# ReceptionSit > ReceptionSit is an AI receptionist for hotels, clinics, salons, and local businesses. Website chat and on-site AI voice are the primary offer; phone-line forwarding is available when you want your existing number answered too. Books appointments, 46 language variants. No SMS campaigns. Agent configured within about 48 hours. This file is a one-shot Markdown dump. Canonical site: https://www.receptionsit.com --- # ReceptionSit — AI website and phone receptionist > Turn your website into a front desk. ReceptionSit answers through website chat, AI voice on your site, and your existing phone line. Website packages start at $149/month and begin with a 7-day configured trial. **Website:** https://www.receptionsit.com **LLM index:** https://www.receptionsit.com/llms.txt **Homepage (Markdown):** https://www.receptionsit.com/index.html.md **Pricing (Markdown):** https://www.receptionsit.com/pricing.md **Contact:** support@receptionsit.com --- ## About ReceptionSit ReceptionSit is one AI receptionist with three ways for customers to reach you: website chat, voice started directly from your website, and your existing phone line. - **46 language variants** — you pick the default; the agent auto-switches when customers do. - **Website chat** — visitors ask and book while they browse. - **AI voice on site** — visitors tap the voice button and speak directly from the page. - **Phone available** — keep your number; for phone coverage we email the number you forward to. - **Configured setup** — we prepare voice, chat, script, services, FAQs, and calendar before customer testing. - **24/7 coverage** — no overtime, sick days, or missed after-hours inquiries. - **Human fallback** — for complaints, emergencies, or anything that needs a person, we take a structured message and/or route per your rules (no clinical diagnosis on clinics/dental). ## Trial and setup - **Choose Chat+, Hybrid, or Complete** — phone-only plans remain available. - **Apply for the 7-day trial** — no card is required to apply. - **Send your business brief** — services, hours, pricing, FAQs, languages, and booking rules. - **We configure and check the selected channels** — this is not an instant generic bot. - **Test, then go live** — add website chat and the AI voice button, and enable forwarding only if phone coverage is selected. ## Pricing ### Chat+ ($149/mo) About 1,000 AI chat messages + 20 on-site AI voice minutes / month. - AI website chat for bookings and FAQs - On-site AI voice for quick questions - Configured 7-day trial first - 46 languages - Booking and calendar/CRM integration ### Hybrid ($299/mo) About 2,000 AI chat messages + 60 on-site AI voice minutes / month. - Website chat + on-site AI voice - Best AI model included - Automatic booking and lead capture - CRM sync ### Complete ($599/mo) About 4,000 AI chat messages + 200 on-site AI voice minutes / month, plus phone forwarding. - Website chat + on-site AI voice + phone line - Best AI model included - Dedicated forward-to number - Booking automation and CRM sync across channels Phone-only Starter ($249), Growth ($599), and Enterprise ($1,199) plans remain available. - Faster script/tuning iterations with our team **Included AI minutes:** fixed monthly allotment per plan. Flat monthly price — no automatic per-minute overage charges. If you approach or exceed your allotment, we email you so you can upgrade or move to a custom allotment. **Custom solutions:** higher volume or special requirements — [submit an inquiry](https://www.receptionsit.com/contact?topic=custom) or see [pricing](https://www.receptionsit.com/pricing). See also: [pricing.md](https://www.receptionsit.com/pricing.md) ## Articles (full text) ### Why Hotels Lose Bookings to Language Barriers — and How to Fix It **URL:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/hotels-multilingual-bookings **Markdown:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/hotels-multilingual-bookings.md **Published:** 2026-06-24 International guests call at odd hours. When front desk can't understand them, the reservation goes elsewhere. A multilingual AI agent removes the barrier entirely. > Language should never be why a guest books with your competitor instead of you. Hotel phones ring at midnight. A guest calls from the airport in a language your night porter doesn't speak. They try twice, get frustrated, and book on their phone instead — with someone else. This isn't a staffing failure. No front desk team speaks every language every guest might use. But the lost booking is real — room nights, restaurant reservations, spa treatments, all gone to a misunderstanding. ReceptionSit supports 46 language variants. You choose your default during setup. A guest calls in German, switches to English — the agent follows every shift. It confirms dates, room type, and special requests back to the caller so nothing is lost in translation. Your staff doesn't need to be polyglots. They focus on guests in the building. The phone line runs 24/7 in every language you need, with one call forward from your existing hotel number. Setup takes one forward setting — done by you or your carrier. We configure the agent with your room types, rates, policies, and booking flow. Test it, go live, and stop losing international guests to voicemail. --- ### Stop Paying for a Receptionist in the AI Era **URL:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/stop-paying-for-a-receptionist **Markdown:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/stop-paying-for-a-receptionist.md **Published:** 2026-06-20 Human front-desk costs keep rising. A virtual phone agent answers every call and books appointments on the call — for less than one day of wages per month. > The AI era isn't about replacing people — it's about not paying for phone coverage you can't afford to miss. A part-time receptionist costs $2,500–$4,000 per month when you add salary, taxes, training, sick days, and coverage gaps. Nights and weekends? Usually nobody answers. Missed calls are expensive. Studies show most callers won't leave voicemail — they call your competitor. One lost booking can cost $150–$500. ReceptionSit is a virtual receptionist for phone and website chat. It answers with your business name, knows your services and hours, and books into your calendar. No SMS campaigns. You're not cutting corners. You're using the same shift in technology that gave us cloud software and online booking — applied to the front desk. Setup is one call-forward from your existing business number. No new hardware. No extra hire. Live in about 48 hours. --- ### One Call Forward. That's the Whole Setup. **URL:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/one-call-forward-setup **Markdown:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/one-call-forward-setup.md **Published:** 2026-06-21 No new phone system, no desk, no training week. Forward your business line to ReceptionSit and your AI phone agent is on duty. > Keep your number. Forward calls. Done. Most business tools demand weeks of onboarding. ReceptionSit doesn't. Your customers keep calling the same number they've always used. You enable call forwarding from your carrier or VoIP panel — the same feature you've used for vacation coverage. Point it to ReceptionSit. We configure your AI voice, script, FAQs, pricing, and calendar connection. You review a test call. When it sounds right, you flip forwarding on. Every answered call is transcribed. Every booking lands in your calendar. Every morning you get a summary — who called, what they wanted, what was booked. If you need to take calls yourself for a day, turn forwarding off. No contract lock-in on your phone line. --- ### Virtual Assistant vs. Hiring: What Local Businesses Actually Need **URL:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/virtual-assistant-vs-hiring **Markdown:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/virtual-assistant-vs-hiring.md **Published:** 2026-06-22 Salons, clinics, auto shops, and restaurants don't need a full-time desk — they need every call answered. Here's how a phone agent compares to hiring. > Hire for the work only humans can do. Let AI own the phone. Local service businesses live and die by the phone. But the owner is under a car, the stylist is mid-cut, the hygienist is chairside. Nobody can answer every ring. Hiring fixes part of the problem. It creates another: payroll, scheduling, training, and the 6pm calls nobody wants to staff. A virtual phone agent doesn't replace your skilled team. It covers the gap — overflow, after-hours, lunch breaks, and busy Saturdays. ReceptionSit books appointments in real time on phone calls and website chat, captures leads, and never puts a customer on hold. No SMS campaigns. Compare $249–$599/month to a single part-time hire. Most clients see ROI in the first month from recovered bookings alone. --- ### Why 2026 Is the Year Small Businesses Get an AI Phone Agent **URL:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-phone-agent-for-small-business **Markdown:** https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-phone-agent-for-small-business.md **Published:** 2026-06-23 Voice AI finally sounds natural, understands context, and integrates with your calendar. The barrier isn't technology anymore — it's still missing calls. > Customers can't tell it's AI. They just get answered. Two years ago, phone bots sounded robotic and frustrated callers. Today's voice agents hold real conversations — ask clarifying questions, check availability, confirm details. That's not a gimmick. It's the difference between a caller hanging up and a booking on your calendar. Small businesses were the last to get enterprise-grade tools. Cloud accounting, online scheduling, and now AI reception — all without an IT department. ReceptionSit is built for owners who'd rather serve customers than answer the same FAQ forty times a week. One call forward. 24/7 coverage. Transcripts and analytics so you always know what's happening at the front desk — even when you're not there. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://www.receptionsit.