● AI receptionist for US small businesses

Never miss another call. Your AI receptionist picks up 24/7.

PhoneAnswerer answers every call in a natural, friendly voice — answering questions about your business, booking appointments straight into your calendar and taking messages while you get on with the job. Far better than voicemail, and a fraction of the cost of an answering service.

From $49/month Set up in 10 minutes No card needed to try
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Appointment bookedTue 10:00 AM · added to your calendar
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Sophie is answering ● Live call · 00:42
Good morning, Hughes Plumbing & Heating, this is Sophie. How can I help?
Hi, my water heater stopped working. Can someone come out this week?
Sorry to hear that! What's your ZIP code? … Great — I have Tuesday at 10 AM or Wednesday at 2 PM. Which works?
Tuesday at 10, please. I'm Sarah Jones.
You're all set, Sarah — Tuesday at 10 AM. I'll email you a confirmation.
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Summary sentby email & push alert
24/7Answers every call, day or night
7 daysFree trial, no card needed
10 minFrom sign-up to answering calls
$49Starting price per month
The problem

Every missed call is a customer ringing your competitor

Most callers won't leave a voicemail. If you can't pick up, they'll just call the next business on the list.

Answering it yourself

You're on a ladder, with a client or driving between jobs.

  • Constant interruptions
  • Calls missed after hours
  • No time for real work

Relying on voicemail

Callers hang up rather than leave a message.

  • Lost leads every week
  • Feels unprofessional
  • Endless call-backs

Hiring a receptionist

Staff or answering services cost hundreds or thousands a month.

  • $3,000+/month for staff
  • Business hours only
  • Vacations & sick days

There's a better way.

PhoneAnswerer answers instantly, knows your business inside out and books appointments into your calendar and sends you a clear summary of every call — for less than a couple of dollars a day.

  • Picks up every call, 24/7/365
  • Sounds natural and friendly
  • Books appointments on the call
  • Costs a fraction of a receptionist
Features

Everything a great receptionist does — without the salary

Trained on your business

Knows your services, prices and opening hours

Just enter your website or Google Business Profile. PhoneAnswerer learns about your business automatically, so it can answer common questions accurately from the very first call.

  • Learns from your website in minutes
  • Add your own FAQs and message-taking questions
  • Choose a voice, name and greeting
Business profile ✓ Trained
Websitewww.hughesplumbing.com
ServicesWater heaters, drain cleaning, remodels, emergency repairs
HoursMon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM
Service areaAustin, Round Rock & Cedar Park
Always on

Answers every call — evenings, weekends and holidays

No hold music, no busy signal, no voicemail. PhoneAnswerer handles several calls at once so customers aren't left waiting.

  • Several calls at the same time
  • Transfers urgent calls to you (Business & Pro)
  • Filters out spam and robocalls
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Calls answered47 · 0 missed
Spam calls blocked12
Appointment booking

Books appointments straight into your calendar

PhoneAnswerer checks your real availability and books the caller in while they're on the phone. Callers can also reschedule or cancel by calling back — your calendar stays up to date.

  • Google Calendar, Outlook / Microsoft 365 or our built-in calendar
  • Multiple team members, each with their own calendar
  • Smart scheduling: fills gaps, groups jobs by ZIP code, spreads work fairly
  • Confirmation email with a calendar invite, plus a reminder the day before
Tuesday Booked by Sophie
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10:00 AM · Sarah JonesWater heater repair · 78704
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12:30 PM · David RuizDrain cleaning · 78704
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3:00 PM · Amy KimEstimate for remodel · 78745
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Instant summaries

Every call summarized and sent to you

Get an email and a browser push notification the moment a call ends, with the caller's details, what they wanted and what happens next. Recordings and transcripts are in your account.

  • Email and push notifications
  • Call recordings and transcripts
  • Star, rate and add notes to calls
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Sarah JonesWater heater repair · booked Tue 10 AM
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Mark KhanEstimate for bathroom remodel · call back
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Emma WrightAsked about Saturday hours
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How it works

Up and running in three simple steps

No new phone system, no hardware, no technical know-how needed.

