Basic AI receptionist
€390 + €89/mo
Core answering, lead capture, email handoff, 24/7 availability.
How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost? (Portugal)
Shopify from €1490 and Local SEO from €249/mo anchor remote compares when Lisbon agency day-rates inflate mental maths. Duyuz AI Receptionist is currently €390 setup plus €89/month. Pro is €690 setup plus €169/month under campaign pricing when you need qualification depth, booking support and CRM routing.
Direct answer
What should you budget?
Published floors: €390 + €89/month (standard) or €690 + €169/month (Pro). Complexity of knowledge, languages and integrations moves you toward Pro.
Ranges
Basic, intermediate and advanced scopes
Intermediate / Pro
€690 + €169/mo
Qualification, booking support, CRM integration, richer workflows.
Advanced custom
Scoped
Multiple brands, deep telephony, or unusual systems — discovery first.
Typical project scope
Website widget, FAQ/service training, lead capture, escalation rules, and on Pro: qualification, appointment paths and CRM handoff.
Cost factors
What affects the cost
- Breadth of FAQs and services to train✓
- Languages required✓
- Booking calendar / CRM integrations✓
- How strict escalation and compliance wording must be✓
- Volume of conversation review in the first weeks✓
After launch
Ongoing costs to plan for
- Monthly platform/usage fee✓
- Occasional retraining when offers change✓
- Staff time to handle escalated leads✓
Industry pitfalls
Hidden costs to watch for
- Hallucinated answers if boundaries are vague — we define what it may not say✓
- CRM seat costs on your side✓
- Telephony add-ons if you later want voice beyond site chat✓
Our approach
What Duyuz includes
- Training on approved knowledge✓
- Lead capture and handoff paths per plan✓
- Staging then production launch✓
- Iteration from real conversations after go-live✓
How quotes work
Share your site, top 20 FAQs and whether booking/CRM matter. We recommend standard vs Pro in writing before setup.
Figures are published in EUR (campaign of the year). Remote delivery across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia — quotes clarify local tax and currency expectations.
Local market
Local factors in Portugal
- Lisbon/Porto creative premiums push some buyers into Business bands✓
- Tourism-adjacent Local SEO competition is seasonal in coastal hubs✓
- Buyers expect clear offertes — opaque retainers lose✓
- Bilingual PT/EN ecommerce scopes change Shopify vs custom cost early✓
Authority base
Priority commercial pages
These first 50 pages form the authority base — services, costs, industries, combos and core markets across Europe, the UK, the US and Australia.
Request an AI Receptionist Quote
Share your market, scope and timeline — we reply with a clear written recommendation.
FAQ
How much does an AI receptionist cost for a small business?
Duyuz published packages start at €390 setup + €89/month; Pro is €690 + €169/month under campaign pricing.
Does it replace staff?
No. It handles repeatable questions and capture, then hands off to humans when needed.
Is appointment booking included?
Booking support is part of Pro when your tools are in scope.
Any per-message fees?
Package terms are confirmed in the quote. We do not surprise you with unclear usage models after launch.
Shopify or custom in PT?
Shopify for most catalogues. Custom when workflows outgrow themes.
Local SEO for coastal services?
Yes when Maps drives bookings — scope real footprint, no doorway farms.
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