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24/7 AI-Powered Call Answering

The AI Virtual Receptionist
That Answers Every Call.

Alice answers every call like your best receptionist—greeting customers, booking jobs, and taking detailed messages 24/7. No hiring. No training. No missed calls.

No credit card required
5 minute setup
Works with your existing number
Alice
Handling call for Rodriguez HVAC
1:24
Live call in progress
Lead Captured
1:24
500+
Businesses
trust Alice
10K+
Calls/day
answered
24/7
Availability
never sleeps
4.9★
Rating
from users
The Reality Check

Why traditional receptionists
can't keep up.

Relying on one person to answer every call means gaps: sick days, lunch breaks, after hours, and high turnover. Every missed ring is a lost lead.

Inconsistent Coverage

Calls slip through the cracks

  • Sick days and lunch breaks
  • Can't answer during jobs
  • No after-hours coverage

Slow Response Times

Customers won't wait

  • People hang up in seconds
  • Leads go cold fast
  • Competitors answer first

High Overhead

Expensive and unpredictable

  • Hiring and training costs
  • Benefits and payroll
  • High turnover rates

Meet Alice — the smarter alternative

AI-powered, always available, and trained to understand your services. Alice picks up every call, directs customers with ease, and delivers accurate answers—every time.

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What Makes Alice Different

Your ultimate virtual receptionist (powered by AI).

Everything you need to never miss a call again.

24/7 Call Answering

Your business never has to send callers to voicemail again. Alice answers every call in a friendly, on-brand way—even at 2 AM on Christmas.

Nights & WeekendsHolidaysOverflow

Spam Filtering

Alice screens robocalls and spam automatically. Only real leads get through to you.

Smart Call Transfers

Redirect callers to the right person instantly. No awkward pauses, no lost info.

Lead Capture & Scheduling

Alice syncs with your Google Calendar to book appointments in real-time, captures contact details, and sends you clean summaries so you can follow up fast.

Syncs with Google Calendar

Bilingual Support

Alice speaks English and Spanish fluently. Serve your entire customer base in their preferred language.

Text a Link

Send links, directions, or booking confirmations via text during the call.

Recordings & Transcripts

Every conversation transcribed and searchable. Never miss a detail.

Setup in 5 minutes

How a virtual receptionistworks with Alice.

01

Train Alice

Share your website so Alice can instantly learn your business, services, and how you want to sound.

02

Confirm setup

Review and customize how Alice greets callers, qualifies them, and routes or handles calls.

03

Forward calls

Point your existing number to Alice so every call is answered instantly by your virtual receptionist.

04

Get notified

Receive summaries by text and email after every call, including key details and next steps.

Hear Alice act as your virtual receptionist

Listen to a real-style call where Alice greets a customer, books an HVAC appointment, and confirms details—all without a human receptionist.

Natural voice
Real conversation
Play virtual receptionist demo
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SMART SCHEDULING

Complete CalendarIntegration.

Alice handles the messy parts of scheduling. She recognizes returning customers, recalls their history, and manages every booking on your preferred platform.

Connect your preferred platform

Google Calendar
Google Calendar
Calendly
Calendly
Acuity Scheduling
  • Instant Recognition

    Identifies returning callers and pulls up their previous appointment history and preferences.

  • Full Lifecycle Management

    Handles bookings, rescheduling, and cancellations—all in natural conversation.

  • Automatic SMS Confirmations

    Sends text confirmations to customers after every booking, reschedule, or cancellation.

Live Agent Activity

Alice is Booking Appointments

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Booked
8
Rescheduled
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Returning

Recent Activity

Johnathan MillerRecognized

“Alice knew exactly what service I needed.”

Appointment updated
Sarah DriggsRescheduled

“Alice handled the change seamlessly.”

Synced to calendar
Marcus ChenNew

“Booked for Thursday at 2 PM.”

Added to calendar
Industry Solutions

Businesses in every industry
rely on Alice.

From HVAC contractors to law firms, Alice is trusted by 500+ local businesses to handle their calls professionally.

Explore All Industries
Customer Stories

What our customers are saying.

"Alice has completely transformed how we handle calls. We went from missing 40% of leads to capturing every single one. It paid for itself in the first week."

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Mike Rodriguez
Owner, Rodriguez HVAC • Phoenix, AZ

"Just have to say.. WOW. Alice has been able to give out information perfectly and filter out leads that would have cost me time. She even gave directions! Just wow."

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Sarah Johnson
Owner, Chameleon Event Space • Austin, TX
When Alice Shines

Real scenarios where Alice saves the day.

See how businesses like yours use Alice to capture leads they'd otherwise miss.

After-Hours Emergencies

A pipe bursts at midnight. Instead of voicemail, Alice answers, qualifies the emergency, and texts you immediately—so you can dispatch help fast.

