Voksha vs Hiring a Receptionist · Updated Oct 2026
Receptionist: about $54,300 a year with benefits. Voksha: from $14 a month.
Voksha doesn't have to replace your receptionist. It answers the calls they can't: nights, weekends, lunch breaks and busy moments, and sends your team every caller's details.
Why businesses switch from Hiring a Receptionist to Voksha.
A receptionist's median salary is $38,010 a year (BLS), about $54,300 with benefits. Voksha starts at $14/month and answers every call 24/7 alongside your team.
Side-by-Side
Feature Breakdown.
| Feature | VokshaRecommended | Hiring a Receptionist |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | From $168/year (Starter); $1,188/year on Premium | $38,010 median salary (BLS), about $54,300 with benefits |
| Getting started | Live in under 5 minutes by forwarding your existing number | Recruiting, hiring and training |
| Hours | 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays | Scheduled working hours |
| Busy moments | Answers many calls at once, so callers never hit a busy signal | One call at a time |
| Appointment booking | Books appointments on your calendar on Premium; Starter takes a detailed message | Books by hand |
| Personal touch | Follows your call script and sends you every caller's details | A person who knows your regulars |
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
Hiring a Receptionist
Monthly Cost
$4525/mo
Annual Cost
$54,300
Difference per year
$53,112
98% less per year than Hiring a Receptionist at about 100 calls a month
Why Choose Voksha
The Voksha
Advantage.
Why small businesses pick Voksha when comparing it with Hiring a Receptionist.
Covers the gaps
Voksha answers when your front desk can't: after hours, on breaks and when two lines ring at once.
No hiring needed
Live in under 5 minutes by forwarding your existing number.
Costs a fraction
From $14/month, against a median receptionist salary of $38,010 a year (BLS).
Keeps your team informed
Every call ends with a summary and the caller's details, sent to you by email and SMS.
Which one
fits which business.
New business, no front desk yet
Calls are growing but a full-time hire isn't affordable.
Voksha: from $14/month, every call answered
Practice with one receptionist
The front desk is swamped at peak times and closed after 5 pm.
Voksha alongside your receptionist: covers overflow and after-hours calls
Office where walk-ins need a person
Someone must greet visitors and handle paperwork in person.
A receptionist, with Voksha covering the phone when they're busy
Voksha sounds natural and follows your call script, and it answers right away instead of sending callers to voicemail. Callers who need a person get their details passed straight to your team.
On Premium, after-hours emergency routing sends urgent calls to you. On every plan, you get each caller's details by email and SMS right after the call.
No. Most owners use Voksha to cover the calls their team can't get to, such as nights, weekends and busy moments.
The median receptionist salary is $38,010 a year (BLS), about $54,300 a year with benefits. Voksha is $14/month for 15 calls or $99/month for 150 calls, then $1 per call.
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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Cover every call from $14/month
Get started from $14/month, or book a free demo call first. Every plan has a 7-day money-back guarantee.