The Vapi alternative
that comes finished.
Vapi is voice infrastructure for developers. Frontdesk is the finished AI receptionist: managed, CRM included, start for free. No SDK, no servers, no per-minute meter.
Why teams pick a managed alternative to Vapi.
Vapi is well-built voice infrastructure: fast turn-taking, model flexibility, and an SDK for assembling agents. For developers shipping their own product, it is a strong foundation.
A foundation is not a front desk. To actually answer calls you still build the orchestration, host it, wire up telephony, and connect a CRM. That is a project, not a setup step.
Frontdesk skips the project. Start for free, live in 30 minutes, with the CRM, SMS, email, and outbound calling included next to the voice agent.
Everything a great Vapi Alternative does. At 1/10th the cost.
A product, not a platform
Teams get a working AI receptionist. Vapi gives developers building blocks to assemble one.
Flat pricing, not metered
Frontdesk is free to start. Vapi charges per minute and stacks model and telephony costs on top.
CRM included
Calls log to the CRM automatically. With Vapi you build and host that yourself.
30-minute setup
No SDK, no server, no webhooks. Connect your number and go live.
Every channel
Phone, SMS, email, and outbound in one plan. Vapi is voice infrastructure.
Free porting
Move your existing business number at no charge.
Vapi Alternative tuned to your business.
Pre-trained workflows, industry-specific FAQ libraries, and CRM mappings for the most common verticals.
Popular use cases
Frontdesk vs Vapi.
| Capability | Vapi | Other voice APIs | Frontdesk AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Voice infra | Developer API | Managed product |
| Pricing model | Per-minute | Per-minute | Free |
| Setup | Build it | Build it | 30 minutes |
| Native CRM | DIY | DIY | Built in |
| Channels included | Voice only | Voice only | Phone, SMS, email |
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Contact supportFor a managed AI receptionist with a CRM and flat pricing, Frontdesk is the best Vapi alternative. For developers who want low-level voice control, Retell and Bland are closer peers.
Skip the SDK.
Get a working receptionist.
Start for free, CRM included, live in 30 minutes. Free 7-day trial, free porting.