AI receptionist in Germany: what it costs
“A person on the phone is too expensive, but every missed call is a lost job.” AI phone assistants in Germany usually cost about €10 to €600 a month, depending on call minutes, setup fees and contract length.
Meldedirekt: from €39 a month (final price, 100 minutes), no setup fee, cancel any month. It answers in German, Russian or Ukrainian when you can't, and sends you the request in English, in Telegram, by email or SMS. First 14 days free.
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| Provider | Per month | Included |
|---|---|---|
| dalvon | €9.99 / 99 / 299 | 60 / 400 / 1,200 min |
| Meldedirekt | €39 / 69 / 119 final | 100 / 300 / 800 min |
| Placetel AI | from €69 / 129 / 359 | 750 / 1,500 / 4,000 min |
| fonio | €119 net (€99 yearly) / €359 net | 1,000 / 3,600 min |
| KI Telefon-Agent | €39 / 199 / 599 net + €499 setup | 100 / 600 / 1,800 min |
Sources: fonio, fonio.ai/de/preise, Placetel, placetel.de/ki-agent, checked 22.10.2026; others per the ainora.lt price overview of 11.10.2026. Without guarantee: the provider's price page applies.
What it costs you
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Start €39 (100 call minutes), Standard €69 (300), Team €119 (800); beyond that €0.25 per minute, calls under 15 seconds are free. Final prices (§ 19 UStG), cancel any month, first 14 days free.
Questions
Is there a free AI receptionist?
Not permanently; most providers have a trial. Meldedirekt: first 14 days free, no card, ends by itself.
Does it speak English?
With callers it speaks German, Russian and Ukrainian: your customers in Germany call in German. The request comes to you in English.
Do I need a new phone number?
No. You set up call forwarding when unanswered, your number stays.
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