AI Receptionist for Local Businesses | From $197/mo

Name: Brandcastl AI Receptionist
Brand: Brandcastl
Price: 197 USD

⚙️How it works

From missed call to booked job, automatically

Four steps that happen in real time, every time someone reaches out, day or night.

Call or message comes in

A customer calls, texts, or messages your business. The AI answers in seconds, no hold music and no voicemail.

Under 2 seconds24/7

AI qualifies the lead

It asks the right questions for your industry, service type, location, urgency, and budget, in a natural conversation.

Custom scriptYour tone

Books or schedules

It books appointments, takes a message, or flags urgent jobs to you, based on your preferences.

CalendarUrgent alerts

Lead syncs to your CRM

The full summary, contact info, and lead score land in your CRM, and your team gets a text or email alert.

CRMInstant alert

🤖What is included

Everything a receptionist does, plus more

Trained on your business, your services, and your tone. It runs the front desk so your team does not have to.

24/7 call answering

Answers every call instantly, nights, weekends, and holidays. No more voicemails losing you jobs.

Smart lead qualification

Asks questions tailored to your service, urgency, location, budget, and job type, before the lead hits your CRM.

Appointment booking

Connects to your calendar and books on the spot, no back-and-forth and no double bookings.

CRM sync

Every conversation creates a lead record with name, number, notes, lead score, and a summary.

Spam and robocall filtering

Filters out spam, robocalls, and time-wasters so only real leads reach your pipeline.

Summaries and transcripts

Every conversation is transcribed and summarized, so you know exactly what was said and what to do next.

📊CRM integration

Every conversation becomes a lead in your CRM

No manual data entry and no dropped leads. Everything is captured, scored, and pushed to your CRM the moment it ends.

1
Conversation handledThe AI answers, qualifies, and collects every detail in real time.
2
Lead scored automaticallyEach lead is scored by urgency, job size, and intent, and hot leads get flagged.
3
Pushed to your CRMA contact record with name, number, notes, transcript, and score, zero manual entry.
4
Your team gets notifiedAn instant text or email with the summary, so you follow up while the lead is warm.

Your CRM · live pipeline (example)

Mike T.Flooding emergency · 11:47 PM

Hot

Sandra J.HVAC tune-up · 8:12 AM

Booked

Robert C.Roof inspection quote · 2:34 PM

New

Amanda L.Dental cleaning · 9:05 AM

Booked

Syncing in real time · example data

💳Pricing

Simple plans for every size business

Every plan includes done-for-you setup, training, and CRM integration. No setup fees, no contracts, cancel anytime.

Starter

$197/mo

Web chat, social, and email, answered 24/7

AI web chat, answers visitors 24/7

AI WhatsApp messaging

Facebook and Instagram DM replies

AI email responses

Appointment booking and lead capture

Custom AI script trained on your business

All conversations in one inbox

CRM sync for every lead

Done-for-you setup, $0 setup fee

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No contract · Cancel anytime

Professional Most popular

$397/mo

Adds SMS and missed-call text-back

Everything in Starter

AI SMS messaging with a local number

Missed-call text-back, recovers lost leads

AI replies to SMS campaigns

SMS sequences written for you

Monthly performance report

Priority support

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AI Receptionist vs. hiring a human

Feature	Brandcastl AI	Human receptionist	Voicemail
Monthly cost	$197 to $997	$3,000 to $5,000+	Free
Available 24/7	✓	✗	✗
Answers in under 2 seconds	✓	✗	✗
Web chat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, email	✓	✗	✗
SMS and missed-call text-back	Professional+	✗	✗
Answers live calls with an AI voice	Agency	✓	✗
Books appointments automatically	✓	✓	✗
CRM auto-sync for every lead	✓	✗	✗
Done-for-you setup	✓	✗	✗
Replies in multiple languages	✓	✗	✗
Never calls in sick	✓	✗	✗
No contract, cancel anytime	✓	✗	✓

🙋FAQ

Common questions

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Will callers know they're talking to an AI?

Yes, callers know they are speaking with an AI. It is trained to sound natural, warm, and conversational, and we customize the voice, name, tone, and script to match your business so it still feels personal.

Do I need to change my phone number?

No. You get a dedicated number for your AI Receptionist, and calls route to it. Your existing number and setup stay exactly as they are.

How long does setup take?

We handle everything: AI training, script writing, CRM integration, and routing. You approve the script and we go live, usually within 48 hours to 5 business days depending on your integrations.

Is the AI available after hours?

Yes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No sick days, no time off, and the same professionalism at 2 PM on a Tuesday or 2 AM on a Sunday.

Can I use this alongside my existing team?

Absolutely. It handles first contact, qualifies leads, and captures details so your staff can focus on closing and delivering the work. It complements your team, it does not replace it.

Is this available with my Brandcastl marketing plan?

Yes. You can buy the AI Receptionist on its own, no other plan required, and it is also included in our Dominator plan. Book a call and we will find the right fit.

Never miss another call, chat, or lead