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AI Virtual Receptionist for Small Business

Your AI Front Desk That Works 24/7

Operiq's AI receptionist handles calls, chat, SMS, and email — answering questions, capturing leads, generating live price quotes, and booking appointments automatically. No missed calls. No slow responses. No staff overhead.

24/7 AI answering service — no missed calls
More leads captured vs. next-day response
<10 min Setup — go live same day
$24.99 Starting price — 50% beta discount

AI automation platform that replaces
your front desk — and does more.

One AI virtual receptionist handles lead capture, appointment booking, price quoting, and client communication across every channel — chat, phone, SMS, and email.

AI Chat & Lead Capture

AI-powered chat widget answers visitor questions instantly, captures leads with name/email/phone, and qualifies service interest automatically.

SMS Automation

Automated SMS follow-up sequences nurture leads, remind clients of appointments, and re-engage prospects — all triggered automatically by your workflows.

Email & Contact Capture

Every conversation captures contact details — name, email, phone, service interest. Build your client list automatically with zero manual data entry.

AI Voice Receptionist

AI-powered phone answering handles inbound calls 24/7 — answers questions, takes messages, routes urgent calls to you. Your virtual receptionist never takes a day off.

AI Appointment Booking

Automated appointment booking via conversation. Real-time Calendly availability shows clients open slots. Confirmations and reminders sent automatically.

Omnichannel Communication

Omnichannel AI automation across chat, SMS, email, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and phone. One AI, consistent brand voice, unified lead tracking across every channel.

500+
Businesses
50K+
Conversations/Mo
99.9%
Uptime

The numbers behind
the missed opportunities.

An AI answering service eliminates the response time gap that costs service businesses 42% of their leads. See pricing →

42%
of service businesses lose clients to slow response times — most within the first hour
$2,800
average monthly cost of a human receptionist vs. $49–$349 for full AI coverage
more leads captured when a business responds instantly vs. next business day

What business owners say.

Real results from service professionals who made the switch.

★★★★★

"I used to lose half my weekend leads because I couldn't respond until Monday. Now Operiq handles everything instantly. I woke up to 3 booked consultations on a Sunday morning."

MT
Marcus T.
Tax Consultant · Chicago, IL
★★★★★

"My clients ask the same 8 questions every single time. Now Ava answers all of them before I even pick up the phone. Setup took me 12 minutes. I wish I'd done it sooner."

SR
Sarah R.
Bookkeeper · Austin, TX
★★★★★

"As a mobile notary, I get calls at all hours for last-minute signings. Operiq captures the details, confirms availability, and books the appointment. It's like having a 24/7 dispatcher."

JK
James K.
Notary Public · Miami, FL

Three steps to your AI virtual receptionist.

Go from signup to live in under 10 minutes. No code, no sales call, no onboarding process. See AI receptionist pricing →

1

Upload Your Business Info

Services, pricing, FAQs, policies, booking rules — everything your AI receptionist needs to answer like a pro.

2

Customize Your AI Persona

Choose a name, voice, avatar, and personality. The AI adapts to your brand tone and customer experience standards.

3

Embed & Go Live

Copy one line of code to your website. Your AI starts answering questions, capturing leads, and booking clients instantly.

Operiq vs. hiring a human receptionist.

See how AI automation compares to human alternatives — and why service businesses choose Operiq's AI phone answering service for 24/7 coverage at a fraction of the cost.

Feature Operiq AI Smith.ai Frontdesk AI Ruby
Setup Time Under 10 min 1–3 days 1–2 weeks 1–3 days
Starting Price $24.99/mo $49 $285/mo $300+/mo $235/mo
Pricing Model Flat monthly Per-minute billing Per-conversation Per-minute billing
24/7 Availability After-hours surcharge After-hours surcharge
Website Chat Widget ✓ Included ✗ Phone only
Lead Capture + Qualification ✓ Automated ✓ Manual Basic Basic
Appointment Booking ✓ Included Add-on cost
Custom AI Training ✓ Full control ✗ Human agents Limited ✗ Human agents
Instant Responses ✓ Sub-second ✗ Human wait ✗ Human wait
Setup Complexity Self-serve, no contract Sales call required Onboarding required Sales call required

Meet clients where they already are.

One AI assistant across every channel. Automated customer communication that captures leads and books appointments — whether they reach you via chat, phone, SMS, or social.

Train your AI assistant
on your business.

A business-trained AI assistant customized to your workflows, tone, and customer experience. Not a generic chatbot — your receptionist.

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Everything you need to know
about AI phone answering.

An AI receptionist is a virtual customer support agent that answers calls, responds to chat inquiries, captures leads, and books appointments using artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional answering services, an AI voice receptionist works 24/7, handles unlimited simultaneous conversations, and never needs a break.