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.receptionsit.com/terms-of-service) - [Refund Policy](https://www.receptionsit.com/refund-policy) ## Private pages (not for indexing) Account, login, register, checkout, admin, and API routes — see robots.txt. --- # ReceptionSit Pricing > Website receptionist packages from $149/mo — AI website chat and on-site AI voice, with a 7-day free trial first. Phone-line plans remain available for call-forward coverage. Every plan includes full agent setup within about 48 hours and 46 language variants with auto-switch. **Website:** https://www.receptionsit.com **HTML:** https://www.receptionsit.com/pricing --- ## Website packages (primary offer) Try first, pay later. We host a live demo of your agent on ReceptionSit after approval. You then have 7 days to evaluate website chat and AI voice on the site. A paid subscription is required to continue. One free website trial per account. ### Chat+ — $149/month **~1,000 AI chat messages + 20 on-site AI voice minutes / month** - AI website chat that books and answers FAQs - On-site AI voice button for quick questions - Full agent setup within 48 hours - 46 languages — auto-switch - Booking + calendar/CRM integration - Lead capture from every chat - Configured 7-day free trial first ### Hybrid — $299/month · recommended for most websites **~2,000 AI chat messages + 60 on-site AI voice minutes / month** - Best AI model — most natural replies and voice - AI website chat + on-site AI voice - Full agent setup within 48 hours - 46 languages — auto-switch - Automatic booking (Google Calendar / CRM) - Lead capture on chats and web calls - CRM sync - Configured 7-day free trial first ### Complete — $599/month **~4,000 AI chat messages + 200 on-site AI voice minutes / month** - Best AI model for chat and on-site voice - Website chat + on-site AI voice - Highest included chat and on-site voice minutes - Full agent setup within 48 hours - 46 languages — auto-switch - Automatic booking across web doors - CRM sync + logs - Configured 7-day free trial first **How included usage works:** each website package includes a monthly pool of AI chat messages and on-site AI voice minutes. Flat monthly price — no surprise per-message or per-minute charges. If you get close to your pool we email you so you can move up a package or add a custom allotment. --- ## Phone-line plans (optional add-on funnel) Prefer we answer your existing phone number? Keep your number, forward calls, and the same AI receptionist handles bookings and FAQs. ### Starter — $249/month **200 AI minutes / month** - AI phone receptionist on your existing number - Full agent setup within 48 hours - Dedicated forward-to number - You set forward — or carrier does - 46 languages — you pick default, auto-switch - Booking system - CRM / calendar integration ### Growth — $599/month **600 AI minutes / month** · recommended for most single-location busy phones - Best for most single-location busy phones - Full AI phone receptionist - Full agent setup within 48 hours - Dedicated forward-to number - You set forward — or carrier does - 46 languages — you pick default, auto-switch - Automatic booking (Google Calendar / CRM) - Lead capture on calls - CRM sync ### Enterprise — $1199/month **1,600 AI minutes / month** · high volume, multi-location, or sales-assisted - For high volume, multi-location, or sales-assisted setups - Full booking automation on the phone line - Full agent setup within 48 hours - Dedicated forward-to number - You set forward — or carrier does - 46 languages — you pick default, auto-switch - Call intent routing (booking vs support vs sales) - CRM sync + call logs - Faster script/tuning iterations with our team **Included AI minutes (phone plans):** fixed monthly allotment (200, 600, or 1,600). Flat monthly price — we do not auto-charge surprise per-minute overages. If you approach or exceed your included minutes, we email you so you can upgrade or move to a custom allotment. --- ## Custom solutions Higher volume, multiple locations, or specialised integrations — we can recommend Enterprise or a custom allotment. **Submit an inquiry:** https://www.receptionsit.com/contact?topic=custom --- ## By the numbers - **$3,200+** — avg. monthly cost of a part-time receptionist - **1** — call-forward to go live on phone - **48h** — typical setup time - **24/7** — coverage without overtime --- ## Frequently asked questions ### What are the website packages (Chat+, Hybrid, Complete)? These are our main plans for answering customers on your website. Chat+ ($149/mo) is website chat plus a little on-site AI voice. Hybrid ($299/mo) is the everyday choice — more chat and voice, with our best AI model. Complete ($599/mo) adds the most capacity. Each includes a monthly pool of AI chat messages and on-site voice minutes. ### Why do the website packages start with a free trial instead of checkout? We build and tune your AI receptionist before you pay. Apply for a 7-day free trial, we configure your agent in about 48 hours, and you evaluate on a hosted ReceptionSit demo after approval. You subscribe once the package is set up for your business — no card needed to start. ### Does it work for hotels? Yes — especially hotels. International guests inquire at all hours in many languages. ReceptionSit confirms room reservations, answers policy questions, and switches language automatically — on your website and on your phone line when you add it. ### What happens if I use all my included AI minutes? Each phone plan includes a fixed monthly allotment — 200 (Starter), 600 (Growth), or 1,600 (Enterprise). Billing stays flat for that plan; we do not add automatic per-minute overage charges. If you approach or go over your included minutes, we email you so you can upgrade. Website packages work the same way for chat messages and on-site voice minutes. To plan ahead, email support@receptionsit.com. ### What happens after I purchase? We configure your AI agent within about 48 hours — phone, website chat, on-site AI voice, script, services, and calendar. For phone coverage we email a dedicated forward-to number; for website coverage we help add the web entry points. After testing, coverage is live 24/7. ### Do