AI Answering Service and Virtual Receptionist — Omni Agent

Omni Agent is an AI answering service and AI virtual receptionist built by Developers of Chicago. It picks up every call, 24/7, qualifies leads, books appointments, and follows up automatically. It speaks 21+ languages natively, handles up to 10 parallel calls on a single number, and requires zero setup work on your side. We build, integrate, and maintain the entire system end-to-end.

What Omni Agent Does

Omni Agent is a complete AI phone answering service that replaces traditional human answering services. It picks up calls instantly with zero hold time, qualifies inbound leads, books appointments directly into your calendar, and follows up with callers via SMS and cross-channel messaging. Every call is transcribed, summarized by AI, and delivered to your team in real time.

Meet the Agents

How It Works — The 5-Step Flow

  1. Inbound — The AI picks up every call instantly, 24/7, with zero hold time.
  2. Qualify — Jessica qualifies the lead using configurable logic and captures key information.
  3. Engage — The AI answers questions, handles objections, and provides information about your services.
  4. Book — Morgan checks live calendar availability and books the appointment directly during the call.
  5. Follow Up — Ron automatically follows up with the lead via SMS and cross-channel messaging to confirm and re-engage.

Technical Capabilities

Omni Agent vs. Human Answering Service

FeatureHuman Answering ServiceOmni Agent AI
Monthly Cost$200 to $500/monthStarting at $149/month
Call CoverageMisses calls during peak periods100% of calls answered, 24/7
Parallel CallsLimited by staff availabilityUp to 10 parallel calls per number
LanguagesLimited to staff language skills21+ languages natively
Appointment BookingManual handoff requiredBooks directly into calendar during call
After HoursOften goes to voicemailHandled same as business hours
Transcripts and SummariesManual notesAI-generated for every call

Pricing

PlanMonthlySetupMinutesTalk TimeOverage
Starter$149/mo$499300/min~5 hours$0.35/min
Growth$399/mo$9991,000/min~16.5 hours$0.30/min
Scale$899/mo$1,9993,000/min~50 hours$0.25/min
EnterpriseCustomCustomCustomCustomCustom

Starter includes inbound only, basic analytics, calendar integration, standard email support, inbound FAQs, and lead capture with direct calendar booking. Growth adds inbound and outbound, advanced analytics, calendar and CRM integration, priority email and chat support, outbound dialer, HubSpot, Salesforce, and webhook integrations, and conversion and sentiment analytics. Scale includes all Growth features plus higher capacity. Enterprise offers custom integrations and dedicated support.

Integrations

Omni Agent integrates with Salesforce, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Square, Clover, Toast, WhatsApp Business API, and Cal.com. Call data, transcripts, and lead information sync automatically to your CRM via webhooks in real time. Custom integrations are available on Enterprise plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AI answering service?

An AI answering service is a software platform that uses artificial intelligence to answer incoming phone calls automatically. Unlike a traditional human answering service, an AI answering service picks up every call instantly, 24/7, qualifies leads, books appointments directly into your calendar, and follows up with callers, all without human intervention. Omni Agent is an AI answering service built and maintained by Developers of Chicago.

How much does an AI virtual receptionist cost?

Omni Agent AI virtual receptionist pricing starts at $149/month with a $499 one-time setup fee for the Starter plan (300 minutes). The Growth plan is $399/month with $999 setup (1,000 minutes). The Scale plan is $899/month with $1,999 setup (3,000 minutes). Enterprise pricing is custom. Overage rates range from $0.25 to $0.35 per minute. This is significantly cheaper than a human answering service, which typically costs $200 to $500/month and still misses calls during peak hours.

How does an AI answering service compare to a human answering service?

A human answering service costs $200 to $500/month, misses calls during peak hours, requires training and onboarding, and has turnover. An AI answering service like Omni Agent handles unlimited concurrent calls, picks up 100% of calls instantly with zero hold time, works 24/7 without breaks, speaks 21+ languages natively, qualifies leads with consistent logic, and books appointments directly into your calendar. The AI also provides full call transcripts and AI-generated summaries for every call.

Can an AI virtual receptionist book appointments during a call?

Yes. Omni Agent integrates directly with Cal.com and reads live calendar availability during the call. When a caller wants to book an appointment, the AI virtual receptionist finds an open slot and secures it immediately, with no manual handoff, no scheduling delays, and no callback needed.

What languages does the AI answering service support?

Omni Agent supports 21+ languages natively, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, French, German, Portuguese, and more. The AI handles conversations in the caller's language natively, it does not translate. You can configure specific languages and operating hours per business unit.

Can the AI phone answering service make outbound calls?

Yes. Omni Agent includes an outbound campaign management system. You can import contacts via CSV or API, assign agents, and launch batch campaigns. A single phone number handles up to 10 parallel calls simultaneously. The AI sales agent can handle cold outreach, follow-ups, and customer reactivation campaigns.

What integrations does Omni Agent support?

Omni Agent integrates with Salesforce, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Square, Clover, Toast, WhatsApp Business API, and Cal.com. Call data, transcripts, and lead information sync automatically to your CRM via webhooks in real time. Custom integrations are available on Enterprise plans.

How long does it take to set up an AI answering service?

Developers of Chicago handles the entire setup. The typical deployment takes a few business days, which includes AI prompt tuning, calendar mapping, phone number configuration, and CRM integration. You do not build, configure, or set up anything. The team builds, integrates, and maintains the system end-to-end.

What types of businesses benefit from an AI answering service?

Any business that receives phone calls can benefit. Omni Agent is particularly effective for auto dealerships (test drive bookings, missed-call recovery), real estate (site visit scheduling, buyer qualification), clinics and salons (appointment booking, reminders, patient intake), and service businesses (lead capture, FAQ handling, dispatch coordination). Any business losing revenue to missed calls or after-hours inquiries is a good fit.

Does the AI answering service work after hours?

Yes. Omni Agent operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It answers every call regardless of time of day, holidays, or peak call volume. After-hours calls are handled the same way as business-hours calls. The AI qualifies the lead, answers questions, and books appointments into your calendar for the next available slot.