Busy Season Overflow

During peak season when call volume spikes, Alice handles the overflow so no lead slips through while you're on the line with another customer.

On the Job Site

You're knee-deep in a repair and can't answer. Alice takes the call, books the appointment, and sends you a summary—no interruption needed.

Vacation Coverage

Take a real vacation knowing Alice has your phones covered. She'll handle routine calls and only alert you for true emergencies.

Compare Options

Virtual Receptionist vs the alternatives.

See how Alice stacks up against hiring a receptionist or relying on voicemail.

Feature
Virtual Receptionist (Alice)
Recommended
Human Receptionist
Voicemail
24/7 availability
Consistent quality
Varies
No sick days or PTO
Handles multiple calls
Instant setup
Monthly cost
$49-199
$3,000+
$0-20
Books appointments
Sends text summaries
Manual
Learns your business
Filters spam calls
Manual
Simple, transparent pricing

Start small, scale as you grow

Start with a free trial. Upgrade only when AliceCalls is clearly driving value for your team.

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Starter

Professional

$49/mo
Billed monthly

Perfect for small businesses and solo owners.

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What's included

  • Unlimited minutes
  • 24/7 availability
  • Message taking
  • Custom questions
  • Custom qualifying questions
  • Recognizes repeat callers
  • Bilingual agent
  • Customer sentiment analysis
  • SMS + email notifications
  • SMS call summaries
  • Spam filter
  • AI image analysis (Beta)
  • Unlimited team members
  • Dedicated phone number
  • Call recordings & transcripts
Most Popular
Recommended

Scale

$149/mo
Billed monthly

For growing businesses that need Alice to take action.

Start Free Trial

Everything in Professional, plus:

  • Superior noise reduction
  • Advanced call summaries
  • Call transfers
  • Custom transfer scenarios
  • Automatic appointment booking
  • Automatic rescheduling & canceling
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Calendly integration
  • Acuity Scheduling integration
  • Customer SMS reminders
  • Text-a-link scenarios
Advanced

Growth

$299/mo
Billed monthly

For complex businesses requiring advanced training.

Start Free Trial

Everything in Scale, plus:

  • Smart Upselling
  • Housecall Pro integration
  • Jobber integration
  • 2,000 Premium Minutes (Sub-1s Latency)
    $0.25 / additional premium minute
  • Priority support
  • Dedicated account manager
Included in every plan

Everything you need. Standard.

Every AliceCalls plan includes our full suite of core technologies—no hidden fees or upsells.

Intelligence

  • Alice AI trained on your business
  • AI image analysis for visual context
  • Custom greeting & FAQ answers
  • Recognizes repeat callers
  • Customer sentiment analysis
  • Bilingual agent

Coverage

  • Unlimited minutes included
  • 24/7 availability, multiple calls at once
  • Dedicated business phone number
  • Spam filter
  • Message taking

Platform

  • Call summaries, transcripts & recordings
  • Email and text notifications
  • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise-grade security
Enterprise-grade security
Bank-level encryption
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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

What is a virtual receptionist?

A virtual receptionist is a service that answers your business calls on your behalf—greeting callers, taking messages, and booking appointments. Alice is an AI-powered virtual receptionist that does all of this 24/7 without the overhead of hiring staff.

How much does a virtual receptionist cost?

Alice, our AI-powered virtual receptionist, starts at $49/month for small businesses, which is a fraction of the cost of a full-time receptionist ($3,000+/month). There are no setup fees, and you can try it free for 7 days with no credit card required.

Can an AI receptionist book appointments?

Yes! Alice integrates with Google Calendar to book appointments in real-time during calls. She can check availability, suggest times, and send confirmation texts to customers.

Does an AI receptionist work after hours?

Absolutely. Unlike human receptionists, Alice works 24/7/365—nights, weekends, and holidays. Every call gets answered professionally, so you never miss a lead, even at 2 AM.

How does Alice learn about my business?

During setup, you share your website URL and answer a few questions about your services. Alice analyzes this information to understand your business, pricing, service areas, and common customer questions—typically in under 5 minutes.

Can Alice transfer calls to me or my team?

Yes. You can set rules for when Alice should transfer calls directly to you or specific team members. For example, transfer urgent calls immediately, but take messages for routine inquiries.

What happens if Alice can't answer a question?

If Alice encounters a question outside her training, she'll politely take a detailed message and notify you immediately via text and email. You can then follow up personally or update Alice's knowledge base.

Is my data secure with an AI receptionist?

Yes. Alice uses enterprise-grade encryption for all calls and data. We're committed to privacy and never sell or share your customer information. All recordings and transcripts are stored securely and accessible only to you.

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