LiveKit Agents
Open-source framework$0.01/min agent session + models + telephony (vendor example ≈ $0.048/min)
Developers wanting open source with an optional managed cloud
Open-source framework developer
As of 2026-10-17, Fonoster pricing: Cloud $25/mo with $10 starting credits; self-host free No free tier was listed on the pages we checked. Best for: developers wanting an oss twilio alternative.
Last verified: by the Voice Agent Scout editorial team. Our own test calls: not run yet.
Open-source programmable telecom stack for running voice agents on real phone lines, cloud or self-hosted.
| Plan | Price | Included | Overage / extra | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Cloud $25/mo with $10 starting credits; self-host free | — | — | [1] |
Per-minute price: not public. Free tier: not public.
Bidirectional streams; Autopilot agents; Self-hostable [1]
Note: Pricing confirmed from vendor pricing page on 2026-10-17.
Not tested yet. We haven't placed test calls with Fonoster, so we make no claims about latency or call quality. See the methodology.
As of 2026-10-17: Cloud $25/mo with $10 starting credits; self-host free
No free plan or trial was listed on the pages we checked on 2026-10-17. Ask Fonoster directly.
Fonoster doesn't publish a per-minute price (not public).
The pages we checked don't mention HIPAA or other compliance. That doesn't mean Fonoster isn't compliant, so ask them for a BAA if you need one.
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$0.01/min agent session + models + telephony (vendor example ≈ $0.048/min)
Developers wanting open source with an optional managed cloud
Free, open source (self-hosted)
Teams with existing Asterisk telephony
Open source free; cloud credits from $5; custom/on-prem enterprise
Teams wanting OSS voice agents