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Same 24/7 coverage. Pure AI speed. AI chatbot, voice agent, and review manager — all in one platform starting at $39/mo.

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Feature Comparison

Smith.ai vs. FrontlineHQ

Starting price

Smith.ai

$97.50/mo

FrontlineHQ

$39/mo

Pricing model

Smith.ai

Per-call

FrontlineHQ

Flat monthly

Technology

Smith.ai

Human + AI hybrid

FrontlineHQ

Pure AI

Setup time

Smith.ai

Days (onboarding required)

FrontlineHQ

5 minutes

AI Chatbot included

Smith.ai

Separate product

FrontlineHQ

Included in every plan

Review Manager included

Smith.ai

Not available

FrontlineHQ

Included in every plan

Channels

Smith.ai

Phone + Web Chat

FrontlineHQ

Phone, Chat, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack

Response time

Smith.ai

Varies (human dependent)

FrontlineHQ

Under 1 second

24/7 availability

Smith.ai

Yes

FrontlineHQ

Yes

Appointment booking

Smith.ai

Yes (Calendly, etc.)

FrontlineHQ

Yes (Calendly, etc.)

Lead capture

Smith.ai

Yes

FrontlineHQ

Yes

Overage charges

Smith.ai

Per-call overage fees

FrontlineHQ

No surprise charges

Smith.ai pricing and features based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Visit smith.ai for their latest pricing.

Why Switch

3 Reasons Businesses Choose FrontlineHQ

All-in-one vs. multiple tools

Smith.ai offers phone answering and web chat as separate products with separate pricing. FrontlineHQ bundles AI chatbot, voice agent, and review manager into a single platform with a single price. One dashboard, one login, one bill.

Flat pricing vs. per-call

Smith.ai charges per call — the more calls you get, the more you pay. FrontlineHQ uses flat monthly pricing, so your costs stay predictable even as your business grows. No overage fees, no surprise bills at the end of the month.

5-minute setup, zero onboarding calls

Smith.ai requires an onboarding process to train their human agents on your business. FrontlineHQ's AI learns your business automatically from your website. Enter your URL, customize a few settings, and you are live — in minutes, not days.

What You Get

Everything a Front Desk Needs — Powered by AI

FrontlineHQ replaces multiple tools with one platform. Here is what comes included with every plan.

AI Voice Agent

Natural-sounding AI that answers calls, qualifies leads, books appointments, and transfers when needed. Sounds remarkably human with natural speech patterns.

AI Chatbot

Embed on any website. Answers questions from your knowledge base, captures leads, and books meetings — 24/7. Included in every plan, not a separate add-on.

Review Manager

Connects to Google Business Profile. AI drafts personalized responses to every review. Auto-post or approve first. Something Smith.ai does not offer at all.

Instant Response, Every Time

No hold times, no wait for a human to become available. Every call and chat gets an instant, accurate response powered by AI trained on your business.

Lead Capture & CRM

Every conversation — call or chat — automatically captures contact info, call transcripts, and lead details. All searchable from your dashboard.

Predictable Monthly Pricing

Start at $39/mo. Upgrade as you grow. No per-call fees, no per-chat fees, no hidden charges. What you see on the pricing page is what you pay.

Simple Pricing

Save Up to 60% vs. Smith.ai

Smith.ai starts at $97.50/mo for 20 calls. FrontlineHQ starts at $39/mo with chatbot, voice agent, and review manager included.

Starter

$39

/mo

1 chatbot + 1 voice

Growth

$99

/mo

3 chatbots + 3 voice

Pro

$199

/mo

10 chatbots + 10 voice

Agency

$399

/mo

25 chatbots + 25 voice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Smith.ai vs. FrontlineHQ FAQ

Is FrontlineHQ as accurate as Smith.ai's human agents?
FrontlineHQ uses advanced AI models (Claude and GPT-4o) trained on your specific business data. For routine calls — scheduling, FAQs, directions, hours, pricing — AI handles them as well or better than a human receptionist because it never forgets details and responds instantly. For highly nuanced conversations that require judgment calls, Smith.ai's human agents may still have an edge. The key difference: FrontlineHQ answers every call in under 1 second with zero hold time, 24/7/365.
Can I switch from Smith.ai without losing data?
Yes. FrontlineHQ learns your business from your website automatically — just enter your URL and the AI builds its knowledge base in minutes. There is no data to migrate from Smith.ai since call logs and transcripts stay in your FrontlineHQ dashboard going forward. You can run both services in parallel during a transition period by simply forwarding calls to your FrontlineHQ number.
What if I need a human to take over a call?
FrontlineHQ supports warm transfer to your team. If the AI detects a call that needs human attention — an upset customer, a complex legal question, or anything outside its training — it can transfer the call to a designated team member, take a detailed message for callback, or offer to schedule a time with a real person. You stay in control of when handoffs happen.
How does pricing compare for high-volume businesses?
This is where FrontlineHQ shines. Smith.ai charges per call — their Pro plan at $825/mo covers only 120 calls. If you exceed that, overage charges apply. FrontlineHQ uses flat monthly pricing: $199/mo (Pro) gives you 500 voice minutes plus 5,000 chat messages plus 10 chatbots. For a business handling 200+ calls per month, FrontlineHQ can save thousands per year.
Does FrontlineHQ handle complex calls like intake forms or qualifying leads?
Yes. FrontlineHQ's voice agent can ask qualifying questions, capture lead information (name, email, phone, service needed), check calendar availability, and book appointments — all in a single call. For industries like legal, dental, or home services, the AI is pre-trained on industry-specific workflows. Every lead and call transcript is automatically saved to your dashboard for follow-up.

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