Comparison · updated October 2026
Aamy vs Ruby
Ruby is one of the best-known virtual receptionist services, with live human receptionists since 2003. Aamy is an AI receptionist: it answers 24/7 for a fraction of the price per minute, books appointments and also answers WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook. If you need a human voice on every call, Ruby fits; if you want 24/7 coverage on a small-business budget, Aamy does.
| Feature | Aamy | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $49/mo (Starter: 200 call minutes). Pro $149/mo: 750 minutes + WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook | From $250/mo for 50 minutes; $720/mo for 200 minutes |
| Who answers | AI receptionist, 24/7, many calls at once | Live human receptionists, 24/7 |
| Cost of 200 minutes | $49/mo (Starter) | $720/mo |
| Appointment booking | Pro and up: Google Calendar, Square or Calendly | Included |
| Spanish | Included, plus any other language | Spanish and bilingual answering available |
| WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook messages | Yes (Chat, Pro and Business plans) | Not part of receptionist plans (website chat sold separately) |
| Free trial | 7 days, no credit card | Not listed on the pricing page |
Choose Aamy if…
- You want 24/7 answering without paying human-receptionist prices.
- Your customers also message you on WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook.
- You get spikes of calls at the same time (Aamy answers them all at once).
Choose Ruby if…
- You want a live person on every call.
- You need services like payment collection by a person or HIPAA-compliant human intake.
Ruby information is taken from its public pricing page (ruby.com) in October 2026 and may change. This page is published by Aamy. Ruby is a trademark of its owner.