One flat monthly rate. Unlimited calls. No surprises. Cancel anytime.
Compare us to the alternatives and you'll understand why our clients don't leave.
No tiers that hide features. No per-call billing that explodes mid-month. Everything you see is everything you get.
Price locked forever for founding clients. Standard rate is $397/month.
Most answering services nickel-and-dime you the moment you need them most. Here's what flat-rate actually means.
The honest side-by-side. We included the numbers that answering services don't put on their homepage.
| Feature | MPG Solutions | Human Receptionist | Smith.ai | Answering Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $297 flat | $2,500–4,000 | $255–1,200 + overages | $150–400 |
| After-hours coverage | ✓ Included | ✗ Extra cost | +$8.50/call | Partial |
| Per-call fee | ✗ None | ✗ None | ✓ $8.50/call overage | ✓ Per-minute billing |
| Industry AI triage | ✓ 40+ industries | Depends on training | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIPEDA compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ US-based | ✗ |
| Canadian phone number | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Varies |
| Setup time | Live within days | 2–4 weeks | Days | Days |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✗ | Limited | ✗ |
| ROI at 80 calls/mo | $6,200+ saved | Even | Mixed | Mixed |
Smith.ai pricing based on published plans as of 2026. Human receptionist estimate based on Canadian minimum wage + benefits + employment overhead. Answering service estimate based on standard per-minute plans.
Most business owners don't realize how much a missed call actually costs. Here's the real number.
No. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No early termination fees, no lock-in clauses.
Doesn't matter. Unlimited calls is unlimited. No caps, no overages, no surprise bills mid-month. Your rate stays $297 whether you get 80 calls or 800.
Yes. English, French, and 10+ other languages are supported. The AI switches automatically based on the caller's language preference.
We cover 40+ industries out of the box. If yours isn't on the list, book a demo — we'll configure it. We haven't found an industry yet that we couldn't adapt to within the onboarding call.
Yes. PIPEDA compliant. Canadian data storage only — your customers' information never leaves Canada. We don't sell data to third parties, full stop.
No credit card required. We'll show you exactly how MPG works for your specific industry.
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