Looking for a
Retell AI Alternative?
Retell AI is a powerful developer platform for building custom voice agents. But if you're a business owner who wants results without managing another technical project, there's a better way.
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Retell cost per minute (before LLM, phone, and API fees)
Prestyj setup time (no developers required)
Pricing Comparison
Understanding the true cost of each platform
- Powerful API-first platform
- Highly customizable workflows
- Drag-and-drop builder for non-devs
- Low-latency (~600ms response)
- Multi-language support
- Bring your own LLM provider
- Good for embedding AI into products
- Requires technical expertise to implement
- Per-minute pricing gets expensive at scale
- No built-in CRM or lead management
- You handle all maintenance and optimization
- No industry-specific templates or workflows
- Hidden costs stack up (LLM, phone, transcription)
- Time-intensive to build and iterate
- Support focused on developers, not business users
- Zero technical setup required
- Done-for-you implementation
- Built-in lead management and CRM
- Industry-optimized workflows included
- White-glove onboarding and support
- Ongoing optimization handled for you
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Business-focused support team
Feature Comparison
See how the platforms stack up side by side
| Feature | Prestyj | Retell |
|---|---|---|
Setup Approach Retell requires you to build, configure, and maintain everything | Done-for-you service | DIY platform |
Technical Expertise Required Retell needs developers for API integration and workflow building | None | Advanced |
Pricing Model Retell costs stack: base $0.07/min + LLM + telephony + transcription | Predictable monthly | Per-minute + add-ons |
Time to Live Retell requires development, testing, and iteration | Same day | Weeks to months |
Built-in CRM Retell requires external CRM integration and data management | ||
Appointment Booking | ||
Ongoing Maintenance You monitor, debug, and optimize Retell workflows yourself | Handled for you | Self-managed |
24/7 Lead Response | ||
Support Focus Retell helps with code issues; Prestyj helps with business results | Business outcomes | Technical/API support |
Industry Optimization Retell is a blank canvas—no industry-specific templates | Pre-configured workflows | Build from scratch |
Why Agents Switch from Retell AI
Key reasons real estate professionals choose Prestyj
Skip the DIY Project
Retell AI is a tool for builders—you need developers, API integration, and ongoing maintenance. Prestyj is a done-for-you service. We handle everything so you can focus on running your business.
Predictable Pricing, Not Per-Minute Surprises
Retell's per-minute model plus separate LLM, telephony, and transcription costs creates unpredictable bills. Prestyj offers transparent monthly pricing—you know exactly what you'll pay.
Live in Days, Not Months
With Retell, you're building a custom project—design, develop, test, iterate. That takes weeks or months. Prestyj goes live the same day with pre-configured receptionist workflows.
Business Support, Not API Docs
Retell provides technical support for developers. Prestyj provides business support—we help optimize call handling, improve conversion, and grow your results.
Built for Results, Not Just Technology
Retell is a platform—you define what success looks like and build toward it. Prestyj is a service—our success is your results: more appointments, better lead qualification, happier callers.
- You have an in-house development team with API experience
- You're building AI voice features into your own product
- You need complete control over every technical component
- You want to evaluate and switch between different LLM providers
- Your use case requires highly customized conversational flows
- You're comfortable managing infrastructure, monitoring, and optimization
- You have the time and resources for a multi-month implementation
- You want results, not another technical project to manage
- You don't have developers or want to avoid hiring them
- You need a solution working in days, not months
- You want transparent, predictable monthly pricing
- You need lead management, CRM, and workflows built-in
- You want ongoing optimization handled by experts
- You prefer business-focused support over technical documentation
- You're focused on business outcomes, not infrastructure
Skip the Build. Get Results.
Retell AI is powerful if you want to build it yourself. But if you want a done-for-you receptionist that just works—without developers, APIs, or months of setup—talk to us.
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