Add your business

Pop in your website or Google Business Profile and PhoneAnswerer learns what you do.

⏱ 2 minutes

Customize your receptionist

Pick a voice and greeting, connect your calendar and tell it how to handle messages and urgent calls.

⏱ 5 minutes

Forward your calls

Forward your existing business line or cell phone — works with AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and more. Or give out your new local number.

⏱ 3 minutes
Industries

Made for busy small businesses

Home services

Plumbers, HVAC & electricians

Book every job while you're on site. PhoneAnswerer asks the right questions, checks your calendar and books the visit — grouping jobs by ZIP code so you spend less time driving.

Try it free
Thanks for calling Patel Electric. Is this an emergency or a job you want to schedule?
Not an emergency — I need a new panel installed.
Got it. What's your ZIP code? … Great, I have Tuesday at 10 AM or Wednesday at 2 PM for an estimate. Which works better?
Pricing

Simple, honest pricing. No contracts.

Try it free for 7 days — no card needed. Cancel any time.

Starter

For owner-operators who need every call answered.

$49/month
plus sales tax · billed monthly
250 minutes / month
  • 24/7 AI call answering
  • Books, reschedules & cancels appointments
  • Google, Outlook or built-in calendar
  • Smart scheduling that cuts drive time
  • Message taking (2 custom scenarios)
  • Spam & robocall filtering
  • Recordings, transcripts & summaries
Start free trial

Pro

For busy, multi-crew businesses with high call volumes.

$299/month
plus sales tax · billed monthly
2,000 minutes / month
  • Everything in Business, plus:
  • Unlimited call scenarios
  • Priority email support
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Extra minutes 15¢/min

Go over your allowance? We'll never cut you off — pay only for what you use.

Pay annually 2 months free

Choose annual billing on any plan and get twelve months for the price of ten.

Every plan includes
Local number in your area codeUnlimited team members & calendarsMultiple calls at onceCustom voice & nameEmail & push call alertsRecordings & transcriptsCustom FAQs & answers7-day free trial
FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

How does the free trial work?

Sign up without a card and your receptionist is ready in minutes. For 7 days you can call it from your own phone numbers to test it (up to 30 minutes of calls). When you're happy, choose a plan to start answering your customers' calls.

Do I need a new phone number?

No. Keep your existing business line or cell phone number and set up call forwarding — we'll walk you through it for your carrier. You also get your own local number in the area code you choose, which you can give out directly if you prefer.

Does it sound like a robot?

No. PhoneAnswerer uses natural-sounding AI voices and speaks conversationally. You can choose from several American voices and give your receptionist its own name (Sophie by default) and greeting. Callers are told at the start of the call that they're speaking to an AI assistant and that the call may be recorded.

Can it book appointments?

Yes, on every plan. Connect Google Calendar or Outlook / Microsoft 365, or use our built-in calendar. Your receptionist checks real availability, offers the caller a couple of times and books the one they pick. Callers get a confirmation email with a calendar invite and a reminder the day before, and they can call back to reschedule or cancel.

What about emergencies?

PhoneAnswerer is not an emergency service. If a caller has a medical or safety emergency, your receptionist tells them to hang up and dial 911. On Business and Pro plans you can also have urgent calls transferred to you.

Is sales tax included?

Prices are in US dollars and don't include sales tax. Any applicable sales tax is added at checkout based on your location.

What happens if I go over my minutes?

We'll never stop answering your calls. Extra minutes are billed at 15¢ per minute, and we'll let you know if a bigger plan would save you money.

How is my data protected?

Your data is encrypted in transit and stored securely. Call recordings are deleted automatically after 30 days and transcripts after 12 months, and you can delete them sooner at any time. We never sell your data — see our privacy policy.

Can I cancel at any time?

Absolutely. There are no contracts or cancellation fees — cancel from your account in a couple of clicks.

Stop missing calls. Start winning more work.

Let PhoneAnswerer handle the phone while you focus on your customers.

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