How much do 100 AI calls cost?
With pay-as-you-go pricing from 12p per connected minute, 100 calls cost far less than you might expect. Your AI assistant can quote the exact price before anything is dialled.
The short answer
FoxEra charges from 12p per connected minute. You only pay for the minutes where someone actually answers — not for ringing, voicemails or numbers that do not pick up.
If 100 calls produce 20 connections averaging 2 minutes each, that is 40 connected minutes. At from 12p per connected minute, you can work out the cost easily. The exact total depends on how many people answer and how long the conversations last. There is no subscription, no monthly fee, and no minimum commitment.
New accounts start with £7 of free calling credit, which is enough to run a test campaign and see the real costs before spending anything.
Why you only pay for connected time
Some AI calling tools charge per call, per lead, or per month. FoxEra charges per connected minute because that is what actually costs money — the AI agent speaking to a real person.
A call that rings out costs you nothing. A call that reaches voicemail and is not connected costs you nothing. You are paying for conversations, not dial attempts. This makes the pricing predictable and fair, especially for small campaigns where the connect rate is uncertain.
Compare this to tools that charge a monthly fee regardless of how many calls you make. If you run one campaign a month, you are paying the same as someone who runs ten. Pay-as-you-go means your costs match your usage. See the full pricing breakdown for more detail.
Previewing the cost before you call
Before any campaign runs, FoxEra shows you a preview with the headcount, estimated time and price. This means you know the maximum cost before a single call is dialled. If the estimate is higher than you expected, reduce the list or adjust the script to keep calls shorter.
If you use an AI assistant like ChatGPT or Claude, it can pull this preview via the developer connector and tell you the estimated cost in plain language. Ask your assistant "how much would it cost to call these 100 leads?" and it will give you the number before you approve.
This is useful for budgeting. You are never surprised by a bill because you saw the estimate first and chose to proceed.
Pay-as-you-go vs monthly subscriptions
Monthly subscription tools charge a flat fee whether you make 10 calls or 10,000. That works for businesses with consistent, high-volume calling needs. For most small businesses, it means paying for capacity you do not use.
Pay-as-you-go pricing means:
- No cost when you are not calling — quiet months cost nothing.
- Costs scale with results — more connections means more cost, but also more leads.
- No lock-in — stop any time without cancelling a subscription. Read about cancelling at any time.
- Low risk for testing — try a 50-call campaign for a few pounds before committing.
For a detailed comparison, see how much AI calling costs and the pay-as-you-go guide.
Asking your assistant to quote a campaign
If you have connected your AI assistant to FoxEra, quoting a campaign is one message. Tell it who you want to call, and it will show you the headcount, the estimated connected time, and the price — all before you approve anything.
Your assistant can also compare the cost of calling different lists. "How much to call the 50 restaurants vs the 100 offices?" gives you two estimates side by side, so you can decide where your budget goes furthest.
Connect your assistant at app.foxera.co.uk/mcp or read the developer guide for the full setup. Use the cost calculator if you want a quick estimate without connecting anything.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 100 AI calls cost with FoxEra?
It depends on how many people answer and how long the calls last. At from 12p per connected minute, you only pay for connected time — not for ringing or unanswered attempts. Preview the exact cost before any campaign runs.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. FoxEra is pay-as-you-go with no subscription and no monthly fee. You pay from 12p per connected minute and nothing when you are not calling.
Can my AI assistant tell me the cost before I call?
Yes. Connect your assistant via the MCP server or REST API and ask it to preview a campaign. It will show you the headcount, estimated time and price before anything is dialled.