Answers · updated Jun 10, 2026
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.
As of Jun 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
The data behind this answer
| Vendor | Cost @ 200 calls/mo | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Vapi | $30 vapi.ai verified Jun 10, 2026 | Build (Pay As You Go) · signed BAA |
| Retell AI | $42 retellai.com verified Jun 10, 2026 | Pay As You Go · signed BAA |
| Bland | $84 bland.ai verified Jun 10, 2026 | Start (Free) · signed BAA |
| Phonely | $150 phonely.ai verified Jun 10, 2026 | Pro · signed BAA |
| Trillet | $159 trillet.ai verified Jun 10, 2026 | Studio · BAA not published |
Figures normalized and sourced as of Jun 10, 2026. See the methodology for how each number is captured, dated and normalized, or the full comparison matrix for every vendor.
Frequently asked
- 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.