Moneypenny alternative
Looking for a Moneypenny alternative? Meet Sayora.
Moneypenny built its name on human PAs and bespoke quotes. Sayora is the AI receptionist that answers every call, knows your business, and texts you the lead the moment the call ends, one flat £49/mo, no contract, no setup fee.
£49/mo. No contract. Keep your existing number.
Why businesses look past Moneypenny.
Moneypenny does what it does well. These are the reasons people still come looking for something else.
- You want one flat, predictable price, not a bespoke human-service quote or an AI price advertised only as 'from'.
- You want unlimited minutes instead of requesting a quote for the full AI cost.
- You want AI as the whole product, without an optional human-reception layer.
- You want to start without checking contract terms or setup charges in a quote.
Moneypenny vs Sayora.
Moneypenny's main UK AI page advertised its receptionist from £25 a month on 3 August 2026. A separate official landing page labelled 25 calls for £25 an exclusive offer, so it is not presented here as the standard plan. Human reception pricing, setup charges and contract terms require a quote. Sayora's £49/mo is its published early-access price.
What the whole market charges, with sources, is in our UK answering service cost guide.
Different tools, different jobs.
We'd rather you pick the right fit than the wrong one. Here's the honest split. And if the category is new to you, start with what an AI receptionist actually does.
Moneypenny is the better choice if…
- You specifically want human receptionists, a trained team answering in your name, with the warmth and judgement of a real person.
- You value a company founded in 2000 and a named account manager, especially in a regulated or relationship-heavy field like law, finance or healthcare.
- You want a human safety net: when their AI can't help, it hands the caller to a real Moneypenny receptionist.
Sayora is the better fit if…
- You want one flat, predictable £49/mo with unlimited minutes, no quote, no per-call meter, no setup fee.
- You want to be live in a day, month-to-month, with no minimum term.
- You're happy with a confident AI trained on your prices and services that screens cold sales, books jobs, and texts you every lead instantly, and tells every caller it's AI.
Moneypenny vs Sayora, answered.
Is Sayora a good alternative to Moneypenny?
If you want a flat-priced, AI-native receptionist that's live in a day with no contract, yes. Sayora answers every call 24/7, captures the caller's details, screens spam, and texts you the lead the moment the call ends, for £49/mo. Moneypenny is the stronger choice if you specifically want a human team and a long-standing brand, and you're happy to request a quote.
How does Sayora's pricing compare to Moneypenny's?
Sayora is a flat £49/mo with unlimited minutes and no setup fee. Moneypenny advertises its AI receptionist from £25 a month, without a full public rate card; its human reception service is also priced on a quote. Moneypenny's public AI page does not state setup charges or contract terms, so confirm both in the quote. With Sayora, your bill doesn't move with your call volume.
Does Sayora use real people like Moneypenny?
No. Sayora is AI by design, and it tells every caller so at the start of the call. That's the whole product: a consistent AI trained on your business, answering every call the same way, for a fraction of a human service's cost. If you want human receptionists or AI with optional human handoff, Moneypenny offers both.
Can Sayora answer 24/7 like Moneypenny?
Yes, around the clock, every day, included in the £49/mo. Moneypenny's AI also works 24/7 and can hand selected calls to its receptionists or your own team.
Will I be tied into a contract?
No. Sayora is month-to-month, cancel any time with a single email. Moneypenny's public AI page does not state a contract term, so confirm that in its quote.
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