AI receptionist cost in India: full pricing guide for restaurants (2026)

What does an AI receptionist actually cost an Indian restaurant — and what should be included at that price? Here's the full breakdown: plan prices, setup fees, and how the maths compares to hiring.

The short answer

In India, a purpose-built AI receptionist for a restaurant costs ₹11,999 to ₹21,999 per month, plus a one-time setup fee of ₹24,999–₹54,999 depending on how much is automated. There are no per-minute charges on Vocoworks plans. A single human front-desk hire costs ₹15,000–₹30,000 per month in salary alone — for one shift, one call at a time.

Vocoworks restaurant pricing (India)

Every plan includes custom scripts in your restaurant's tone of voice, training on your real menu, prices and hours, Hindi and English support, and full call and message logs. See the full restaurant plans. Running a dental clinic instead? Pricing differs — see AI receptionist cost for dental clinics.

What the setup fee covers

The one-time fee is where the product gets built for your restaurant: capturing your menu, hours, reservation rules and FAQs; writing the scripts; connecting your existing phone number and WhatsApp; integrating your calendar or POS; and running end-to-end test calls you approve before launch. Nothing changes for your customers — they call the same number they always have.

AI receptionist vs hiring: the real maths

Add PF, training, paid leave and turnover to a ₹15,000–₹30,000 salary and one front-desk seat costs ₹2.5–₹4 lakhs a year — covering business hours only, one call at a time. During the Friday-night rush the second and third callers hear an engaged tone and book elsewhere. Full comparison: AI receptionist vs hiring a receptionist in India.

What missed calls already cost you

Industry studies suggest 40–60% of restaurant calls during peak hours go unanswered. Thirty missed calls a month at a ₹900 average booking is ₹27,000 walking to a competitor — more than any plan above. Numbers broken down in how much missed calls cost an Indian restaurant, or run your own.

The question isn't whether ₹11,999/month is cheap. It's whether the calls you're missing already cost more.

US & Canada pricing

For restaurants in the United States and Canada: $299/month + $499 setup (WhatsApp Automation), $499/month + $799 setup (AI Receptionist), $699/month + $999 setup (Complete Coverage). No per-minute charges in any region.