Outbound calling benchmarks
Sourced reference numbers for cold calling and AI voice: connect rates, conversion, cost, and compliance. One figure per page, with the source.
6 benchmarks · last verified August 22, 2026
AI cold calling cost per minute (2026)
What does AI cold calling cost per minute in 2026? Topcalls is $0.35/min all-inclusive. See how that compares to human agents and unbundled AI stacks.
Appointment Setting Conversion Rate in 2026
Outbound appointment setting typically converts 5-10% of contacted leads into booked meetings. See what moves the number and how AI calling scales it.
Cold Call Connect Rate in 2026
Typical cold B2B connect rates run 8-15%. See what drives the number, how to lift it, and how AI calling changes the math.
Human vs AI Call Cost in 2026: A Comparative Analysis
Compare AI's $0.35/min all-in cost to human SDRs in 2026. See the fully loaded per-minute math and where each approach still wins.
Lead Response Time: Speed to Lead in 2026
Speed to lead decides conversion. Harvard Business Review found contacting within an hour makes a lead 7x more likely to qualify. Here is the benchmark.
TCPA Cold Calling Rules 2026: Key Guidelines
TCPA basics for US cold calling: consent for autodialed and prerecorded marketing, 8am-9pm hours, DNC scrubbing, and $500-$1,500 per-violation damages.
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