AIRA vs Rosie: Which AI Receptionist Is Right for Your Business?
Both AIRA and Rosie are AI-powered phone answering services. AIRA starts at $24.95/month with all features on every plan, including scheduling, transfers, and CRM integrations. Rosie starts at $49/month but locks scheduling behind the $149/mo plan and CRM behind $299/mo. AIRA supports 31 languages; Rosie supports English and Spanish. Rosie has an edge for home services businesses using Housecall Pro, Jobber, or ServiceTitan.
How does AIRA compare to Rosie?
| Feature | AIRA | Rosie |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$24.95/mo | $49/mo |
| 24/7 Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | ✓31 languages | English + Spanish |
| Appointment Booking | ✓All plans | $149/mo+ plan only |
| Call Transfers | ✓All plans | $149/mo+ plan only |
| CRM Integration | ✓HubSpot, Pipedrive on all plans | $299/mo+ plan only |
| FSM Integrations | Via Zapier | ✓Housecall Pro, Jobber, ServiceTitan native |
| Billing Model | ✓Per-call (predictable) | Per-minute (variable) |
| Setup | Under 15 minutes | ✓Auto-learns from Google Business Profile |
How does pricing compare between AIRA and Rosie?
AIRA Pricing
$24.95/mo (Starter) to $99/mo (Pro). Per-call pricing. All features included on every plan.
Rosie Pricing
$49/mo (Professional, 250 min, message-taking only). $149/mo (Scale, 1,000 min, adds scheduling + transfers). $299/mo (Growth, 2,000 min, adds CRM). Per-minute billing.
Bottom line: AIRA is cheaper and includes all features from day one. Rosie gates core features like scheduling and CRM behind higher tiers.
Pros and cons of each service
AIRA Pros
- Lower starting price ($24.95 vs $49/mo)
- All features on every plan — no tier gating
- 31 languages with auto-detection
- Per-call pricing is more predictable than per-minute
- Native HubSpot and Pipedrive on all plans
- Broader industry coverage (6+ verticals)
AIRA Cons
- No native FSM integrations (Housecall Pro, Jobber, ServiceTitan)
- Requires more manual configuration vs Rosie's GBP auto-learning
Rosie Pros
- Native Housecall Pro, Jobber, ServiceTitan integrations
- Auto-learns from Google Business Profile for faster setup
- 7-day free trial (25 minutes)
- Focused on home services vertical
Rosie Cons
- Scheduling and transfers locked behind $149/mo plan
- CRM integration locked behind $299/mo plan
- Only English and Spanish
- Per-minute billing gets expensive with longer calls
- Feature gating forces upgrades for core functionality
Should you choose AIRA or Rosie?
AIRA wins for most small businesses — lower price, all features from day one, 31 languages. Rosie is a strong pick specifically for home services companies running Housecall Pro, Jobber, or ServiceTitan who only need English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosie?
Rosie is a receptionist service for businesses. $49/mo (Professional, 250 min, message-taking only). See the full comparison above for pricing, features, and language support between Rosie and AIRA.
Is AIRA cheaper than Rosie?
Yes. AIRA starts at $24.95/mo vs Rosie's $49/mo. AIRA includes scheduling, transfers, and CRM on every plan — Rosie locks these behind the $149-$299/mo plans.
Does Rosie support languages other than English?
Rosie supports English and Spanish. AIRA supports 31 languages with automatic detection at no extra cost.
Which is better for contractors?
Rosie has native Housecall Pro, Jobber, and ServiceTitan integrations. AIRA offers broader features at lower cost with 31 languages. For multilingual markets, AIRA wins. For FSM-heavy workflows, Rosie has an edge.
Can I switch from Rosie to AIRA?
Yes. Update your call forwarding number and AIRA is set up in under 15 minutes. You can run both in parallel during the transition.
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