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How much does an AI receptionist cost in India?

Straight numbers: Naadham's plans, what a minute covers, what happens when you run out, and how it compares with hiring.

Updated 2026-09-15 · Naadham team

Naadham plans (September 2026)

PlanMonthlyMinutesCallers at onceLanguagesExtra minutesConfirmationsBest for
Starter₹6,9994001Any 3 of 10 (+₹499 to unlock all Indian, or +₹999 to unlock all languages including foreign ones, per month)Top-ups onlySMSA single clinic, salon or office
Growth₹19,9991,0003All 10₹11/minWhatsApp + SMSAdds the WhatsApp agent and premium voice
Scale₹39,9992,5008All 10₹10/minWhatsApp + SMSMulti-branch, hospitals, hotel groups
EnterpriseFrom ₹69,999 (quoted)6,00015 reservedAll 10₹9/minWhatsApp + SMSSLA, dedicated infrastructure, 12-month retention

Every account starts with 15 free trial minutes and no card. Monthly plans carry a one-time ₹2,999 setup and go-live fee, waived when you pay yearly (which also gives you one month free). Add-ons: an additional language on Starter ₹499/month each (Growth and above include all ten), an extra parallel line ₹1,999/month, an extra virtual number ₹499/month, and 12-month recording and transcript retention ₹499/month (30 days is included). Current figures are always on the pricing page.

What is a "minute"?

A minute is one minute of connected call time handled by the AI, billed in 60-second steps rounded up — the same way your telecom bill works. Included minutes are for that month and do not roll over. WhatsApp conversations are not metered by the minute.

What happens in a busy month?

On Growth and above, nothing stops: extra minutes run automatically at your plan's per-minute rate (₹11 on Growth, ₹10 on Scale) up to a cap you set. On Starter the receptionist pauses when the included minutes are used up; buy a prepaid top-up (₹1,499 for 100 minutes, ₹6,499 for 500, ₹24,999 for 2,000, valid 90 days) or move up to Growth. If a busy month becomes every month, the next plan up is always the cheaper route.

What is a "line"?

A line is a simultaneous conversation. Starter is one line: a second caller hears a ring until the first call ends, and the portal shows you how often that happened. Growth answers three callers at once, Scale eight. An extra line is ₹1,999/month on any plan. Businesses with lunchtime call spikes usually size lines to the peak, not the average.

Compared with hiring

The honest framing: an AI receptionist replaces the missed calls and the after-hours calls first. Most customers keep their front-desk staff and let the AI take the overflow.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free trial?

Yes — 15 free minutes on sign-up, no card required. Enough for a live test call and a handful of real customer calls.

What happens when I use all my minutes?

On Growth and above, extra minutes run at your plan's per-minute rate up to a cap you set. On Starter, buy a top-up or move up to Growth. Calls are never cut off mid-conversation.

Do I pay extra for Hindi, Tamil or Telugu?

All 10 Indian languages are supported. Starter includes any 3 of your choice, one of them the default, and unlocks the rest with a language pack — ₹499/month for all Indian languages, ₹999/month for all languages including foreign ones. Growth and above include all 10.

Is the WhatsApp agent included?

The WhatsApp agent is included from the Growth plan (₹19,999/month) and above.

Ready to set this up?

Sign up free — 15 trial minutes, no card — and configure it in ~3 minutes.

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