How Much Does Retell Cost?
Retell bills per minute for voice agents with LLM tokens on top. Predictable per call — unless calls loop.
The pricing model
Per-minute telephony pricing for voice agents.
LLM token costs per turn.
Verify current pricing on Retell's site.
What drives the bill
Call volume — the per-minute line scales directly.
Conversation length — tokens per turn compound.
Failed-call retries — billable minutes for nothing.
How to control it
Per-agent ceilings, category rules, velocity limits.
Where the money goes
| Cost bucket | How to control it |
|---|---|
| Telephony minutes | Per-call / daily ceiling |
| LLM tokens | Category cap |
| Retries | Velocity limit |
FAQ
Is Retell priced per minute?
Yes — verify current rates.
Can I cap a voice campaign?
Yes — per-agent rules per campaign.
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