Comparison
AquiVoz vs Smith.ai for roofing companies
Smith.ai is one of the best-known answering services in the US, with both AI and live receptionists. Here's an honest comparison for a roofer who gets Spanish-speaking callers.
$299/mo · 1,000 minutes · no contract
Side by side
| AquiVoz | Smith.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Per minute: $299 with 1,000 min | Per call |
| Entry plan | $299/mo, about 300 calls | AI: free 25 calls; Pro from $150 for 75 |
| Spanish | Included, caller picks the language | AI: enable it; human: +$1 per call |
| Live humans | No, AI only | Yes, on human and hybrid plans |
| Appointment booking | Included | Included on AI; +$1.50 per call on human |
| Roofing CRM integration | Built-in CRM included | AccuLynx, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel in 1 click | Month to month; AI needs 30 days' notice |
What you would pay per month
| Calls per month | AquiVoz | Smith.ai AI | Smith.ai human |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $299 | $213 | $915 |
| 300 | $299 | $500 | $2,100 |
| 600 | $495 | $1,010 | $4,650 |
Calculated from each company's public prices. For AquiVoz we assume 3.3 minutes per call (1,000 minutes ≈ 300 calls). Each column uses the cheapest plan for that volume.
Where Smith.ai is better
- Live human receptionists. If you want a person on your most sensitive calls, Smith.ai offers it and AquiVoz doesn't.
- A free AI plan with 25 calls a month, handy if you get very few calls.
- Native AccuLynx integration, a CRM many roofing companies use. If you already run on AccuLynx, that's a plus.
Where AquiVoz is better for a Hispanic-owned roofing company
- Per-minute, not per-call pricing. After a hail storm call volume multiplies. On a per-call plan, every extra call costs $2.17 to $3 on AI and $8.50 to $11.50 with humans.
- Built in Spanish from day one. Clara asks the caller's language at the start, and you read the summary in Spanish or Portuguese.
- Built for roofing: asks about leaks, hail and insurance, and books the inspection.
- No add-on fees for booking, recording or SMS.
The month of the storm
The table above shows the key point. At low volume, around 100 calls a month, Smith.ai's AI plan costs less than AquiVoz. But roofing doesn't have even months: the week after a hail storm can bring in days what you usually get in a month. At 600 calls, AquiVoz's per-minute plan comes to about $495, while Smith.ai's AI plan goes over $1,000 because each extra call is billed separately.
Which one to choose
If you need live people on the phone or already live inside AccuLynx, Smith.ai is a good choice. If your company gets a lot of calls in storm season and many of your customers speak Spanish, AquiVoz costs less in your busiest months and talks to your customers the way they talk.
We checked Smith.ai's prices on November 1, 2026 on their official site. If they change, we update this page.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smith.ai answer in Spanish?+
Yes. Its AI detects English or Spanish once Spanish is enabled, and human plans offer a Spanish line for $1 extra per call.
Which is cheaper after a hail storm?+
With our 3.3 minutes per call assumption, at 600 calls a month AquiVoz costs about $495 while Smith.ai's cheapest AI plan is over $1,000. At low volume, around 100 calls a month, Smith.ai's AI is cheaper. See the table above.
Does AquiVoz have live receptionists?+
No. AquiVoz is AI only. If a caller asks for a person, Clara transfers the call to you or alerts you.
Stop sending roofing jobs to voicemail
Clara, the AquiVoz AI receptionist, answers in English and Spanish around the clock, books the inspection and sends the lead to your phone.
$299/mo · 1,000 minutes · no contract