AI receptionist
An AI receptionist on the phone that answers every call
From €0.125/min and €1.05 a month for the number - no approval process, no multi-year contract.
Free account, no card needed.
How it works
You buy a number
A Czech number (+420) from any region or the 910 range is active within seconds of purchase - nothing to get approved up front.
You write what the receptionist should say
The system prompt spells out how the agent introduces itself, what it may promise, and how it collects a name and phone number. You'll find a ready-made prompt for your industry on its own page - pick it from the industry grid further down.
You forward the phone or put the number on your site
Set the routing in the portal or via the API and the agent starts answering calls. Find the message and call summary in the portal, or have them sent via a call.completed webhook; calls can also be transferred straight to your number.
How much an AI receptionist costs
You pay only for what actually happens: call minutes, the agent surcharge and a flat monthly fee for the number. Topped-up credit never expires.
| Volume | Calls per day | Call length | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business | 10 | 2 min | €76.05 |
| Busier line | 30 | 2 min | €226.05 |
| High-volume line | 100 | 2 min | €751.05 |
Prices exclude VAT; it's added when you pay by card.
The full rate list (calls, SMS, numbers) is on the Pricing page.
Calculate it for your business
Adjust the numbers for your industry to see the monthly price and the estimated benefit.
Ballpark estimate: assumes the AI receptionist answers every call you currently miss and each one turns into a deal worth the amount you entered. Actual results depend on your industry and demand.
An AI receptionist for your industry
A ready-made prompt, a sample conversation and a price calculated for your field.
An AI receptionist for dental clinics that books patients while you're chairside
Set up a Czech number in minutes and the agent starts answering calls even outside office hours. It books patients, notes why they're calling, and never makes up a price or a diagnosis.
An AI receptionist for auto repair shops that answers while you're under the car
Set up a number in minutes and the agent keeps answering while you're under a car or out on a test drive. It books appointments, notes the make, model and the problem described, and never invents a price or a diagnosis.
An AI receptionist for restaurants that takes reservations even during the rush
Set up a number in minutes and the agent keeps answering on weekends and in the middle of the dinner rush. It takes table reservations, states opening hours, and for larger bookings, says staff will confirm capacity.
An AI receptionist for your online store that answers every call
Some calls come in outside business hours, when nobody is there to answer - an AI receptionist on the phone still picks up, logs the order and the issue, and you follow up when you have time.
An AI receptionist for real estate that never misses a lead
Some buyers call in the evening, right after browsing a listing - an AI receptionist still answers, logs the viewing request, and the agent follows up once back from the field.
An AI receptionist for tradespeople that answers while you work
A customer with a burst pipe often will not call twice - an AI receptionist answers while you are on another job, and flags what needs handling first.
Try it now
Try out a live AI receptionist call - ask it anything, like your opening hours.
This call is a demo. We process the audio to produce a transcript and the call is recorded. Privacy policy
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an AI receptionist cost per month?
- You pay €0.125/min (the incoming call plus the voice agent combined) and €1.05 a month for the number - nothing else. At 10 calls a day averaging 2 minutes each, an AI receptionist costs roughly €76.05 a month; the calculator above works out the exact number for your volume.
- Is it legal to record phone calls in the Czech Republic?
- Telling the caller about recording is up to you as the number's operator, ideally in the agent's first sentence. Recordings are in the portal and we delete them after 90 days.
- Does the AI receptionist speak natural Czech?
- Yes - the agent speaks Czech (the default voice Milena, a calm and natural female voice; the catalog offers more Czech voices), and you also write the system prompt it follows in Czech; the docs recommend writing it in short, spoken Czech.
- How long does it take to set up an AI receptionist?
- A Czech number (+420) is active within seconds of purchase. Writing the prompt for what the receptionist should say and setting up call routing to the agent usually takes just a few minutes - no approval process, nothing to install.
- Will an AI receptionist replace a real person?
- No, it handles routine calls like bookings and opening-hours questions. Anything else it transfers to your number, or it takes a message so you can call back.
- What happens when the AI receptionist can't resolve a call?
- With transfer on, it hands the call to your number. Without it, it notes the name, phone number and reason, and you find the message in the call transcript in the portal.
- Is Twilio available for Czech phone numbers?
- Yes, but for a Czech number Twilio wants documents and their approval. At volai you buy a number in one step and it is active within seconds.
- What is a SIP trunk and why would a business need one?
- A SIP trunk carries calls over the internet instead of a classic line and suits your own PBX or an agent outside volai. Most small businesses don't need one; forwarding the number is enough.
Related: Pricing · Twilio alternative · Agent documentation · Privacy policy · SIP documentation
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