Question 1

What is a virtual receptionist?

Accepted Answer

A virtual receptionist answers your business phone from off-site. Modern virtual receptionists like ReplyQuik use AI voice technology to answer instantly and book appointments directly into your calendar — 24/7, in 50+ languages.

Question 2

How much does a virtual receptionist cost?

Accepted Answer

ReplyQuik is $99/month flat with every feature included. Traditional human virtual receptionist services run $200–$600/month plus per-minute overage fees. Full-time in-house receptionists cost $2,000–$4,000/month.

Question 3

Is an AI virtual receptionist better than a human?

Accepted Answer

For most small service businesses, an AI virtual receptionist handles 90% of calls better than a human — faster pickup, live calendar access, 50+ languages, 24/7 coverage. A human is still valuable for complex cases; ReplyQuik transfers to your team when the caller asks or when the situation warrants it.

Question 4

Can I use my existing business phone number?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forward your existing line to ReplyQuik or provision a new dedicated business number — your choice.

Question 5

What if I already have a receptionist?

Accepted Answer

ReplyQuik can back up your human receptionist for after-hours, lunch breaks, spikes in call volume, and overflow. Many tenants use both.

Question 6

Does the virtual receptionist book appointments in real time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It reads your Google Calendar or Outlook live, proposes real available times, and writes the confirmed booking directly to the calendar — before the caller hangs up.

Question 7

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every plan starts with a free trial so you can test the virtual receptionist on your actual phone number.

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