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≈ $0.121 / call minute
Observed across 3 inbound calls: connection + recording + AI agent
$0.0195 connection + $0.0090 recording + $0.1340 voice agent. With separately recorded post-call AI: $0.1952.
See the calls and cost breakdown$0.14 / AI minute
Start plan; AI models included
Plus carrier usage. Transfer minutes have a separate rate.
Official Bland pricingUSD estimates checked September 5, 2026. Taxes excluded. Each example states what it includes; these are different billing models.
Three inbound appointment calls handled by an AXL AI receptionist. Each example includes the connection, recording and voice agent.
| The conversation | Duration | Call cost | Including post-call AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment bookingA caller booked a manicure with the AI receptionist. | 1 min 20.4 sec | $0.1625 | $0.1952 |
| Specialist and time selectionThe caller explored specialists and available times before choosing an appointment. | 3 min 2.14 sec | $0.3648 | $0.3648No extra post-call AI usage recorded |
| Alternative time bookingThe requested time was unavailable; the caller accepted an earlier opening. | 1 min 34.45 sec | $0.1898 | $0.2132 |
Across these three calls: approximately $0.121/min, or $0.130/min including recorded post-call AI. Weighted by actual duration; the 7.51-second and zero-duration calls are excluded.
| Conversation | Connection | Recording | AI agent | Post-call AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment booking | $0.0195 | $0.0090 | $0.1340 | $0.0327 |
| Specialist and time selection | $0.0402 | $0.0210 | $0.3036 | $0.0000 |
| Alternative time booking | $0.0204 | $0.0120 | $0.1574 | $0.0234 |
Call cost adds connection, recording and voice-agent credits. The final total also includes separately recorded post-call AI credits. Included plan credits can reduce additional charges. Subscription, number rental and taxes are separate. These selected examples are not a universal tariff, a quality benchmark or proof of a US calling route.
| Compare | AXL | Bland |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | Starter from $49/month | $0 on Start |
| Main focus | Voice, CRM, booking, chat and automation together | Voice pathways and bundled AI pricing. |
| Setup | Describe the job to your AXL AI Assistant | Configure the voice agent and connect your business tools |
| After the call | Recordings, transcripts and scenario result actions | Check the CRM and workflow integrations your team needs |
Start: $0 monthly platform fee. Build: $299/month + $0.12/min, or $419 for 1,000 AI minutes. Scale: $499/month + $0.11/min. Carrier costs remain separate. Source
AXL voice usage, number rental and carrier rates are separate from the platform subscription. Included AI credits are shared with other AI work. Your active account settings determine the final voice rate.