you cover phone, chat, or calls from my website? Yes. Choose phone line, website chat, on-site AI voice, or complete coverage during signup. The same AI receptionist books appointments and answers FAQs. We do not send SMS or text campaigns. ### Do I set up forwarding myself? Yes. Enable call forwarding in your phone app, VoIP panel, or desk phone, or ask your carrier to forward your business line to the number we provide. For website chat and on-site AI voice, we help you add the web entry points to your site. ### Can I forward after a few rings, not all calls? Yes. Most carriers support forwarding all calls, after a few rings if unanswered, or when busy or unreachable. ReceptionSit answers once the forward connects. ### How many languages does it speak? The agent supports 46 language variants — English (US), English (UK), Spanish (Spain), Dutch (Netherlands), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), and more. You choose your default during setup. If a customer speaks another language — or switches mid-conversation — the agent detects it and continues in that language automatically. ### How hard is setup on my end? For phone: one forwarding setting — done by you or your carrier. For website chat and on-site AI voice: we help you add the web entry points to your site. We handle the agent, scripts, and calendar. Most businesses are live within 48 hours. ### Can I cancel anytime? Yes. Cancel from your account page — your agent stays active until the end of the current billing period and you will not be charged again. See our Refund Policy for full details. ### What if the AI can't handle a call? ReceptionSit is built for bookings, hours, and FAQs. For complaints, emergencies, clinical judgment, or anything that needs a person, we take a structured message and/or route the caller per your rules so your team can follow up. Clinics and dental: the agent does not diagnose or give medical advice — it schedules and captures details, then escalates. Questions about your escalation rules? Email support@receptionsit.com. ### Can I try before committing? Yes. Website packages start with a 7-day free trial — no credit card required. We configure your agent, host a live demo on ReceptionSit after approval, and the trial clock starts then. Phone-line plans also support a trial path with forward + test call. ### What's the difference between Growth and Enterprise? Growth ($599/mo, 600 AI minutes) is recommended for most single-location hotels, clinics, restaurants, and shops that need automatic booking and CRM sync on the phone line. Enterprise ($1,199/mo, 1,600 AI minutes) suits higher call volume, multi-location, or sales-assisted setups. For a recommendation, email your typical daily call volume. ### Do you offer custom plans? Yes. For higher volume, multiple locations, or a tailored setup, submit an inquiry at https://www.receptionsit.com/contact?topic=custom or email support@receptionsit.com. We will recommend a website package, Growth, Enterprise, or a custom allotment. --- [← Home](https://www.receptionsit.com/index.html.md) · [All articles](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles) · [ReceptionSit](https://www.receptionsit.com/) --- # Businesses — AI Receptionist by Industry > ReceptionSit is an AI receptionist for businesses that can't afford missed bookings. Website chat, on-site AI voice, and phone line — hotels, clinics, dental, salons, auto shops, and restaurants. **Hub:** https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses ## Industries - [Hotels](https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses/hotels.md) — AI reservations on website and phone, 46 languages, 24/7 - [Clinics](https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses/clinics.md) — appointment booking on chat, on-site voice, and phone - [Dental](https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses/dental.md) — chairside coverage without dropping the patient - [Salons & Spas](https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses/salons.md) — book while staff works - [Auto Shops](https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses/auto.md) — service bookings while mechanics stay under the car - [Restaurants](https://www.receptionsit.com/businesses/restaurants.md) — reservations and takeaway without pulling the floor Contact: support@receptionsit.com --- # Articles — ReceptionSit > Guides on AI website and phone reception, free trials, replacing receptionists with AI, hiring costs, and setup. ReceptionSit (https://www.receptionsit.com) — AI receptionist for website chat, on-site AI voice, and phone line. ## All articles - [Is an AI Receptionist Worth It in 2026?](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/is-ai-receptionist-worth-it.md) — ROI math: one recovered booking a week usually beats the monthly fee. - [AI Chatbot vs Live Chat: What Small Businesses Actually Need](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-chatbot-vs-live-chat.md) — Live chat needs a person at the desk; AI chat plus on-site voice stays on after hours. - [How to Add AI Chat and Voice to Your Website](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/add-ai-chat-to-website.md) — Configured chat and on-site AI voice — not a generic header snippet. - [AI Receptionist vs AI Chatbot: Which One Actually Books Appointments?](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-vs-ai-chatbot.md) — Chatbots type; AI receptionists