AI receptionist answers every call instantly. Book appointments, handle inquiries, route calls - 24/7/365. Natural conversations, not robotic menus. From $0.04/min.
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Everything a great receptionist does - and more
AI receptionist answers calls instantly at any hour. No missed calls, no voicemail, no hold times. Every caller gets immediate attention.
AI checks real-time calendar availability and books appointments. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, Calendly, and practice management software.
AI receptionist answers FAQs, provides business information, hours, directions, and services. Natural conversation, not robotic menus.
Route calls to the right person or department based on caller needs. Transfer with full context so staff never start from scratch.
AI receptionist speaks 24+ languages including Hindi, Spanish, and regional Indian languages. Serve diverse client bases effortlessly.
For healthcare practices - HIPAA compliant AI receptionist with secure data handling and encrypted call recordings.
See how AI receptionist handles a typical call
AI Receptionist:
Good afternoon, Dr. Sharma's Dental Clinic. How can I help you today?
Caller:
Hi, I'd like to schedule a teeth cleaning appointment.
AI Receptionist:
I'd be happy to help you schedule a cleaning. Are you an existing patient with us?
Caller:
Yes, my name is Priya Patel.
AI Receptionist:
Welcome back, Priya! I see your last cleaning was 7 months ago. We have openings this Thursday at 10 AM, 2 PM, or Saturday at 11 AM. Which works best for you?
Caller:
Thursday at 2 PM please.
AI Receptionist:
Perfect! I've booked you for a dental cleaning on Thursday at 2 PM. You'll receive a confirmation text shortly. We'll see you then, Priya!
Appointment Booked
Calendar updated, confirmation SMS sent, reminder scheduled for Wednesday
Set up in a day, not weeks
Configure business hours, services, FAQs, and greeting. Customize the AI's voice and personality.
Forward your existing number or get a new one. Works with any phone system via Twilio or Exotel.
Connect Google Calendar, Outlook, or your scheduling software for real-time appointment booking.
AI receptionist starts answering calls immediately. Monitor performance from your dashboard.
The benefits of a great receptionist, without the limitations
Never Miss a Call
24/7/365 coverage
80% Cost Savings
vs. hiring receptionist
Instant Answers
<500ms response time
No Training Needed
AI learns your business
Zero Wait Time
Answered immediately
Natural Conversation
No phone menus
Instant Booking
Real-time scheduling
Any Language
Speak their language
Trusted by clinics, law firms, and businesses of all sizes
Patient scheduling, prescription inquiries, appointment reminders
Appointment booking, insurance questions, emergency triage
Client intake, consultation scheduling, case status updates
Property inquiries, viewing scheduling, lead qualification
Service booking, availability checks, pricing info
General inquiries, hours, directions, service information
Compare the options for handling your business calls
| Feature | AI Receptionist | Human Receptionist | Answering Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Availability | Yes | No (8-10 hrs) | Yes |
| Response Time | <500ms | Varies | 30+ seconds |
| Book Appointments | Yes (real-time) | Yes | Sometimes |
| Answer FAQs | Yes (unlimited) | Yes | Limited |
| Multiple Languages | 24+ | 1-2 | Limited |
| Concurrent Calls | Unlimited | 1 | Limited |
| Monthly Cost | $18-60 | $2,500-4,000 | $200-500 |
| Sick Days/Vacation | Never | Yes | N/A |
Real results from real businesses
"We used to miss 30% of calls during lunch and after hours. Now every call is answered instantly. Appointment bookings increased 40% in the first month."
40% More Bookings
Healthcare
Practice Manager
"AI receptionist handles client intake calls better than we expected. It qualifies leads, schedules consultations, and our attorneys only talk to serious prospects."
3x More Consultations
Legal
Managing Partner
"Saved $36,000/year by not hiring a second receptionist. AI handles overflow calls and after-hours perfectly. Clients don't even know it's AI."
$36K/Year Saved
Property
Broker
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Common questions about AI receptionist for business
An AI receptionist is an intelligent phone system that answers calls, greets callers, handles inquiries, books appointments, and routes calls - just like a human receptionist but available 24/7. Unlike traditional voicemail or IVR systems, AI receptionists have natural conversations and understand what callers need.
Yes! Our AI receptionist integrates with popular calendar systems (Google Calendar, Outlook, Calendly, Acuity) and practice management software. It checks real-time availability, books appointments, sends confirmation texts/emails, and handles rescheduling - all during the call.
Edesy AI receptionist starts at $0.04 per minute, plus telephony. Compare this to hiring a receptionist at $15-25/hour or traditional answering services at $1-2 per call. Most businesses save 80% while getting 24/7 coverage. Monthly plans start at $18/month with included minutes.
Yes, our AI receptionist is ideal for medical and dental practices. It handles patient scheduling, prescription refill requests, appointment reminders, and general inquiries. HIPAA compliant option available with encrypted calls and secure data handling.
Absolutely. The AI receptionist can transfer calls to specific people, departments, or on-call staff based on caller needs. It provides a warm handoff with full context - the caller's name, reason for calling, and any information already collected.
The AI receptionist works 24/7/365 - there are no 'after hours'. It answers calls at midnight, on weekends, and holidays. For urgent matters, it can page on-call staff. For routine calls, it books appointments for the next business day and sends detailed messages.
AI receptionist is faster (instant vs. 30+ second pickup), cheaper ($0.04/min vs. $0.75-1.50/min), more consistent (perfect every call), and smarter (books appointments, answers FAQs). Traditional answering services just take messages; AI receptionist actually resolves caller needs.
Yes, AI receptionist handles unlimited concurrent calls. During busy periods when a human receptionist would put callers on hold, AI receptionist answers every call instantly. No caller ever waits or gets a busy signal.
The AI receptionist connects to your CRM so every call, lead, and appointment syncs automatically - no manual data entry. It supports popular CRMs including HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, and Pipedrive, plus calendar and scheduling tools like Google Calendar, Outlook, Calendly, and Acuity. Integration is configured from your dashboard, and webhooks or our API let you connect any other system.
Yes. Our AI answering service books directly into Calendly and Acuity, logs leads and calls into Zoho CRM, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive, and can push data to any tool via webhooks or our API. So an inbound call becomes a booked appointment and an updated CRM record in one step.
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Edesy AI Receptionist answers business calls 24/7 — booking appointments, routing callers and handling inquiries for clinics, law firms and small businesses.
Edesy AI Receptionist is one of the products built by Edesy, and runs as a hosted app at voice-agent.edesy.in. You can see how it fits alongside our other products on the Edesy products page.