Virtual receptionist · AI
An AI virtual receptionist that answers every call
Callara is an AI-powered virtual receptionist: it answers in your business name, screens and routes callers, books appointments, takes messages, and texts back missed calls — 24/7, with no contract.
Bilingual English/French · 24/7 answering · Flat pricing from $59 USD/month
What a Callara virtual receptionist does
The same job as a front-desk receptionist — without the breaks, sick days, or missed calls.
01
Answers every call
No call goes to voicemail. The AI picks up on the first ring, day or night, even when several people call at once.
02
Books appointments
Connects to your calendar and books directly — the caller leaves with a confirmed time, not a promise of a callback.
03
Qualifies & routes
Asks your intake questions, screens out spam, and transfers priority callers to the right person.
04
Takes messages
Every message is transcribed and sent to you by email and SMS, with a summary of the call.
05
Texts missed callers
If a call ends too soon, the AI sends a follow-up SMS and keeps the conversation going by text.
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Answers questions
The AI learns your business from your website and documents, then answers common questions accurately.
Human vs. AI virtual receptionist
| Human receptionist | AI virtual receptionist (Callara) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Billed per minute — climbs with volume | Flat monthly rate, unlimited fair-use minutes |
| Availability | Business hours + after-hours fees | 24/7/365 with no surcharge |
| Consistency | Varies by agent and shift | Same greeting, same accuracy, every call |
| Appointments | Often message-taking only | Books into your calendar automatically |
| Setup | Contracts and scripts | Live in ~10 minutes, self-serve |
Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual receptionist?+
It's a service that answers your business's incoming calls remotely. The classic model uses human agents in a call center; the modern model, like Callara, uses AI that does the same job at a fraction of the cost, 24/7.
How is an AI virtual receptionist different from voicemail?+
Voicemail records a message. An AI virtual receptionist holds a real conversation — it answers questions, qualifies the caller, books the appointment, and routes urgent calls, the way a front-desk person would.
How much does a virtual receptionist cost?+
Human services usually bill per minute. Callara is flat-rate: from $59 USD/month with no per-call fees and no contract.
Can callers tell it's an AI?+
The voice is natural, including native Quebec French. Most callers can't tell the difference, and you can set the AI to introduce itself as your assistant.
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