Autocalls.ai operates on a usage-based model. You pay primarily for two things:

1. The minutes your AI spends in calls.
2. Any dedicated phone number rentals.

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1. Included Minutes vs. Pay-as-You-Go

• Included Minutes: Some plans may come with a set of monthly minutes. These are consumed first.
• Pay-as-You-Go: If you exceed included minutes (or if you’re on a usage-based plan), you pay for each additional minute used.

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2. How We Calculate Minutes

• Per-Second Billing: Typically, Autocalls.ai bills by the second (converted to minutes). For example, a 90-second call is 1.5 minutes.
• Rounding: Make sure you check your plan’s rounding rules. Some might round up to the nearest 30 seconds, while others do pure per-second.

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3. Monthly Usage & Purchasing Extra

• Monthly Reset: If your plan includes minutes, those reset monthly on your billing date.
• Buying Add-Ons: You can purchase extra minute bundles if you expect a spike in call volume.

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4. Additional Costs

• Phone Number Rental: A monthly fee for each dedicated inbound/outbound number you rent (varies by region).
• Possible Carrier Surcharges: Some countries may have unique taxes or surcharges—check the Costs & Pricing section for more details.

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5. Monitoring Usage

• Dashboard: The platform displays your current usage, how many minutes are left, and your estimated cost so far.
• Notifications: You can set up alerts (e.g., “Email me when I hit 80% of monthly minutes”) using the no-code automation platform.

Next Steps

• Check out our Costs & Pricing section for a deeper breakdown of number rentals, international rates, inbound vs. outbound cost differences, and more.
• Or proceed to AI Assistants Overview to build your first agent.