FrontIQ pricing
The free plan is 20 calls a month with a hard cap and no credit card. Starter is $99/month for 100 calls, Growth is $199 for 275, and Business is $299 for 500. A "call" is one conversation of up to 10 minutes, and overage runs $1.50 a call on Starter, $1.25 on Growth and $1.00 on Business. Hit the cap on the free plan and service simply pauses until next month.
Appointment booking is listed on every plan. Calendar, payments and practice-management integrations show up from Starter, and outbound sequences for reminders, rebooking and review requests start at Growth.
HireJosie pricing
Free includes 15 AI minutes a month, a dedicated phone number and every feature, including Google Calendar booking and post-call SMS. Pro is $29/month for 200 minutes, then $0.25 per extra minute. When the free minutes are gone, calls switch to voicemail mode.
The two plans next to each other
| FrontIQ | HireJosie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 20 calls/month, hard cap | 15 AI minutes/month |
| At the free cap | Service pauses until next month | Calls switch to voicemail mode |
| Entry paid plan | $99/month (100 calls) | $29/month (200 minutes) |
| Metering | Per call (up to 10 minutes each) | Per minute |
| Appointment booking | All plans | All plans, real-time into Google Calendar |
| Calendar integrations | Listed from Starter ($99) | Google Calendar on the free plan too |
| Follow-up texts | Outbound sequences from Growth ($199) | Post-call SMS to callers on every plan |
Which free plan goes further?
It depends on how long your calls are. Spread 15 minutes across 20 calls and you get 45 seconds each, which is short for any real conversation. If your calls tend to run past that, FrontIQ's 20-call allowance covers more talk time, and a 9-minute call still counts as just one of your 20. If you'd rather have a free plan that already includes a calendar connection and post-call texts, HireJosie's is the one with those switched on.
The bigger gap shows up when you outgrow free. HireJosie Pro is $29/month for 200 minutes, against $99 for 100 calls on FrontIQ Starter. So FrontIQ is a fair choice for a handful of long calls, or if outbound reminder sequences are worth $199 a month to you. For most small businesses expecting to upgrade at some point, HireJosie costs about half as much to do it.
Frequently asked questions
Does FrontIQ have a free plan?
Yes. FrontIQ's pricing page lists a Free plan with 20 calls a month as a hard cap and no credit card required. Paid plans start at $99/month.
What is a free alternative to FrontIQ?
HireJosie has a free plan with 15 AI minutes a month, a dedicated phone number, Google Calendar booking, call transcripts and post-call SMS. No credit card is required.
How much does HireJosie Pro cost compared with FrontIQ Starter?
HireJosie Pro is $29/month for 200 AI minutes. FrontIQ Starter is $99/month for 100 calls.
Try HireJosie free for 7 days
200 AI minutes a month, a dedicated phone number and real-time appointment booking. Cancel anytime before day 7 and you pay nothing.
Start 7-day free trialSources (competitor figures checked October 9, 2026):
Related comparisons: