How Quickster AI compares
A side-by-side look at Quickster AI and five other AI phone receptionists. Each provider's column shows what its own website says. "Not listed publicly" means we couldn't find it on their site, not that they don't offer it.
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Based on publicly available information as of October 28, 2026. Features and prices change; see each provider's website.
| Feature | Quickster AI | Ask Benny | Dialbox | Polaris Voice | Zenvox | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed monthly price (entry plan) | $49 CAD Starter, up to 50 calls. English only, messages only; booking, transfer and French on Pro ($99, 115 calls) | $99 CAD Starter, 300 minutes | $129 CAD Core, 100 calls | $99 Essentials, 150 minutes (CAD per the site's price data) | $29 to $69 CAD Depends on industry, 50 calls | $0 free plan, 25 calls Credit card required at sign-up Paid from US$150 (about CA$211*), 75 calls |
| How usage is counted | Per call 1 call per 5 minutes or part of 5 minutes | Per minute | Per call | Per minute | Per call | Per call |
| Extra usage on the entry plan | $1.00 per call | $0.45 per minute | No automatic overage charges; handled by alerts, upgrades or review (their FAQ) | $0.75 per minute | Not listed publicly | US$3.00 per call (about CA$4.21*) on the free plan |
| Free trial | 25 calls or 2 weeks, whichever comes first (1 call per 5 minutes) | 7 days | 7 days Credit card required | 7 days 25 minutes, no credit card | 7 days 20 calls, no card | No trial listed; free plan instead |
| English and French | Yes Pro and up | Yes Starter and up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed publicly |
| Appointment booking | Yes Pro and up, Google Calendar | Yes Every plan | Yes With a supported calendar | Yes Google and Outlook | Yes With a connected calendar | Yes Calendly and more |
| Live call transfer | Yes Pro and up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Summary after each call | Yes Sent to you by text, every plan | Yes | Yes | Not listed publicly | Yes By text | Yes |
| Spam calls not counted toward your plan | Yes | Not listed publicly | Yes | Not listed publicly | Not listed publicly | Yes Known spam numbers |
| Month to month, cancel any time | Yes Ends at end of the month | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes 30 days' notice |
Per call vs per minute. Quickster AI, Dialbox, Zenvox and Smith.ai count calls. Ask Benny and Polaris Voice count minutes. On Quickster AI, a call counts as 1 for every 5 minutes it runs, or part of 5 minutes, so a 4-minute call is 1 call and a 7-minute call is 2. Which works out cheaper depends on how many calls you get and how long they last.
All Quickster AI prices are in Canadian dollars, per month, before tax. Entry plans are compared with entry plans; higher plans include more calls or minutes. Monthly-billing prices shown; Ask Benny and Polaris Voice list lower prices for annual billing.
* Smith.ai lists its prices in US dollars. We converted them at the Bank of Canada daily rate for October 28, 2026 (US$1 = CA$1.4036). Your card issuer's rate may differ.
Competitor information taken from their public websites on October 28, 2026. Features and prices may change; check each provider's site for current details. All trademarks belong to their owners.
Names are trademarks of their respective owners; Quickster AI is not affiliated with them.
Sources: Ask Benny: askbenny.ca/pricing · Dialbox: dialbox.ca/pricing · Polaris Voice: polarisvoice.ca/pricing · Zenvox: zenvox.ca/tarifs · Smith.ai: smith.ai/pricing/ai-receptionist · Smith.ai: smith.ai/ai-receptionist
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