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AriniMost similar to Yobi in what it does, its category and its price.
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SolveaHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5. Yobi has none.
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CallconnectFrom GBP 75/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Sameday AIRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for Yobi.
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At a glance
Green means better than Yobi, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 YobiBaseline | 3.9 | Not listed | No | AI staff answering calls, SMS and Instagram DMs, booking into the practice system. | |
| Arini | 4.0+0.1 | Not listed | No | AI receptionist that answers dental practice phone calls and books appointments around the clock. | vs Yobi |
 EHVA | 3.6−0.3 | Free | YesYobi has none | AI phone agents at a stated 9 cents a minute, live in five days. | vs Yobi |
 ChitChatBot.ai | 3.6−0.3 | Free | YesYobi has none | One AI agent across WhatsApp, Instagram, SMS and voice, with a done-for-you option. | vs Yobi |
 LocalBot | 3.5−0.4 | Not listed | No | A multilingual 24/7 front desk that answers, qualifies, books and follows up across the channels customers already use. | vs Yobi |
| Sameday AI | 4.0+0.1 | Not listed | No | Answers the phone for plumbers, HVAC and roofers, and books the job while doing it. | vs Yobi |
| Solvea | 4.0+0.1 | $19.9/mo | YesYobi has none | Phone system with an AI receptionist and one inbox for calls, SMS, email, chat and WhatsApp. | vs Yobi |
| Callconnect | 3.3−0.6 | $75/mo | No | Answers business calls in under 2 seconds, 24/7, and blocks 97.8% of spam automatically - AI voice agents that book appointments and qualify leads without a human on the line. | vs Yobi |
 Runnr.ai | 4.0+0.1 | Not listed | No | Hotel guest messaging across WhatsApp, SMS and OTAs, with upsells built into the replies. | vs Yobi |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Yobi.
Arini
4.0Not listed
vs Yobi+0.1
AI receptionist that answers dental practice phone calls and books appointments around the clock.
- Around-the-clock phone answering for dental practice front desks
- Automated appointment booking, rescheduling, and cancellation handling
- Text message support alongside voice calls
Addresses a documented pain point of dental practices missing a large share of inbound calls
Pricing is not public, requiring a sales conversation before evaluation
EHVA
3.6Free
vs Yobi−0.3Free plan
AI phone agents at a stated 9 cents a minute, live in five days.
- AI phone agents for inbound and outbound calls
- Direct integration with CRM, PMS and EHR systems
- Insurance, hospitality, sales and appointment use cases
Publishes a per-minute rate, uncommon in usage-based voice AI pricing
Containment rate and payroll savings figures carry no stated methodology
ChitChatBot.ai
3.6Free
vs Yobi−0.3Free plan
One AI agent across WhatsApp, Instagram, SMS and voice, with a done-for-you option.
- Deploys across WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, SMS, voice and TikTok
- Lead capture, booking, support and e-commerce automation
- No-code DIY builder
Seven channels from one platform, matching how customers actually reach out
Handoff quality for unresolved queries needs testing, not assuming
LocalBot
3.5Not listed
vs Yobi−0.4
A multilingual 24/7 front desk that answers, qualifies, books and follows up across the channels customers already use.
- 24/7 multilingual answering
- Lead qualification within the conversation
- Booking and rescheduling, not just answering
Completes the loop to a booking rather than stopping at an answer
No public pricing
Sameday AI
4.0Not listed
vs Yobi+0.1
Answers the phone for plumbers, HVAC and roofers, and books the job while doing it.
- AI CSRs answering calls around the clock
- Automatic appointment and job booking
- Text messaging and call logging
A missed call in the trades is a lost job of real value
No published pricing
Solvea
4.0$19.9/mo
vs Yobi+0.1Free plan
Phone system with an AI receptionist and one inbox for calls, SMS, email, chat and WhatsApp.
- AI receptionist answering around the clock
- Omnichannel inbox for calls, SMS, email, chat and WhatsApp
- Live call translation across 70-plus languages
Live translation is a capability small businesses have never had
A phone system becomes core infrastructure, so switching later is disruptive
Callconnect
3.3$75/mo
vs Yobi−0.6
Answers business calls in under 2 seconds, 24/7, and blocks 97.8% of spam automatically - AI voice agents that book appointments and qualify leads without a human on the line.
- Answers calls in under 2 seconds, 24/7
- Direct calendar and CRM integration for live appointment booking
- 97.8% automatic spam-call blocking
Real, specific performance metric (97.8% spam blocking) rather than a vague claim
Starting price (£75/month) is a real cost for very small operations
Runnr.ai
4.0Not listed
vs Yobi+0.1
Hotel guest messaging across WhatsApp, SMS and OTAs, with upsells built into the replies.
- Unified inbox across WhatsApp, SMS, OTAs and webchat
- AI virtual concierge for repetitive questions
- Automated upsells inside the conversation
Upsells at the moment a guest asks, which a busy front desk never does
Pricing described only as flexible by property size
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Yobi free?
Yobi does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Yobi?
Solvea is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: EHVA, ChitChatBot.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to Yobi?
Among paid plans, Solvea has the lowest starting price (from $19.9/mo). If you need it free, start with Solvea.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.