--- title: "AI Receptionist for Small Business — Never Miss a Call | SkipCalls" description: "The AI receptionist & 24/7 AI answering service for small business: answers every call, books appointments, texts summaries, blocks spam. From $29.99/month." canonical_url: "https://skipcalls.com" markdown_url: "https://skipcalls.com/index.md" updated: "2026-11-03" --- Source: https://skipcalls.com # AI Receptionist for Small Business That Answers Every Call 24/7 > SkipCalls (skipcalls.com) is an AI phone receptionist for small businesses: it answers every call 24/7, captures leads, books appointments, transfers urgent calls and texts callers back. Made by CailTech Inc. (Delaware, USA). Web app: app.skipcalls.com; iOS and Android apps. SkipCalls is not a skip-tracing or people-search service, a call-blocking app, an auto-dialer or outbound call center, and it is not affiliated with other brands named "Skip" (food delivery, payments, scooters). It answers inbound calls for a business on its own number or on a number the business forwards to it. SkipCalls is an AI receptionist and 24/7 AI answering service for small business that answers every call, books appointments, texts call summaries, screens spam, and transfers urgent callers. - Keep your current number - Connects to your calendar & CRM - Works with your carrier - Sounds human ## Try it Call the live demo line +1 (888) 884-9511 and talk to the receptionist as a customer would. No signup. ## How it works 1. Forward your existing business line to SkipCalls, or get a new number. Setup takes about 5 minutes. 2. The AI receptionist answers every call 24/7, answers questions from your business details, books appointments, transfers urgent callers and blocks spam. 3. You get a summary and transcript of every call in the app, by text or by email. ## Features - [Appointment booking](https://skipcalls.com/features/appointment-scheduling): Finds an open slot and books it on your calendar during the call. - [Calendar and booking integrations](https://skipcalls.com/integrations): Google, Outlook, Apple, Calendly, Cal.com and more, connected in a few clicks. - [Urgent call transfers](https://skipcalls.com/features/call-transfers): Warm or cold transfers by your rules, with a briefing for your teammate first. - [Spam blocking](https://skipcalls.com/features/spam-blocking): About 9 million known spam numbers are stopped before your phone rings. - [Spanish and 10+ languages](https://skipcalls.com/features/multilingual): Detects the caller's language and switches automatically, on every plan. - [Transcripts and call summaries](https://skipcalls.com/features/call-transcription): Every call is transcribed, and a summary lands on your phone when it ends. - [Built-in CRM](https://skipcalls.com/features/built-in-crm): Each caller gets one timeline of calls, texts and appointments. - [Personalized greetings](https://skipcalls.com/features/personalized-greetings): Known callers are greeted by name the moment they call. - [Real-time call supervision](https://skipcalls.com/features/real-time-supervision): A second check watches each call so nothing important is skipped. - [Voice cloning](https://skipcalls.com/features/voice-cloning) (PRO): Your receptionist can speak in your own voice from a short sample. - [AI text replies](https://skipcalls.com/features/sms-auto-replies) (PRO): Answers incoming texts from your business knowledge. - [Website chat](https://skipcalls.com/features/website-widget) (PRO): Visitors talk to your receptionist straight from your site. - [Email Receptionist](https://skipcalls.com/features/email-receptionist) (PRO): Replies to customer emails or drafts them for your approval. - [CRM integrations](https://skipcalls.com/features/crm-integration) (PRO): Call data syncs to HubSpot, Salesforce, Jobber and more. - [API, webhooks and custom functions](https://skipcalls.com/features/custom-agent-functions) (PRO): Connect your own systems so the receptionist can look up and update them. - [Custom data collection](https://skipcalls.com/features/data-collection) (PRO): Collects the intake fields you define and checks each call against them. - [Quotes from your own prices](https://skipcalls.com/features/ai-quoting) (PRO): A ready quote with the math after every price call, ready to send in one tap. ## Pricing Starter costs $29.99/month or $249.99/year ($20.83/mo). Monthly plans start with a 7-day free trial (card required); there is a 30-day money-back guarantee and no contract. Full plans: [pricing](https://skipcalls.com/pricing.md). