2026 Comparison

Hazel vs Smith.ai

Smith.ai blends AI with human agents for a hybrid approach. It's clever — but dental practices need more than call handling. They need schedule management, waitlist automation, and PMS integration. Here's where each one shines.

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Smith.ai

$210–$1,200/mo (20–100 calls, then $6–$8 per extra call)

Per-minute or per-call overage fees may apply

Hazel

From $499/mo (unlimited calls, 24/7)

No overage fees, ever

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

An honest look at what each platform offers dental practices.

FeatureHazelSmith.ai

24/7 call answering✓Extended hours available (not true 24/7 on all plans)

Unlimited calls✓Per-call plans (20–100 calls, overage $6–$8)

PMS/EHR integration31 systems (Open Dental, Dentrix, etc.)CRM focus (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Automated waitlist fillML-ranked, fully automatic—

Bilingual (English + Spanish)Included, auto-detectedAvailable (may vary by plan)

Cancellation detectionReal-time via PMS webhook—

Calendar bookingDirect into PMSCRM-based scheduling

HIPAA compliant✓✓

AI + human hybridFull AI (consistent, no wait)✓

Lead qualificationHealthcare-focused intakeMulti-industry lead scoring

Live chat—✓

Per-call overage chargesNone — unlimited$6–$8/call

What Smith.ai Does Well

Credit where it's due — here's what Smith.ai brings to the table.

+Hybrid AI + human model catches edge cases well

+Strong CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Clio) for law and professional services

+Live chat and SMS campaigns in addition to phone answering

+Good at lead intake and qualification workflows

Where Hazel Wins

For dental practices specifically, these differences matter.

✓Unlimited calls with no per-call overage fees — Smith.ai charges $6–$8 per call beyond your plan

✓Direct PMS integration with 31 systems — Smith.ai focuses on CRMs, not practice management software

✓Automated waitlist management with ML-ranked fill — Smith.ai takes messages, you do the rest

✓Purpose-built for dental and healthcare — Smith.ai is a generalist across law, real estate, and other verticals

✓Bilingual English and Spanish with auto-detection — included at no extra cost

The Bottom Line

Smith.ai is a smart choice for law firms and professional services that need lead intake across channels. For dental practices that need PMS integration, waitlist automation, and unlimited 24/7 call handling without per-call fees — Hazel is purpose-built for exactly that.

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Call (866) 481-6507 right now and talk to Hazel. Judge for yourself how she compares to Smith.ai.

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