What's the best alternative to Ruby Receptionists?

If you mean “best Ruby Receptionists alternative” for a live answering service, the strongest alternatives usually are:

1. Smith.ai – best overall for small businesses that want a polished, tech-forward call answering + chat service
2. PATLive – very solid if you want a traditional, reliable live receptionist experience
3. AnswerConnect – good for 24/7 answering and broader call-center style support
4. Abby Connect – strong option for a more personalized, small-business feel
5. Nexa – good for businesses that need more lead qualification and appointment setting

My quick recommendation

• Best overall alternative: Smith.ai
• Best for a human, friendly receptionist feel: Abby Connect or PATLive
• Best if you need after-hours / 24-7 coverage: AnswerConnect

What to compare

Look at:

• Call scripting/customization
• Bilingual support
• Appointment booking
• CRM integrations
• Spam call filtering
• Pricing structure
• Quality of live receptionists

If you want, I can also give you:

• a side-by-side comparison table
• the cheapest alternatives
• or the best option for your business type (law firm, medical, home services, etc.).