Voksha vs Hiring a Receptionist
Full-time receptionist = $52K+/year + overhead. Voksha = $1,500/year. Same or better service quality.
Get StartedFeature Comparison
| Feature | Voksha | Hiring a Receptionist |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,500 (unlimited calls) | $52,000+ (salary + benefits) |
| Training Time | 30 minutes | 2-4 weeks full onboarding |
| Availability | 24/7/365 no exceptions | 8-5 business hours (maybe) |
| Calls Per Day | Unlimited | 40-60 calls (human limit) |
| Accuracy | 100% perfect capture | 90-95% (human error) |
| Sick Days | Zero downtime | 8-10 days/year unplanned |
| Appointment Booking | Autonomous, any calendar | Manual after call |
| Lead Scoring | Automatic prioritization | Manual routing |
| Vacation Coverage | No coverage needed | $8-10K/year coverage costs |
| Scalability | Same price at any volume | Need 2-3+ staff for growth |
Cost Comparison
Voksha
Monthly Cost
$125
Annual Cost
$1,500
Hiring a Receptionist
Monthly Cost
$4500
Annual Cost
$54,000
Save $52,500 per year
Why Choose Voksha
97% Cost Savings
$1,500/year vs $54,000+/year for one person. Scale to multiple receptionists and savings multiply.
Zero Hiring Headaches
No recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, or managing. Deploy in 30 minutes.
24/7 Coverage
Nights, weekends, holidays—always on. A human receptionist costs $20K+/year extra for coverage.
Scales with Your Business
100 calls/day or 1000/day, same price. Hire staff for growth and costs multiply.
Real-World Scenarios
Startup (Can't Afford Staff)
Need receptionist but no budget. Growing call volume.
Voksha: $1,500/year launches your receptionist. Upgrade to staff later when profitable.
Established Practice (Costs Growing)
Receptionist salary $48K, benefits $6K, training $2K, vacation coverage $8K = $64K.
Voksha: $1,500/year. Same service quality, save $62.5K annually.
After-Hours Clinic (Evening Calls)
Need receptionist for 6pm-9pm calls. Can't afford second FTE.
Voksha: Handles evening calls at no extra cost. No second hire needed.
Scaling Business (High Growth)
Growing from 100 to 500 calls/day. Would need 5x receptionist staff.
Voksha: Same price regardless of volume. Scale without hiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Won't customers feel impersonal talking to AI?
Voksha's voice is warm, professional, and intelligent. Most customers can't tell it's AI. They just appreciate instant answers and accurate follow-up.
What if there's an emergency or complex call?
Voksha routes urgent calls to your team immediately with full context. You decide what needs human attention. Most calls (99%) don't need humans.
Isn't a human better for customer relationships?
Voksha IS the relationship—perfect accuracy, no delays, always available, remembers customer context. Many practices find Voksha improves NPS scores vs. human receptionists.
What about staff turnover?
Voksha never leaves. No hiring, no training cycles, no lost institutional knowledge. Consistency you can't get with human staff.
How much could we save if we had 2-3 receptionists?
If paying $52K × 2 = $104K/year, Voksha costs $1,500. You save $102.5K annually while handling more calls better.
Replace Your Receptionist Budget with AI
Save $52K+/year while improving service quality. 24/7 coverage, perfect accuracy, instant answers.
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