An AI receptionist that picks up on the first ring, answers questions from your knowledge base, books appointments, and transfers to your team when a caller needs a person.
What your AI receptionist handles
Set it up once, and every call gets the same careful answer, day or night.
Hear the voices
Thanks for calling. How can I help you today?
249 voices
Across 31 languages, with every sample generated by Lightning TTS.
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Live in four steps
Everything below is set up in the Atoms dashboard or through the API.
Built for businesses that live on the phone
Your receptionist adapts to the calls your business actually gets.
AI receptionist vs live answering service
How an AI receptionist compares with the options most businesses use today.
| AI receptionist | Live answering service | Voicemail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answers every call | Yes, on the first ring | Depends on staffing | No one answers |
| Available 24/7 | Yes | Depends on plan | Yes, but no answers |
| Books appointments | Yes, through your calendar | Often, manually | No |
| Pricing | See agent pricing | Per minute or per call | Free |
| Setup time | Within 5 minutes | Days to weeks | At least 30 minutes |
| Consistency | Same answer every time | Varies by operator | Not applicable |
Works with your phone system
How an AI receptionist compares with the options most businesses use today.
Rent a number
Pick a number and go live, with nothing to set up.
Bring your own number
Keep the numbers your customers already know.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI receptionist?
How is an AI receptionist different from a virtual receptionist or answering service?
Can an AI receptionist book appointments?
Can I keep my existing phone number?
Will callers know they're talking to an AI?
Is it HIPAA compliant?