# What is the cheapest HIPAA-compliant AI receptionist?

At 200 calls/mo, the cheapest AI receptionist that publicly states HIPAA support is Vapi at $30/mo with a signed BAA. 4 of the 5 HIPAA vendors also offer a signed BAA, which is the document a medical or dental office actually needs before any protected health information is handled.

## The data behind this answer

| Vendor | Cost @ 200 calls/mo | Source | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vapi | $30 (Build (Pay As You Go) · signed BAA) | vapi.ai | 2026-06-27 |
| Retell AI | $42 (Pay As You Go · signed BAA) | retellai.com | 2026-06-27 |
| Bland | $84 (Start (Free) · signed BAA) | bland.ai | 2026-06-10 |
| Phonely | $150 (Pro · signed BAA) | phonely.ai | 2026-06-27 |
| Trillet | $159 (Studio · BAA not published) | trillet.ai | 2026-06-27 |

## Related questions

### Which HIPAA AI receptionist is cheapest?

Vapi at $30/mo is the cheapest that publicly states HIPAA support at 200 calls/mo. Note that for some developer platforms HIPAA and the BAA are a paid add-on, which raises the real cost above the base figure — confirm the add-on price.

### Do I need a BAA or is HIPAA enough?

For protected health information you need a signed Business Associate Agreement, not just a HIPAA claim. 4 of the 5 HIPAA vendors here publish a signed BAA; for the rest, treat the HIPAA statement as a starting point and get the BAA in writing.

### Is HIPAA support included in the listed price?

Not always. Some platforms gate HIPAA eligibility and the BAA behind an enterprise add-on (a fixed monthly surcharge), so the entry price understates the compliant cost. We note where HIPAA is add-on-only in the vendor profile.

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