OJO vs Smith.ai

OJO logo
AI-powered home-search concierge (owned by Vertex Group/Movoto) — engages consumers on behalf of partnered agents.
Custom partnership
Smith.ai logo
A human-plus-AI virtual receptionist service popular with real estate agents — handles web chat, phone calls, and lead intake 24/7.
$292/mo (20 calls)

OJO vs Smith.ai: feature comparison

FeatureOJOSmith.ai
AI SMS / Text Responder
AI Email Follow-Up
Real Estate Training
CRM Integration
Live Chat / Web Widget
Voice / Phone AI
Qualifies Before Handoff
Free Tier Available

OJO — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Consumer-facing concierge attracts inbound demand
  • Pre-qualifies buyers heavily
  • National brand recognition
  • Backed by Vertex Group

Cons

  • Partnership model — less control for agents
  • Custom terms vs SaaS clarity
  • Consumer relationship starts with OJO, not agent

Smith.ai — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Live US-based receptionists for professional front-door
  • AI-assisted intake and qualification
  • After-hours coverage
  • Integrates with major CRMs

Cons

  • Per-interaction pricing adds up
  • Not a pure AI tool — higher cost than Structurely
  • Overkill for agents who can answer their own calls