Retell AI
Developer-friendly platform to build and run AI phone agents
What is Retell AI?
Retell AI is a platform for building AI voice agents that make and take phone calls. Pricing is pay-as-you-go per minute, and every account gets templates, call analytics, simulation testing and API access. It is HIPAA-ready with BAA support, which makes it common for healthcare and other regulated builds.
Pros
- Transparent per-minute pricing
- 20 free concurrent calls
- HIPAA/BAA support
- Simulation testing before launch
Cons
- You design the call flow yourself
- Real cost depends on the LLM and voice you pick
- Not a done-for-you receptionist
Where Retell AI ranks
Alternatives
Retell AI alternatives
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Bland AI
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ElevenLabs Agents
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Synthflow
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Thoughtly
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Retell AI FAQ
What is Retell AI?
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Retell AI is a platform for building AI voice agents that make and take phone calls. Pricing is pay-as-you-go per minute, and every account gets templates, call analytics, simulation testing and API access. It is HIPAA-ready with BAA support, which makes it common for healthcare and other regulated builds.
How much does Retell AI cost?
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Retell AI pricing starts at $0.07/min. Pay as you go, $0.07–$0.31/min depending on models; $10 free credit Check retellai.com for current plans.
Is Retell AI free?
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No. Retell AI is a paid product starting at $0.07/min.
Is Retell AI an autonomous AI agent?
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We rate Retell AI as "Autonomous": runs a whole job end to end without supervision.
What are the best Retell AI alternatives?
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Popular alternatives to Retell AI are Vapi, Bland AI, ElevenLabs Agents, Synthflow, Thoughtly.