AI receptionist

An AI receptionist that answers the way your business does.

Calvo is an AI receptionist for CPA firms, restaurants, and cafes — custom-trained on how your business actually runs, so no call goes unanswered.

Calvo dashboardExample view

Calls in progress

4

Illustrative - not live data

  • Line 1Answering0:12
  • Line 2Qualifying1:04
  • Line 3Routing2:21
  • Line 4Logged3:47
Live transcriptInbound - first-time caller
  1. Caller

    Hi - I need to talk to someone about getting set up.

  2. Calvo

    Of course. Are you an existing client, or is this your first call with us?

  3. Caller

    First time.

  4. Calvo

    Thanks. I have your number and what you need - putting you through to the right person now.

The cost of a ringing phone

Every missed call is a customer who called someone else.

Phones ring hardest exactly when your team has the least room to answer them. The calls you don't pick up don't wait — they go to whoever does.

How it works

Four steps to an agent that knows your business.

  1. Tell us how your business runs

    We learn your services, hours, pricing logic, and the specific questions your callers actually ask.

  2. We build and train your agent

    Your Calvo agent is custom-configured — not a shared template — and tested against real call scenarios before it goes live.

  3. Calvo answers, every call

    Your agent handles inbound calls 24/7, escalating to a human exactly when it should.

  4. You see everything

    Transcripts, call outcomes, and performance are all visible in your dashboard.

What you get

Built around your operation, not a template.

Four things every Calvo agent does, whatever business it answers for.

  • Trained on your business, not a generic script

    Your agent learns your service list, your hours, your pricing logic, and the specific questions your callers actually ask. It is configured for your business alone — never a shared template — and tested against real call scenarios before it takes a live call.

    Agent configurationExample view
    • ServicesTrained
    • HoursTrained
    • Pricing logicTrained
    • Escalation rulesTrained
    • Questions your callers askTrained
  • Never misses a call

    Calvo answers instantly, every time, regardless of call volume or time of day.

    Call logExample view
    TimeDurationOutcome
    • 08:021:12Answered
    • 08:040:48Answered
    • 08:042:30Escalated
    • 08:071:05Answered

    Escalated to a person when your rules say it should.

  • Sounds like your business, not a robot

    Natural, low-latency voice conversations that don't feel like an IVR menu.

    Call audioExample view
    Natural conversationNo menu tree. No hold queue.
  • Full visibility

    Every call is logged, transcribed, and reportable through a dashboard your team actually checks.

    Call detailExample view

    Transcript

    Hi - I need to talk to someone about getting set up.

    Of course. Are you an existing client, or is this your first call with us?

    CRM syncReal time
    • Caller detailsSynced
    • Call outcomeSynced
    • TranscriptSyncing

Real result

CPA firm client

Proven with accounting firms.

Missed call rate
32%5%Before Calvo, after Calvo
Revenue lift
+13%Attributed to recovered calls

Accounting firms are where Calvo has the deepest track record and the numbers to show for it. The same agent also answers for restaurants, cafes, and service businesses — rebuilt around each one.

Read the CPA firm breakdown

Pricing

Priced by how much of your phone we answer.

Start on a pilot. Move to the plan that matches your call volume once it has earned it.

Self-configure

You set it up

Buy a plan, configure your own agent in the dashboard, and point your calls at it. Same answering engine, none of the setup done for you.

  • Starter

    Lightest call volume

    $100/ month

    150 minutes included

    • Set up your own agent in the dashboard
    • Answering, qualifying, and routing
    • Call transcripts and outcomes
    • Email support
    Sign in to get started
  • Growth

    Steady call volume

    $150/ month

    250 minutes included

    • Everything in Starter
    • More included minutes for a busier line
    • Priority email support
    Sign in to get started
  • Scale

    Busiest self-serve tier

    $200/ month

    400 minutes included

    • Everything in Growth
    • Highest self-serve minute allowance
    • Move to a managed plan whenever you want
    Sign in to get started

Sign-in is for accounts we have already provisioned. New to Calvo? Talk to us first.

We build it for you

We set it up and run it

We configure the agent, own the CRM integration, and keep tuning it after launch. You approve how it should answer; we do the rest.

  • Best for first-timers

    Pilot

    Start here

    $1,000/ month

    3,000 minutes included

    • 30-day risk-free pilot
    • Full refund guarantee
    • 24/7 AI coverage
    • Custom agent training
    • Real-time CRM sync
    Start with a pilot

    30-day pilot · Full refund if no measurable improvement

  • Standard

    After your pilot

    $1,700/ month

    5,600 minutes included

    • Real-time dashboard
    • 24/7 AI coverage
    • Weekly optimization
    • 48hr setup
    • Custom agent training
    Book a demo
  • ★ Peak SeasonMost popular

    Pro

    After your pilot

    $2,500/ month

    8,150 minutes included

    • Everything in Standard
    • Priority support
    • Spike season ready
    • Rotate back anytime
    Book a demo

Why Calvo costs more than a chatbot subscription

Self-serve AI phone tools hand you a dashboard and leave the work to you. Calvo is run for you. Every item below is included in every plan, not sold as an add-on or billed as professional services.

