# AXL vs Synthflow

The price, the extras and the main difference. Start here.

## AXL

≈ $0.121 / call minute

Observed across 3 inbound calls: connection + recording + AI agent

Real example: 1 min 20.4 sec **$0.1625 for the call**

$0.0195 connection + $0.0090 recording + $0.1340 voice agent. With separately recorded post-call AI: $0.1952.

[See the calls and cost breakdown](/content/vs/synthflow#axl-call-examples/index.html)

## Synthflow

$2,500 / month equivalent

From $30,000/year on an annual contract

Example: 1,000 minutes **Custom quote**

Included minutes and overage depend on the contract.

[Official Synthflow pricing](https://synthflow.ai/pricing)

USD estimates checked September 5, 2026. Taxes excluded. Each example states what it includes; these are different billing models.

## What each call did. What it cost.

Three inbound appointment calls handled by an AXL AI receptionist. Each example includes the connection, recording and voice agent.

| The conversation | Duration | Call cost | Including post-call AI |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Appointment booking A caller booked a manicure with the AI receptionist. | 1 min 20.4 sec | **$0.1625** | **$0.1952** |
| Specialist and time selection The caller explored specialists and available times before choosing an appointment. | 3 min 2.14 sec | **$0.3648** | **$0.3648** No extra post-call AI usage recorded |
| Alternative time booking The requested time was unavailable; the caller accepted an earlier opening. | 1 min 34.45 sec | **$0.1898** | **$0.2132** |

Actual call usage, with AI credits valued at $0.01. Client details are omitted.

Across these three calls: approximately $0.121/min, or $0.130/min including recorded post-call AI. Weighted by actual duration; the 7.51-second and zero-duration calls are excluded.

## View the cost breakdown and calculation

| Conversation | Connection | Recording | AI agent | Post-call AI |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Appointment booking | $0.0195 | $0.0090 | $0.1340 | $0.0327 |
| Specialist and time selection | $0.0402 | $0.0210 | $0.3036 | $0.0000 |
| Alternative time booking | $0.0204 | $0.0120 | $0.1574 | $0.0234 |

Customer-facing amounts. Post-call AI can include transcription or analysis.

Call cost adds connection, recording and voice-agent credits. The final total also includes separately recorded post-call AI credits. Included plan credits can reduce additional charges. Subscription, number rental and taxes are separate. These selected examples are not a universal tariff, a quality benchmark or proof of a US calling route.

## What you are paying for.

| Compare | AXL | Synthflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platform fee | Starter from $49/month | From $30,000 annually |
| Main focus | Voice, CRM, booking, chat and automation together | Enterprise rollout, integrations and scoped support. |
| Setup | Describe the job to your AXL AI Assistant | Configure the voice agent and connect your business tools |
| After the call | Recordings, transcripts and scenario result actions | Check the CRM and workflow integrations your team needs |

Key differences for choosing your setup.

How the price example is calculated

The current public pricing page lists enterprise contracts from $30,000 annually. $2,500 is that annual minimum divided by 12, not a monthly cancel-anytime plan. No public 1,000-minute quote is supplied. [Source](https://synthflow.ai/pricing)

AXL voice usage, number rental and carrier rates are separate from the platform subscription. Included AI credits are shared with other AI work. Your active account settings determine the final voice rate.

[Watch the Voice AI demo](/content/voice-ai/index.html) [Estimate your AXL plan](/content/pricing/index.html)