An AI receptionist is a virtual call handling system that uses artificial intelligence to answer phone calls and chat inquiries. When a caller reaches your business, the AI receptionist answers using your custom voice and knowledge base, responds to common questions, captures contact information, and routes calls based on urgency. It connects to your calendar to book appointments automatically and sends follow-up messages without any human involvement.
AI phone answering works by routing your business calls to an AI system trained on your business information. When someone calls, the AI greets them using your custom greeting, answers questions from your knowledge base (services, pricing, policies), captures caller details, and can transfer urgent calls to you. Setup takes under 10 minutes — just upload your business info and point your existing phone number to the AI.
Yes. Operiq's AI appointment booking connects to your Calendly account to show real-time availability during conversations. When a caller wants to book, the AI presents open slots and confirms the appointment without any back-and-forth. Confirmation messages and reminders go out automatically. This is one of the most valuable features for service businesses — clients can book anytime, even when you're asleep.
Service businesses of all types use AI receptionists. The most common include: tax professionals and accountants during busy season, notary publics handling loan signings, consultants and coaches qualifying prospects, real estate agents showing properties, home service contractors scheduling estimates, medical and dental offices for patient intake, and any business that loses leads to slow response times. If you answer the same questions repeatedly, an AI receptionist can help.
AI receptionist pricing varies by provider. Operiq offers plans starting at $24.99/month during beta (normally $49/month), with plans up to $499.99/month for enterprise. This compares to human receptionists at $2,500–$4,000/month, or answering services charging $285+/month with per-minute billing. The key difference: AI works 24/7, handles unlimited conversations simultaneously, and never calls in sick. See full pricing details →
Yes. Operiq provides a dedicated phone number for your business, or you can port your existing number. Calls to your Operiq number are answered by your AI receptionist. You can also configure call forwarding so specific hours route to the AI while you handle other calls directly. No changes to your existing phone setup required — Operiq handles everything.
Operiq AI supports omnichannel communication across: website chat widget, inbound/outbound SMS, email, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger, and AI voice phone answering. One AI assistant handles all channels with consistent brand voice and unified lead tracking. Cross-channel experience means no context is lost when a lead moves from chat to SMS to a phone call.
Operiq is designed with compliance in mind. We support TCPA compliance for SMS communications, GDPR data handling for international contacts, and offer HIPAA-ready configuration for healthcare businesses. All conversation data is encrypted in transit and at rest. For businesses with specific compliance requirements, contact us to discuss your configuration needs.
Most clients can't tell they're talking to AI unless you tell them. You control the AI's name, voice, tone, and personality — it uses your business name and speaks naturally. You can choose to be transparent about having an AI receptionist, or let clients assume they're talking to a human. Either way works. The AI handles routine questions; complex issues route to you.
Most businesses go live in under 10 minutes. You upload your services, pricing, FAQs, booking rules, and policies to your knowledge base — the AI learns from this. Then you copy one line of code to your website or point your phone number to Operiq. That's it. No sales call required. No onboarding process. No waiting for implementation.
Every lead captured by your AI receptionist is saved to your dashboard with full conversation history, contact details (name, email, phone), and service interest. You receive instant email notifications for new leads. Operiq also integrates with HubSpot and Salesforce for CRM sync. No lead falls through the cracks — every inquiry gets a response.
Yes — that's the core benefit. Your AI receptionist works 24/7: evenings, weekends, holidays, and 3am when a prospect is searching for your services. No overtime pay. No missed leads while you're closed. No voicemail black holes. Every inquiry gets an instant response, every lead gets captured, and every appointment request gets handled — regardless of when it comes in.
Human receptionists cost $2,500–$4,000/month, work 40 hours per week (80-hour work weeks exist but not for one person), handle one conversation at a time, and can't answer at 3am on Sunday. Operiq starts at $24.99/month during beta, works 24/7, handles unlimited simultaneous conversations, never calls in sick, and doesn't require benefits. For most service businesses, the math isn't close.
Yes. You build a comprehensive knowledge base in your dashboard with your services, pricing tiers, FAQs, booking rules, policies, team information, and brand voice. The AI draws from this knowledge to answer questions accurately. You can update it anytime — add new services, change pricing, update policies — and the AI learns immediately. No training sessions or ongoing maintenance required.
When a question falls outside your knowledge base, Operiq doesn't guess or hallucinate — it captures the caller's contact information, summarizes what they needed, and flags it for your follow-up. You get an email notification with the full context so you can respond personally. No dead ends. No wrong information. Just a warm handoff that keeps every lead warm.
Yes — no long-term contracts, no cancellation fees, no commitments. Cancel directly from your dashboard whenever you want. Beta pricing is locked in for as long as you keep your subscription active. If you cancel and later resubscribe, you'll move to standard pricing. We're confident you won't want to leave, but we don't lock you in to prove it.
Beta Pricing — Early Adopter Rates

Scale your front desk
without scaling headcount.

No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes your AI virtual receptionist, lead capture, and appointment booking. Lock in beta pricing while it lasts.