  • We build and configure the agent

    You do not write prompts, record greetings, or map call flows. We take your services, hours, pricing logic, and escalation rules and turn them into a working agent.

  • We own the CRM integration

    Calls, outcomes, and caller details sync to your CRM in real time. We set the integration up and we keep it working when your CRM or your process changes.

  • We keep tuning it after launch

    Weekly optimization against your real call outcomes, not a one-time setup you are then left to maintain yourself.

  • Telephony, hosting, and reporting are ours to run

    Numbers, call handling, transcripts, and the dashboard are all part of the service. There is no separate infrastructure bill and no per-seat licence.

Something else entirely?

High call volume, several locations, or a workflow none of this covers — tell us how it runs and we will quote it.

Questions

AI receptionist questions, answered.

The things people ask before they call. If yours is not here, ask the assistant in the corner or call the number below.

  • What is an AI receptionist?

    Calvo is an AI receptionist and answering service. It answers your inbound calls, qualifies the caller, and routes or escalates them - trained on how your specific business runs rather than a generic script.

  • How much does an AI receptionist cost?

    There are two products. Self-configure plans are $100/month for 150 minutes, $150/month for 250 minutes, and $200/month for 400 minutes. Managed plans, where we build and run the agent for you, are $1,000/month for 3,000 minutes (Pilot), $1,700/month for 5,600 minutes (Standard), and $2,500/month for 8,150 minutes (Pro).

  • What is the difference between the self-configure and managed plans?

    On a self-configure plan you set your own agent up in the dashboard and point your calls at it. On a managed plan we do that work: we configure the agent, own the CRM integration, and keep tuning it after launch. Same answering engine, different amount of work on your side.

  • Why are the managed plans so much more expensive?

    Because they are run for you rather than sold as software. Building and configuring the agent, the CRM integration, weekly optimization against real call outcomes, and the telephony, hosting and reporting are all included in every managed plan rather than billed as add-ons, per seat, or as professional services.

  • Is there a trial or a guarantee?

    The Pilot plan is a 30-day pilot with a full refund if there is no measurable improvement. What counts as measurable improvement is agreed with you up front - ask us and we will put it in writing.

  • How is the AI receptionist trained on my business?

    It learns your service list, your hours, your pricing logic, and the specific questions your callers actually ask. It is configured for your business alone, never a shared template, and tested against real call scenarios before it takes a live call.

  • Does the AI receptionist integrate with my CRM?

    Yes. On managed plans, calls, outcomes and caller details sync to your CRM in real time, and we set the integration up and maintain it when your CRM or process changes.

  • Does an AI receptionist sound like a robot?

    It is built for natural, low-latency conversation rather than an IVR menu - no phone trees and no 'press 1 for'.

  • What happens when the AI cannot handle a call?

    It escalates to a person, on rules you set. You decide which situations should always reach a human.

  • Do I get call recordings and transcripts?

    Yes. Every call is logged and transcribed, with outcomes and performance visible in your dashboard.

  • Can it answer calls 24/7, after hours and at weekends?

    Yes, agents answer 24/7 regardless of call volume or time of day.

  • How quickly can an AI answering service go live?

    The Standard managed plan quotes 48-hour setup. Timing for your business depends on how much configuration it needs, so confirm it with us on a call.

  • What kinds of businesses use an AI answering service?

    Accounting and CPA firms are where Calvo has the deepest track record. It also answers for restaurants, cafes, and general service businesses - the agent is rebuilt around each one.

  • Do you have results you can share?

    One CPA firm client cut their missed call rate from 32% to 5% and attributed a 13% revenue lift to the calls they recovered. Those are one client's numbers rather than a guarantee.

  • What happens if I go over my included minutes?

    Overage terms are set per plan and are not published on the site. Rather than quote a number we cannot stand behind, we confirm the exact terms with you on a call before you start.

  • Can I move between plans?

    Yes. Self-configure plans can move up to a managed plan at any time, and the managed Pro tier is designed to be rotated back down after a peak season.

  • What is the difference between an AI receptionist and an answering service?

    A message-taking service writes down who called so someone can call them back. Calvo handles the call itself: it answers, qualifies the caller, and routes or escalates them on rules you set, using an agent trained on your services, hours and pricing logic. The call is resolved rather than queued.

  • Do I have to change my phone number?

    No. Calls are pointed at your Calvo agent, so the number your customers already have keeps working. On a managed plan we set that up for you.

Next step

See it answer your phone.

A short call, a look at how your agent would handle your real callers, and a straight answer on whether Calvo fits.

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