
$99/mo
Annual Cost
$1,188
PATLive
Monthly Cost
$479/mo
Annual Cost
$5,748
Difference per year
$4,560
79% less per year than PATLive at about 100 calls a month
Why Choose Voksha
The Voksha
Advantage.
Why small businesses pick Voksha when comparing it with PATLive.
No per-minute charges
Voksha bills per call, so long calls cost the same as short ones.
Lower cost at 100 calls
$99 on Voksha Premium vs about $479 on PATLive's 300-minute plan at 100 three-minute calls.
First-ring answer
Voksha answers on the first ring and responds in under 200 ms, 24/7.
Every caller's details
Each call ends with a summary sent to you by email and SMS.
Which one
fits which business.
Small business watching costs
Needs every call answered without per-minute bills.
Voksha: from $14/month, billed per call
Busy office with 200 calls a month
Gets steady call volume all month.
Voksha: $149 at 200 calls vs about $938 on PATLive at three-minute calls
Business that wants a person on every call
Requires a live human on each call.
PATLive: live US-based receptionists
As published September 2026, PATLive starts at $49/mo pay-as-you-go ($2.99/min) or $99/mo for 50 minutes. At 50 to 100 calls a month (about 150 to 300 minutes) that is roughly $294 to $479/mo, vs $49 to $99 on Voksha.
If your callers expect a person on every call, PATLive is the better fit. Voksha is AI: it answers instantly, follows your call script and sends you every caller's details.
PATLive bills per-minute overage, plus taxes and regulatory fees. Voksha charges $1 per call after your plan's included calls, with no per-minute fees.
Yes, on Premium and Enterprise. Starter takes a detailed message and alerts you.
No. Instead you can book a free demo call to hear Voksha answer, and every plan comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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