The financial difference between hiring a traditional employee and adopting an AI receptionist is substantial. A full-time receptionist in Chicago typically costs between $45,000 to $55,000 annually in salary alone. Add payroll taxes, benefits, health insurance, workers' compensation, and training costs, and you're looking at $65,000 to $75,000+ per year.

OAK AI, by contrast, operates at a fraction of this cost—typically $300-$500 per month depending on your volume and features. Over a year, that's roughly $3,600