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Best AI receptionist for Salons & Spas
Salons mostly need appointment booking into a calendar and texted confirmations, at a price that fits a small shop.
Upfirst
30 calls included · 14-day free trial
⚠ True-cost gotchas: Spam and <15s calls not billed; extra agents $9.95/mo
Marlie AI
250 min included · 2-week money-back guarantee · for Restaurants, service businesses
⚠ True-cost gotchas: Basic has no call transfer, 1 action/call
Perceny (Percy)
for Salons, barbershops
⚠ True-cost gotchas: Percy requires Business plan + $50/mo Two-Way Messaging add-on (included on Elite $399.99/location); not on Entry ($99.99); AI usage is usage-based
Trade fit bonus: +3 if the vendor lists this trade in its "best for" description, +1 for each matching trade-software integration (max +2). This is added to the overall score explained in How we rank. Only tools with some trade fit are shown.
AI receptionist price changes and hidden fees for local service businesses.
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