Cleo, the AI calling assistant from Cleo Powered, makes calls for everyday errands. Duckbill combines AI with human specialists who can make calls, negotiate, and follow up on tasks. Cleo capabilities, Duckbill plans and service
Based on their published scope, Cleo fits a short question to a business you already know. Duckbill is worth considering when the request needs research, a long hold, or several follow-ups.
Comparison basis: AI-assisted research of the linked public sources, checked October 9, 2026. We compared task scope, access, billing, and call limits; we did not test competitor call quality or completion rates. Cleo Powered publishes this page and sells Cleo memberships. Report a correction.
A call and a task can involve different work
Asking a shop whether your repair is ready is a specific call. Finding a suitable service provider, comparing options, and arranging the work can require several steps. Before choosing a plan, decide whether you want help with one conversation or the larger request.
Duckbill includes human help on every plan, with AI used for preparation and planning. You can submit requests through its app, text, or email. Its published service includes waiting on hold and following up. What's included with Duckbill
Cleo asks you to define the phone errand and the choices it may make. You review the business, request, and limits before approving the call. Afterward, the result can show a confirmation, available options, or what still needs your attention. Cleo capabilities
What the plans include
| Decision | Cleo | Duckbill |
|---|---|---|
| Free allowance | Five calls each calendar month, up to three minutes each | Paid plans begin with Essentials |
| Occasional use | $5 for 15 prepaid minutes after the free allowance | Essentials: $49/month, approximately 3–5 tasks |
| Ongoing use | Cleo Pro: $20 every 30 days, unlimited calls while active, up to ten minutes each | Individual: $99/month, approximately 4–6 tasks |
| Household plan | No shared household plan listed | Household: $169/month, approximately 8–12 tasks, two member accounts |
Sources: Cleo pricing and Duckbill pricing. Prices are in USD. Cleo taxes may apply.
Duckbill's task counts are approximate and depend on the work involved. A task may require more than one call, so these numbers should not be compared as if each task were a single phone conversation. Duckbill's subscription explanation
Cleo's prepaid calls retain the three-minute limit. Usage rounds up to whole minutes, and unused minutes do not expire. Cleo Pro renews automatically every 30 days until canceled; its ten-minute call cap includes hold time. Cleo pricing
When one call leaves more work to do
For illustration, suppose you ask a repair shop when your item will be ready. The shop says it needs authorization from a warranty provider. The call has produced a useful update, but someone still needs to contact the provider and return to the shop. This is an example of a possible task, not a customer result.
Cleo's service-update calls can help establish where the repair stands. Review the result and decide the next action; automatic retries and long-hold handling are not confirmed capabilities. Duckbill includes human follow-up, so ask how it would handle the larger request and count that work against your plan. Cleo capabilities, Duckbill's service scope
Hand your first short call to Cleo. U.S. phone verification is required. Five calls of up to three minutes each are included every calendar month, with no card required.