Remute vs Aira
A US AI receptionist priced per completed call, with a free phone number.
Competitor data checked on 18 Oct 2026
Aira is cheaper to start ($24.95 a month for 30 calls), lists 31 languages, includes a free number and a built-in CRM, and prices per call. Remute starts free, prices by minute and focuses on English and Spanish. If you need many languages or the lowest sticker price, look at Aira first.
Remute vs Aira
| Feature | Remute | Aira |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Flat monthly plan with included minutes | Per completed call; a call counts the same whatever its length |
| Entry plan | Free plan (5 min a month, test calls in the browser). Pro is $49 a month for 250 minutes | Starter is $24.95 a month for 30 calls; extra calls are $1.50 each |
| Setup fee | None | Guided setup is included |
| Languages | English and Spanish on every call | 31 languages listed on its pricing page |
| Phone number | One US number on Pro today, plus a shared Spanish (+34) number that your own line forwards to (each forwarded line is verified with a code). A dedicated +34 number per business is not available yet | A free phone number is included |
| Free trial | Free plan with no card and no time limit (browser test calls only); Pro has a 7-day trial with a card | No free trial listed on its pricing page; no long-term contracts |
| Who answers | AI. The greeting says it is a virtual assistant | AI |
Aira is the better pick if…
- You want the lowest starting price and a phone number included.
- Your callers speak many languages beyond English and Spanish.
- You want a built-in CRM and Zapier connections (54+ apps) from the first plan.
Remute is the better pick if…
- You want to try the assistant free, with no card and no time limit, before paying anything.
- Your business is English and Spanish and you want a Spanish voice chosen for Spain and details collected by sector.
- You prefer a plan measured in minutes with alerts as you approach the limit.
Aira plans and prices
- Starter30 calls, then $1.50 each$24.95 / month
- Premium90 calls, then $1.00 each$59.95 / month
- Pro300 calls, then $0.75 each$159.95 / month
- Scale600 calls, then $0.70 each$299 / month
Every feature is on every plan. Higher plans add priority support.
Sources: getaira.io/agents/receptionist/pricing (18 Oct 2026).
What Remute does not do yet
Before you choose us, here is what is missing today.
- A dedicated Spanish (+34) number per business is not available yet: you forward your line to a shared Remute number.
- Calendar sync is Google Calendar only for now; Outlook and Calendly are planned.
- Not HIPAA compliant, so we do not recommend it for protected health information.
- Only English and Spanish, and no customer reviews yet: Remute is new.
- Going over your minutes triggers an alert at 80 % and 100 %; extra minutes are not billed yet.
Common questions
Is Remute an alternative to Aira?
If your callers speak English and Spanish, yes. Aira covers more languages and starts cheaper; Remute starts free and is built around the two languages.
Which is cheaper, Aira or Remute?
Aira's entry plan is cheaper ($24.95 against $49) but is measured in calls, while Remute Pro is measured in minutes (250). Compare with your own average call length.
Does Remute include a phone number?
Pro includes one US number today. For Spanish callers you forward your own line to a shared Remute Spanish (+34) number; a dedicated +34 number per business is not available yet.
Hear it before you decide
The free plan has no card and no time limit. Brief the assistant, call it from your browser and judge it on your own business.
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