Smith.ai offers a free 25-call AI plan with per-call overage. Clara offers unlimited answered calls and a native mobile app built around trades and local service work.
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Choose Smith.ai when a free 25-call allowance or its named CRM integrations matter most. Choose Clara when you run a trade or local service business, want unlimited answered calls, and need the call log on a native mobile app while you are away from a desk.
Clara publishes this comparison and has a commercial interest in your decision. Competitor facts are vendor-reported and were last reviewed August 23, 2026.
Clara
$39.99/month
AI receptionist · 24/7 · US, UK, Canada
Unlimited answered calls. No per-minute charges. Self-serve setup. 7-day free trial on eligible monthly plans.
Smith.ai
$0/month for 25 calls
AI receptionist · US
AI receptionist with call-based plans and CRM integrations. Designed for law firms, marketing agencies, home services, professional services.
Free AI Receptionist plan, reviewed August 23, 2026
Choose Smith.ai when a free 25-call allowance or its named CRM integrations matter most. Choose Clara when you run a trade or local service business, want unlimited answered calls, and need the call log on a native mobile app while you are away from a desk.
Prices, included usage, app availability, and integrations can change. We checked the provider's public pages on August 23, 2026. We did not independently test call quality, reliability, support, integrations, or business outcomes.
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