Compare · Prices checked October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026
Boulevard vs ElevenLabs Reception (2026)
Published starting prices: Boulevard, $125/mo (Per location, 200 minutes; free through Nov 2026). ElevenLabs Reception, $29/mo (Basic). Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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Receptionist
Boulevard AI Receptionist
Beau is the AI receptionist built into Boulevard, the booking software for salons, spas, medspas and barbers. It already knows your service menu, hours and policies, answers calls 24/7 (always-on, overflow or after-hours), texts callers a booking link and hands off to staff with a summary. Only for Boulevard customers.
≈ $545/mo at 300 calls
Subscription$125/mo
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Receptionist
ElevenLabs Reception
ElevenLabs' ready-made AI receptionist for small businesses (also branded Reception.ai). Paste your website, get a phone number and it answers calls, web chat and a booking page, with Google Calendar booking and 90+ languages.
$199/mo at 300 calls
Subscription$29/mo
Short answer: Boulevard vs ElevenLabs Reception pricing
Advertised entry prices: Boulevard $125/mo, ElevenLabs Reception $29/mo. At about 300 calls a month, our estimate of the real bill is ≈ $545/mo for Boulevard and $199/mo for ElevenLabs Reception, so ElevenLabs Reception is cheaper at that volume. Your bill depends on your call volume and call length; the math is on each product page. Checked October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026. Boulevard: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 24, 2026); free trial or free start: All usage free through November 2026 (beta). ElevenLabs Reception: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026); free trial or free start: 14-day free trial (30 phone minutes, no card).
Pricing side by side
| Item |  Boulevard |  ElevenLabs Reception |
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| Starting price | $125/mo (Per location, 200 minutes; free through Nov 2026) | $29/mo (Basic) |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Real bill at 300 calls/mo (our estimate) | ≈ $545/mo | $199/mo |
| Free trial | All usage free through November 2026 (beta) | 14-day free trial (30 phone minutes, no card) |
| Plans |
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| Pricing note | Add-on to a paid Boulevard plan, which is priced separately (see joinblvd.com/pricing). Billed per location, and only in months when the AI Receptionist handles at least one call there. Usage starts counting Dec 1, 2026, first charge on the Jan 1, 2027 bill. Texts it sends (booking links, reminders) are billed at standard two-way texting rates. | Annual billing: $24, $66 or $166 per month. Plans use a shared credit pool: 1 credit per phone minute, 0.5 per web chat minute, 0.1 per text message. Unused credits do not roll over. Prices exclude tax. |
| Checked | October 24, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor. What AI receptionists really cost at 100, 300 and 600 calls a month.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Boulevard | ElevenLabs Reception |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Beau is the AI receptionist built into Boulevard, the booking software for salons, spas, medspas and barbers. It already knows your service menu, hours and policies, answers calls 24/7 (always-on, overflow or after-hours), texts callers a booking link and hands off to staff with a summary. Only for Boulevard customers. | ElevenLabs' ready-made AI receptionist for small businesses (also branded Reception.ai). Paste your website, get a phone number and it answers calls, web chat and a booking page, with Google Calendar booking and 90+ languages. |
| Type | AI receptionist add-on (for Boulevard salon and spa software) | AI receptionist (self-serve) |
| Listed under | AI receptionists | AI receptionists |
| 24/7 answering | yes | yes |
| Appointment booking | Sends a self-booking link (doesn't book directly, per vendor FAQ) | Yes (built-in calendar and Google Calendar) |
| Integrations | Boulevard (built in) | Google Calendar, Zapier, Webhooks (Plus and up), MCP |
| Bilingual | Not stated by vendor | Yes, English, Spanish and 90+ languages |
| Call transfer | Yes (or takes a message after hours) | Yes (transfer rules; team-first hours) |
| HIPAA | Not stated by vendor | No (vendor says Reception does not support HIPAA; points to ElevenAgents with a BAA) |
| Setup fee | None listed | None listed |
Who each is best for
- Subscription
Boulevard is best for
- Type: AI receptionist add-on (for Boulevard salon and spa software). Real bill at 300 calls: ≈ $545/mo.
- Strengths: Free to use through November 2026; Already knows your Boulevard service menu, hours and policies; Billed only in months it takes calls.
- Watch out: Only works if you already pay for Boulevard; Sends a booking link rather than booking the appointment itself; $0.60/min over 200 minutes adds up at high call volume.
- Subscription
ElevenLabs Reception is best for
- Type: AI receptionist (self-serve). Real bill at 300 calls: $199/mo.
- Strengths: Low entry price ($29/mo) and a no-card 14-day trial; Phone, web chat and a booking page from one agent; Premium covers 900 minutes with no overage.
- Watch out: Brand new, so no independent reviews yet; Not HIPAA-ready; Basic takes only 1 call at a time.
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing, industry rankings, pros and cons); not a hands-on test. Full details: Boulevard · ElevenLabs Reception.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Boulevard or ElevenLabs Reception?
Advertised entry prices: Boulevard $125/mo, ElevenLabs Reception $29/mo. At about 300 calls a month, our estimate of the real bill is ≈ $545/mo for Boulevard and $199/mo for ElevenLabs Reception, so ElevenLabs Reception is cheaper at that volume. Your bill depends on your call volume and call length; the math is on each product page. Checked October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026.
Is Boulevard free? Is ElevenLabs Reception free?
Boulevard: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 24, 2026); free trial or free start: All usage free through November 2026 (beta). ElevenLabs Reception: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026); free trial or free start: 14-day free trial (30 phone minutes, no card).
How much does Boulevard cost?
Boulevard lists Beta promotion: $0 (Aug to Nov 2026) (All call minutes free through November 2026); Standard (from Dec 1, 2026): $125/mo per location (200 call minutes per location per month (no rollover)). Our estimate of the real bill at about 300 calls a month: ≈ $545/mo. Checked October 24, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does ElevenLabs Reception cost?
ElevenLabs Reception lists Free trial: $0 for 14 days (30 credits (up to 30 phone minutes), 1 phone number, no card required); Basic: $29/mo (75 phone minutes, 1 phone number, 1 call at a time); Plus: $79/mo (275 phone minutes, 3 phone numbers, up to 3 calls at a time, webhooks); Premium: $199/mo (1,000 phone minutes, 5 phone numbers, up to 10 calls at a time, multi-location). Our estimate of the real bill at about 300 calls a month: $199/mo. Checked October 22, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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