ZERO Missed calls. More business Won.

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The only 24/7 call handling solution with the combined ability to pick up and qualify calls with advanced AI, and transfer real leads to expert agents who convert.
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Why Smith.ai?

Why businesses choose our AI Receptionist

Over 10+ years in business, we’ve learned through millions of calls what matters most to customers and callers alike.
24/7 Availability
Never miss an inbound call, day or night. Lead screening, intake, scheduling, and more.
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AI-Led, Human Supported
For complex or sensitive interactions, our trained live agents step in.
Custom Call Playbooks for AI Receptionist
Custom Call Handling
Call playbooks that fit your business needs. No code or complicated decision trees.
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Streamlined Operations
Native and custom integrations connect AI Receptionist with your current systems, automatically.
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Versatile Call Handling

AI answering customized for your industry

AI Receptionist is flexible to fit your industry and use case. Serve new leads and existing clients on the same line with your own customized call playbooks.

Home services

AI Receptionist helps a caller seeking assistance with a plumbing emergency.

Law firm

An existing client calls their law firm and AI Receptionist captures every detail.

Pet services

Operating at a vet clinic, AI Receptionist triages a request from a concerned pet owner.
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Experience AI Receptionist

Be the caller: Ring our demo lines to interact with AI Receptionist live and hear samples of how calls can be handled.
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AI Receptionist Dashboard

Understand your callers

Real-time insights help you see the bigger picture of your inbound calls. Detailed call summaries, recordings, and transcripts keep you in the loop.
  • Quickly learn more about who’s calling you, when & why
  • Easily see & hear how your calls were handled
  • Get notified of new calls instantly or daily
  • Connect to your CRM for automatic updates
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AI RECEPTIONIST

Product features

Voice customization

Set the right tone for every call with a voice that matches your brand

Ava

Intelligent and confident
Professional

Tyler

Clear and approachable
Friendly

Marcus

Cool and confident
Casual

Emma

Warm and composed
Professional

Sierra

Upbeat and expressive
Friendly

Logan

Relaxed and approachable
Casual
CUSTOM INSTRUCTIONS

Custom Call Playbooks

AI Receptionist handles qualified leads, existing clients, vendors, and other callers differently, based on the instructions in your custom call handling playbook. It asks questions and collects information per your instructions, making follow-up easy.
Existing Clients
Existing Clients
Expedite service by routing current customers to speak directly with your team, schedule an appointment, or simply leave a message.
Qualified Leads
Qualified Leads
After automated intake, prompt potential new clients to book a consultation or transfer them directly to your sales team.
Spam Calls
Unknown Callers
Take a message and avoid wasting time on solicitations or spam. Allow salespeople and other callers to leave a message.
end-to-end integrations

Pipe new calls directly into your existing business tools

Get real-time syncing with over 5,000 integrations — qualified callers can trigger custom outcomes that immediately impact your business day.
AI RECEPTIONIST PRICING

Pricing that scales with you

All plans include our 30-day money-back guarantee. Setup in minutes.
Starter

30 calls

$97.50 / month
($3.25 per call)
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Overage: $4.25/call over 30
Growth

90 calls

$270.00 / month
($3.00 per call)
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Overage: $4.00/call over 90
Scale

300 calls

$825.00 / month
($2.75 per call)
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Overage: $3.75/call over 300
Enterprise

Custom

Get tailored pricing
(As low as $1.50 per call)
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Custom pricing based on needs

All Plans Include

Lead Qualification & Intake
English & Spanish Fluency
24/7 Human Agent Backup
Free White-Glove Setup
Free Spam Blocking
Rich Business Insights
Live Customer Support
Call Recordings & Transcripts
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions you might have

Direct answers to your most pressing questions about our services.

About the AI Receptionist

  • What is AI Receptionist, and how does it work?
    AI Receptionist is a call answering solution that listens, transcribes, and responds to calls, escalating to a human when needed — the first AI-led phone answering service with 24/7 human support.
  • What types of calls can AI Receptionist handle?
    AI Receptionist screens leads, books appointments, blocks spam, and escalates complex calls to a human receptionist, delivering 24/7 complete coverage.
  • Will callers know they are speaking to AI?
    Yes. AI Receptionist uses a conversational voice, and businesses can customize greetings to introduce the service transparently and professionally.

Human Receptionist Involvement

  • Who are these human receptionists?
    We employ 500 Virtual Receptionists across North America who are rigorously trained to handle a wide range of call scenarios across industries and applications. They work from quiet home offices to give you the experience of an in-house staff person, with none of the "call center" vibe.
  • Can I customize when calls escalate to a human receptionist?
    Yes. Escalation rules are built into your call handling playbook and tailored to match your business needs.
  • How smooth is the transition between AI and a human receptionist?
    Transitions are seamless, AI Receptionist will always inform the caller before connecting them to a human agent, avoiding cold transfers and jarring experiences.

Billing, Pricing, and Value

  • How is billing structured for AI Receptionist?
    Smith.ai offers simple per-call pricing with no setup fees, no contracts, no spam charges, and a 30-day money-back guarantee for risk-free signup. Subscribe month-to-month and cancel anytime.
  • Is there an extra fee when a call escalates from AI to a human receptionist?
    No. Human escalation is included with every AI Receptionist subscription. Smith.ai is the first AI-first answering service that provides 24/7 human support.
  • How does AI Receptionist save businesses money compared to hiring in-house staff?
    AI Receptionist offers 24/7 call handling without hiring, training, or managing staff — reducing overhead while ensuring no missed calls.

Quality, Security, and Integrations

  • How does Smith.ai ensure call quality with AI Receptionist?
    Every call is recorded and transcribed, providing a clear, verifiable record for quality assurance, training, and business documentation.
  • Is caller data secure with AI Receptionist?
    Yes. Smith.ai follows strict security protocols including encrypted storage for call recordings and transcripts.
  • Can AI Receptionist integrate with my CRM and other tools?
    Yes. AI Receptionist natively integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Clio Grow, Clio Manage, plus 5,000+ apps either natively, or through Zapier and Make.
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Create your receptionist in 15 minutes and start receiving calls immediately. Try it for 30 days risk-free with our money-back guarantee.