Starter

Essential

Solo entrepreneurs & small service providers

$49/mo
$24.99
per month
49% off
  • AI Website Chat Assistant
  • Basic Lead Capture
  • FAQ Responses
  • Appointment Booking Integration
  • Dedicated Phone Line Included
  • Choose: Local Number or 800 Number
  • Email Notifications
  • 1 Team User
  • Basic Knowledge Base
  • Up to 500 conversations/mo
Start Now — $24.99/mo
Growth

Growth

Multi-location businesses, agencies & high-volume teams

$349/mo
$174.99
per month
50% off
  • Everything in Professional
  • Dedicated Phone Line Included
  • Choose: Local Number or 800 Number
  • Advanced Workflow Automation
  • Priority Support
  • Advanced Analytics
  • AI Lead Qualification
  • Workflow Customization
  • Client Journey Automation
  • Team Performance Reporting
  • Up to 15 Team Users
  • Up to 20,000 conversations/mo
Start Now — $174.99/mo
Enterprise

Enterprise

Large organizations, franchises & white-label partnerships

$999/mo
$499.99
per month
50% off
  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited Conversations
  • Unlimited Team Users
  • White-Label Options
  • API Access
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Dedicated Onboarding
  • Custom Integrations
  • Priority Infrastructure Support
Start Now — $499.99/mo
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Premium Add-on

Vanity 800 Number

Stand out with a custom 800 number like 1-800-555-HELP or 1-800-GET-AIVA — memorable, professional, unmistakably yours.

$39/mo $19.99/mo ✦ Beta Rate
Add to Any Plan

Available on Starter, Professional & Growth plans

No long-term contracts Cancel anytime Instant setup, no sales call All plans include knowledge base training TCPA & GDPR compliant Secure cloud infrastructure
TCPA Compliant
GDPR Ready
256-bit Encryption
HIPAA-Ready

* Prices are subject to change.

* Clients who sign up during the beta period will receive the discounted rate for the duration of their active subscription as a thank you for being an early adopter.

* If service is cancelled, the promotional pricing is forfeited. Re-subscribing will be at the standard rate.

* A porting fee applies to transfer your phone number out of Operiq.

Duration of Service Porting Fee
Less than 60 days$25
60–89 days$15
90 days – 1 year$5
1 year or moreFree

Service businesses that value
every client interaction.

How Operiq Helps Tax Professionals

Example: A client visits your site in February asking about 1099 filing deadlines. Ava answers instantly, books a consultation, and captures their contact info — all before you open the office.
  • Handles the flood of repetitive tax season questions 24/7
  • Books consultations automatically without back-and-forth emails
  • Answers document requirement questions (W-2s, 1099s, receipts)
  • Qualifies new clients and captures service interest for follow-up

How Operiq Helps Notaries

Example: A client needs a last-minute loan signing on Saturday. Ava captures the details, confirms your availability, and books the appointment — even at 11pm when you're off the clock.
  • Books mobile appointments and manages location/time logistics
  • Answers document requirement questions before appointments
  • Handles last-minute and after-hours booking requests
  • Captures service type (loan signings, wills, POA) to prep you

How Operiq Helps Accountants

Example: During month-end close, clients are asking about document submissions. Ava handles all incoming questions so your team can focus on the close — zero interruptions.
  • Manages client document collection inquiries without interrupting your team
  • Answers recurring monthly-close questions automatically
  • Books onboarding calls and discovery sessions for new clients
  • Captures client details and service interest for CRM handoff

How Operiq Helps Consultants

Example: A prospect visits your site after reading your LinkedIn article. Ava qualifies them (budget, timeline, challenge), books a discovery call, and warms them up before you even see their name.
  • Qualifies prospects before they hit your calendar
  • Books discovery calls and scoping sessions automatically
  • Answers engagement model and pricing scope questions
  • Captures project details to give you context before every call

How Operiq Helps Coaches

Example: A potential client visits your site at midnight after seeing your Instagram post. Ava answers their questions about your program, collects their goals, and books a discovery session.
  • Books discovery and intake sessions without manual scheduling
  • Answers program structure and pricing questions 24/7
  • Collects intake information (goals, challenges, timeline)
  • Captures leads from social traffic that lands outside business hours

How Operiq Helps Bookkeepers

Example: A new business owner finds you on Google and has 12 questions about monthly bookkeeping. Ava answers them all, captures their details, and books an onboarding call — no back-and-forth needed.
  • Handles client onboarding inquiries and service scope questions
  • Manages recurring document request reminders via chat
  • Books onboarding and review calls automatically
  • Captures business size, software used, and service interest

How Operiq Helps Agencies

Example: You run 3 client accounts and a prospect submits a brief at 2am. Ava qualifies the lead, captures project scope, and books a discovery call — so your team starts Monday with a warm, pre-qualified opportunity.
  • Qualifies inbound leads at scale across multiple client accounts
  • Captures project scope, budget signals, and timeline for proposals
  • Books discovery calls and credentials presentations automatically
  • Handles intake for white-label or multi-brand deployments

How Operiq Helps Service-Based Businesses

Example: A local cleaning company misses 40% of calls from new clients. After deploying Operiq, every inquiry is captured, qualified, and booked — 24/7, even when the owner is on a job site.
  • Captures leads from missed calls, late-night inquiries, and web traffic
  • Answers pricing and service availability questions instantly
  • Books estimates, consultations, and service appointments
  • Eliminates slow response time that costs you clients to competitors
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