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is an AI receptionist? An AI receptionist is software that answers your business phone like a trained front-desk employee. SkipCalls picks up every call 24/7, answers questions about your business, books appointments, takes messages, transfers urgent callers to you, and texts you a summary of each call. ### What's the difference between an AI answering service and a virtual receptionist? A traditional virtual receptionist or answering service uses remote human operators billed per minute or per call. An AI answering service like SkipCalls answers instantly with no hold time, works 24/7 with unlimited minutes, and costs a flat monthly price — a fraction of a human virtual receptionist. ### What's the best AI receptionist for small business? The best AI receptionist for a small business answers on your existing number, sounds natural, books jobs into your calendar, transfers urgent calls, and blocks spam at a flat price. SkipCalls does all of that and is built for contractors, home services, and other small businesses that run on calls. ### Does SkipCalls really sound like a real person? Yes. SkipCalls uses advanced AI voice technology, including voice cloning, so it can even sound like you. Unlike other "robotic" call answering services, your AI receptionist speaks naturally and makes customers feel like they're talking to a real assistant. ### What happens if the AI can't answer a question? If a caller asks something outside of your setup, SkipCalls politely explains that you'll get back to them. You instantly receive a notification so you can follow up directly. This way, no lead is ever lost. ### How long does setup take? Setup takes less than 5 minutes. Just forward your calls, choose your greeting, and SkipCalls is live. No extra hardware, no complicated training, and no IT required. ### Can I customize what the AI says? Yes. You can customize greetings, scripts, FAQs, and even the way your AI receptionist responds. SkipCalls adapts to your business — whether you're a handyman, electrician, plumber, real estate agent, or any small business owner. ### What if I want to take a call myself? You're always in control. SkipCalls only answers when you can't. If you want to pick up a call directly, you can — and your customers won't notice any difference. ### How much does SkipCalls cost? SkipCalls is just $29.99/month — less than a single missed call costs your business. Or save 30% with our annual plan at $249.99/year. One captured client call can pay for months of service. Our customers typically recover $500–$5,000 every month by avoiding missed calls. ### Will my customers know it's an AI? No. SkipCalls is designed to sound natural and professional. With voice cloning, it can even speak in your own voice, so customers never realize it's an AI. ### What industries is SkipCalls best for? SkipCalls is built for contractors, electricians, plumbers, handymen, real estate agents, and other service-based small businesses. If missed client calls cost you jobs or revenue, SkipCalls can help. ### Does SkipCalls filter spam calls? Yes. SkipCalls automatically detects robocalls, spam, and telemarketers, so you only spend time on real customers. ### Can SkipCalls book jobs directly in my calendar? Yes. SkipCalls integrates with your calendar to schedule estimates and appointments automatically. Every booked job is saved with customer details, so you stay organized without extra effort. ### Is SkipCalls available 24/7? Yes. Your AI receptionist answers calls nights, weekends, and during emergencies. No matter when clients call, you'll never miss a lead. ### Is SkipCalls cheaper than hiring a receptionist? Yes. SkipCalls costs far less than a part-time receptionist and works 24/7, with unlimited minutes on one flat plan. ## More - [Pricing](https://skipcalls.com/pricing.md) - [For AI agents (MCP setup)](https://skipcalls.com/for-agents.md) - [Blog](https://skipcalls.com/blog.md) - [Features](https://skipcalls.com/features) · [Industries](https://skipcalls.com/ai-receptionist-for) · [Integrations](https://skipcalls.com/integrations) · [How it works](https://skipcalls.com/how-it-works) - [llms.txt](https://skipcalls.com/llms.txt) · [llms-full.txt](https://skipcalls.com/llms-full.txt) · [Developer guide](https://skipcalls.com/developers.md) - Start: [web app](https://app.skipcalls.com/) · [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cail/id6742481289) · [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cail.app) - Support: team@skipcalls.com