Posh normally publishes its virtual receptionist pricing, but when we rechecked 2026-06-10 the posh.com site was returning errors, so the figures in this guide come from third-party reviews current to mid-2026 and should be treated as approximate. As reported: the entry plan runs about $65 per month with zero included minutes at roughly $2.25 to $2.30 per minute, mid tiers around $125 per month for 50 minutes and $210 per month for 100 minutes, and the top published tier about $1,850 per month for 1,000 minutes, with per-minute rates declining on bigger plans. Posh offers a free trial of 7 days or 250 minutes, whichever comes first.
Last reviewed June 10, 2026.
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Posh virtual receptionist pricing in 2026, per third-party reviews (the official site was unreachable when rechecked 2026-06-10): entry plan approximately $65/month with 0 included minutes at roughly $2.25 per minute, scaling through roughly $125/month (50 minutes) and $210/month (100 minutes) up to about $1,850/month for 1,000 minutes. Free trial: 7 days or 250 minutes. Verify against the live Posh pricing page once it is reachable. Contractor-AI alternatives (OnCrew is the contractor-specific example we publish) start at $49/month for 100 included calls with $0.99 per-call overage.
Posh pricing tiers as reported (2026)
| Plan (reported) | Monthly (approx) | Included minutes (approx) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry ("Chic") | $65 | 0 | pure pay-per-use, ~$2.25-$2.30/min |
| Mid tier | $125 | 50 | |
| Mid tier ("Elegant") | $210 | 100 | reported most popular |
| Top published tier | $1,850 | 1,000 | lower effective per-minute rate |
Sources: Lawyerist 2026 review, Upfirst May 2026 comparison, and a competitor-published comparison table (treated with caution). The official Posh pricing page was unreachable when rechecked 2026-06-10; verify current rates there before committing.
What Posh's base price does NOT include
Items to confirm directly with Posh, based on the reported model:
- Every handled minute bills, and per a competitor-published comparison (directionally consistent with any per-minute model, but not verifiable against Posh's own site today), that reportedly includes spam, sales calls, and wrong numbers. Ask Posh directly how unwanted-call minutes bill.
- Per-minute overage on plan tiers: reported at roughly $1.85 to $2.25 per minute depending on tier.
- No money-back guarantee reported, though the 7-day/250-minute free trial is real risk reduction.
- Integration depth: Lawyerist notes limited integrations relative to competitors; if your dispatch flow depends on specific software, confirm support first.
Real monthly math for a contractor shop
Worked example: a 4-truck plumbing shop fielding 130 calls a month at an average 3.5 minutes per call, which is 455 minutes, priced on the reported figures.
- Reported "Elegant" tier (~$210 for 100 minutes): roughly 355 overage minutes at $1.85 to $2.25 = $657 to $799. Total approximately $870 to $1,010 per month.
- On the entry pay-per-use plan (~$65 base, ~$2.25/min): 455 minutes = ~$1,024 metered. Total approximately $1,090.
The shape is the standard per-minute squeeze: contractor emergency intake runs long, and long calls are what per-minute billing charges most for. Posh's US-based receptionists earn strong marks for warmth on professional-services calls; the model is just priced for low-volume, high-value phones.
How much does Posh cost per month?
Posh cost per month for a typical contractor shop, on reported mid-2026 figures: roughly $870 to $1,100 per month at 80 to 150 calls with realistic contractor call lengths. Very low-volume businesses can hold the entry plan near $65 to $200 per month. Because the official pricing page was unreachable when rechecked 2026-06-10, treat these as planning numbers and verify the live page.
Contractor-AI alternatives at published pricing
| Vendor | Plan | Included calls | Overage | Total monthly at 130 calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnCrew | Starter | 100 | $0.99 per call | $49 + ($0.99 x 30) = $79 |
| OnCrew | Pro | 400 | $0.99 per call | $149 (no overage at this volume) |
| OnCrew | Multi-Truck | 1,000 | $0.99 per call | $349 (no overage at this volume) |
OnCrew publishes every price, bills per call rather than per minute, answers 24/7 in your business name with configured contractor intake, and sends urgent-call handoffs with full transcripts to your on-call team. 14-day free trial, no setup fee, cancel anytime.
When Posh is still the right choice
An honest read of where Posh wins:
- Law firms and professional-services SMBs that want a warm, US-based human voice and have modest call volume.
- Businesses that value the app experience: Posh's mobile app for toggling call handling gets consistent praise.
- Low-volume phones where the ~$65 entry point plus metered minutes beats committing to a larger plan.
For contractor call mixes with after-hours emergencies and seasonal spikes, per-minute economics and reported spam-minute billing work against you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Posh cheaper than Ruby Receptionists?
At entry level, yes on paper: Posh's reported $65 entry plan is lower than Ruby's $250 entry plan, but Posh includes zero minutes at that price while Ruby includes 50. At contractor-typical volume both commonly land between $650 and $1,100 per month all-in. See the Ruby Receptionist pricing breakdown for the Ruby math.
Does Posh bill per minute?
Yes, per all reported pricing: plan bases plus metered minutes at roughly $1.85 to $2.30 per minute depending on tier. Long calls cost proportionally more.
Does Posh charge for spam calls?
A competitor-published comparison reports that Posh bills minutes for spam, sales calls, and wrong numbers. That claim could not be verified against Posh's own site when rechecked 2026-06-10 because the site was unreachable; ask Posh directly and get the answer in writing.
Does Posh have a free trial?
Yes, as reported: 7 days or 250 receptionist minutes, whichever comes first. No money-back guarantee is reported beyond the trial.
What is the cheapest Posh alternative for contractors?
For contractor-typical 80 to 150 calls per month, flat-rate contractor AI is the cheapest published category: OnCrew runs $49 to $349 per month with $0.99 per-call overage and a 14-day trial.
How is OnCrew different from Posh for contractors?
OnCrew is contractor-specific AI: trade-aware intake for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing, configured urgent-call handoffs with the full transcript, 24/7 coverage, and flat per-call pricing published at $49/$149/$349 per month with $0.99 per-call overage. Posh is a human receptionist service, strongest for professional services, billed per minute.
Where to start
If you are evaluating Posh pricing for a contractor shop:
- Pull your last 90 days of call records: call count, timing, average length, percent after-hours.
- Confirm Posh's current plan sizes, per-minute rates, and spam-minute policy against the live pricing page or in writing from sales.
- Apply a per-call alternative to the same mix. For OnCrew that is $49/$149/$349 per month with $0.99 per-call overage.
- Use both trials (Posh's 7 days, OnCrew's 14) on the same week of real calls and compare transcripts side by side.
For OnCrew specifically: start at oncrew.ai/lp/vs/posh-virtual, or call the live AI demo line at (818) 578-4783.
Related reading
- OnCrew vs Posh Virtual Receptionists for contractors
- Ruby Receptionist pricing 2026
- Smith.ai pricing 2026
- How much does an answering service cost in 2026?
- Answering service for contractors: the trade-by-trade intake walkthrough for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing shops.