Comparison
Hey Zoey vs Ruby Receptionist
Ruby charges $6.98/minute on their cheapest plan. Hey Zoey gives you 250 minutes for $47/mo — and unlimited for $297.
The Per-Minute Math
Hey Zoey Starter
$47/mo for 250 minutes
Ruby Starter
$349/mo for 50 minutes
Ruby costs
37x more per minute
And gives you 5x fewer minutes for 7x the price.
Plan-for-Plan Comparison
| Hey Zoey | Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | $47/mo (250 min) | $349/mo (50 min) |
| Mid-tier plan | $147/mo (1,000 min) | $599/mo (200 min) |
| High-volume | $297/mo (Unlimited) | $999/mo (300 min) |
| Top tier | $497/mo (Unlimited + VIP) | $1,499/mo (500 min) |
| Cost per minute | $0.19 (Starter) | $6.98 (Starter) |
| Overage rate | $0.20–0.25/min | $7+ /min |
| True unlimited option | Yes ($297/mo) | No |
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Hey Zoey | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| AI or human? | AI (sub-second) | Live human agents |
| 24/7 coverage | Yes (Growth+) | Extra cost |
| CRM integration | Built-in | Limited |
| SMS follow-up | Built-in | Not included |
| Appointment scheduling | Built-in (Growth+) | Add-on |
| Emergency routing | All plans | Not included |
| Self-improving AI | Weekly (all plans) | N/A (human agents) |
| Predictable billing | Yes (flat rate) | No (per-minute) |
| Setup fee | $0 | $0 |
| Free trial | 7 days | No |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | No |
“But Ruby Has Real Humans”
AI That Sounds Natural
Hey Zoey responds in under a second with a natural-sounding voice. Most callers don't know they're talking to an AI — and don't care, as long as their appointment gets booked.
Humans Can't Improve Themselves
Ruby's agents stay the same. Hey Zoey reviews her own calls weekly, identifies improvements, and deploys them with your approval. She literally gets better at her job every week.
Humans Have Hold Times
Ruby agents handle multiple calls. During busy periods, your callers wait. Hey Zoey answers every call instantly — no hold music, no queuing, no missed calls.
$300/mo vs $350/mo
Hey Zoey Unlimited ($297/mo) gives you unlimited minutes, emergency routing, SMS follow-up, CRM, and self-improving AI. Ruby's cheapest plan ($349/mo) gives you 50 minutes.
Annual Savings by Business Type
HVAC
300/mo calls
Ruby: $1,000+/mo
Zoey: $297/mo
$8,400+/yr
saved annually
Plumber
200/mo calls
Ruby: $700+/mo
Zoey: $147/mo
$6,600+/yr
saved annually
Law Firm
150/mo calls
Ruby: $599/mo
Zoey: $147/mo
$5,400+/yr
saved annually
Auto Shop
250/mo calls
Ruby: $850+/mo
Zoey: $297/mo
$6,600+/yr
saved annually
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