book across chat, on-site voice, and phone. - [What Is an AI Answering Service?](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-answering-service-explained.md) — How AI answering differs from traditional per-minute message-taking. - [How Much Does an AI Receptionist Cost in 2026?](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-cost-2026.md) — Market ranges plus ReceptionSit plans from $149/mo and a 7-day trial. - [Put an AI Voice Button on Your Website](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/website-ai-voice-button-bookings.md) — Book visitors who would rather speak than type — no call forward needed. - [Try Your Website AI Receptionist Before You Pay](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/try-website-ai-before-you-pay.md) — Hosted demo of chat and on-site AI voice; 7-day trial after approval. - [AI Receptionist for Clinics](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-for-clinics.md) — Book appointments while staff are with patients. - [AI Receptionist for Dental Practices](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-for-dental.md) — Catch bookings while you're chairside. - [AI Receptionist for Salons & Spas](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-for-salons.md) — Book mid-service without dropping the client. - [AI Receptionist for Auto Shops](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-for-auto-shops.md) — Book service while mechanics stay under the car. - [After-Hours Calls: Why Night Leads Are Your Most Expensive Misses](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/after-hours-calls-ai-receptionist.md) — Night and weekend rings are high-intent bookings you’re currently losing. - [The Real Cost of Missed Calls in 2026](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/cost-of-missed-calls-2026.md) — Missed calls aren't a trivia stat — they're empty calendar slots. - [Flat-Rate AI Receptionist vs Per-Minute Pricing](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/flat-rate-vs-per-minute-ai-receptionist.md) — Why owners prefer predictable coverage in 2026. - [AI Phone Reception for Restaurants: Dinner Rush](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-receptionist-restaurants-dinner-rush.md) — Capture table bookings without pulling waitstaff off the floor. - [Why Voice Still Beats Chatbots for Local Businesses](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/why-phone-beats-chatbots-local-business.md) — Answer the dial, and cover website chat and on-site AI voice when they browse. - [Will AI Replace Receptionists? What Actually Changes in 2026](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/will-ai-replace-receptionists.md) — AI replaces coverage gaps, not whole front-desk teams. - [How to Replace Your Receptionist With AI (Without Losing the Human Touch)](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/how-to-replace-receptionist-with-ai.md) — Practical steps to move reception work to AI in 48 hours. - [AI Phone Agent for Business: Who It's For and What It Actually Handles](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-phone-agent-for-business.md) — Voice on your real line, plus website chat and on-site AI voice. - [Virtual Receptionist vs Virtual Assistant: They're Not the Same Thing](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/virtual-receptionist-vs-virtual-assistant.md) — Reception (calls, chat, booking) vs admin VA work. - [Virtual Assistant vs Call Center: Which Fix Actually Works for a Small Business?](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/virtual-assistant-vs-call-center.md) — Flat AI coverage vs per-minute call centers. - [The Hidden Costs of Hiring a Receptionist (Beyond the Salary)](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/hidden-costs-of-a-receptionist.md) — Taxes, turnover, and missed calls — the real math. - [What Is ReceptionSit? AI Phone Reception in Plain English](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/what-is-receptionsit.md) — Product overview: website chat, on-site AI voice, phone line, 46 languages. - [ReceptionSit: AI Voice Receptionist for Hotels That Never Sleeps](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-voice-receptionist-hotels.md) — Hotels lose bookings when nobody answers or guests aren't understood. - [Why Hotels Lose Bookings to Language Barriers — and How to Fix It](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/hotels-multilingual-bookings.md) — International guests call at odd hours; multilingual AI removes the barrier. - [Stop Paying for a Receptionist in the AI Era](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/stop-paying-for-a-receptionist.md) — AI receptionist for website and phone for less than one day of wages per month. - [One Call Forward. That's the Whole Setup.](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/one-call-forward-setup.md) — For phone coverage: no new phone system — forward your line and you're live. - [Virtual Assistant vs. Hiring: What Local Businesses Actually Need](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/virtual-assistant-vs-hiring.md) — Salons, clinics, auto shops, restaurants — every inquiry answered. - [Why 2026 Is the Year Small Businesses Get an AI Phone Agent](https://www.receptionsit.com/articles/ai-phone-agent-for-small-business.md) — Voice AI sounds natural and integrates with your calendar. HTML index: https://www.receptionsit.com/articles