# Ruby Receptionists vs Smith.ai Live Chat Comparison

| | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 21 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (81.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Pay As You Go Per Month | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Quality of Work** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Responsiveness** | Not enough data | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | Not enough data | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | Not enough data | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ruby Receptionists

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Smith.ai Live Chat

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: A La Carte - $10 Per Live Staffed Chat

Price: Pay As You Go Per Month

Description: Pay only $10 per live staffed chat. Pay as you go.

Key Features:
- Unlimited smart Q&amp;A and lead-qualification
- Real-time English-Spanish translation
- Chats answered live 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, backed up by powerful AI chatbot

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smith-ai-live-chat/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Other Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ruby Receptionists** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smith.ai Live Chat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ruby Receptionists** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smith.ai Live Chat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ruby Receptionists** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smith.ai Live Chat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Managed Live Chat Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-live-chat)

**Unique to Ruby Receptionists (1):** [Virtual Receptionist Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-receptionist-services)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ruby Receptionists | Smith.ai Live Chat | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 81.8% | 90.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.2% | 5.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 5.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Ruby Receptionists

- **Law Practice:** 36.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 27.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 9.1%
- **Legal Services:** 9.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 9.1%
- **Accounting:** 9.1%

#### Smith.ai Live Chat

- **Legal Services:** 45.0%
- **Law Practice:** 30.0%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 5.0%
- **Management Consulting:** 5.0%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Ruby Receptionists

- [AnswerConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/answerconnect/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Smith.ai Virtual Receptionists](https://www.g2.com/products/smith-ai-virtual-receptionists/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [SureCall Experts](https://www.g2.com/products/surecall-experts/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Abby Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/abby-connect/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Peak Support](https://www.g2.com/products/peak-support/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Answering Service Care](https://www.g2.com/products/answering-service-care/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Go Answer](https://www.g2.com/products/go-answer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Melu Managed Live Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/melu-managed-live-chat/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Helpware](https://www.g2.com/products/helpware/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Chat Metrics | Managed Live Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/chat-metrics-managed-live-chat/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Smith.ai Live Chat

- [Chat Metrics | Managed Live Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/chat-metrics-managed-live-chat/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Peak Support](https://www.g2.com/products/peak-support/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Melu Managed Live Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/melu-managed-live-chat/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Ngage Live Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/ngage-live-chat/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Helpware](https://www.g2.com/products/helpware/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [AnswerConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/answerconnect/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [SureCall Experts](https://www.g2.com/products/surecall-experts/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Teleperformance](https://www.g2.com/products/teleperformance/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [SupportYourApp](https://www.g2.com/products/supportyourapp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [HelpSquad](https://www.g2.com/products/helpsquad/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (4 reviews)


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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ruby-receptionists-vs-smith-ai-live-chat)

