your business
never sleeps.
now you can.
stop answering calls at dinner. alto handles every call, books every appointment, and captures every lead — 24/7, in english and spanish.
$2.4m+
saved for local businesses
127
businesses using alto
84,000+
calls handled this year
the calls you're missing
are costing you everything
industry data from 200,000+ service businesses
0
of calls to small businesses go completely unanswered
that's 6 out of every 10 customers hearing voicemail.
0
in revenue lost annually from missed calls alone
one missed ac job is $300–500. it adds up fast.
0
of callers who hit voicemail never call back
they called your competitor before you checked your phone.
you built this business
for your family.
don't let it take you from them.
alto answers every call so you can be at dinner, at the game, and at peace. your business keeps running. you keep living.
live in 24 hours
tell us about your business
your hours, services, pricing, and faqs. we build your ai receptionist — custom to your business, your voice, your brand.
forward your phone
when you're busy, closed, or just want a break — calls route to alto. takes 2 minutes to set up on any phone system.
get your life back
every call answered. every appointment booked. every lead captured. you check the dashboard whenever you feel like it.
same job. fraction of the cost.
hiring a receptionist
$3,000+/mo
only works 9-5, off weekends
calls in sick, takes vacations, quits
one call at a time
doesn't speak spanish
payroll, taxes, benefits, training
alto ai receptionist
$497/mo
✓ 24/7/365 — never off
✓ never calls in sick, never quits
✓ handles multiple calls at once
✓ fluent in english and spanish
✓ books directly on your calendar
how alto compares
see why 127 businesses chose alto over the alternatives
| alto | smith.ai | ruby | goodcall | answerconnect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| monthly price | $497 flat | $240–$900 | $235–$1,640 | $59–$199 | $325+ |
| calls included | unlimited | 30–90 | 50–200 | unlimited* | 100–300 |
| books appointments | ✓ google calendar | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| spanish | ✓ fluent | limited | limited | ✗ | add-on $$ |
| sms confirmations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| analytics dashboard | ✓ full | basic | basic | ✗ | basic |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | add-on $$ | add-on $$ | ✓ | ✓ |
| simultaneous calls | unlimited | 1 per agent | 1 per agent | limited | varies |
| call quality | premium AI | human + AI | human | basic AI | human |
| setup time | 24 hours | 3–5 days | 1–2 weeks | DIY setup | 3–5 days |
| contract | month to month | month to month | month to month | month to month | annual |
*goodcall offers unlimited calls but very basic AI — no appointment booking, no spanish, no dashboard, and no SMS notifications. prices as of march 2026.
smith.ai
$240–$900/mo
30–90 calls included
✗ no 24/7 unless you pay extra
✗ limited spanish
✗ 1 call at a time
✗ 3–5 day setup
ruby
$235–$1,640/mo
50–200 calls included
✗ no appointment booking
✗ no google calendar
✗ limited spanish
✗ 1–2 week setup
goodcall
$59–$199/mo
unlimited* included
✗ no appointment booking
✗ english only — no spanish
✗ no sms notifications
✗ no analytics dashboard
✗ basic AI quality
✗ DIY setup — no support
answerconnect
$325+/mo
100–300 calls included
✗ annual contract required
✗ spanish is an add-on
✗ 3–5 day setup
✗ no real-time dashboard
alto
$497/mo
unlimited calls
✓ 24/7/365 — always on
✓ fluent english & spanish
✓ books on your google calendar
✓ unlimited simultaneous calls
✓ live in 24 hours
✓ no contract
*goodcall offers unlimited calls but very basic AI with no booking capability.
24/7
call answering
<1s
pickup time
24/7
always on
simple pricing.
everything included.
no hidden fees. no surprises. no contracts.
Starter
$297/mo
150 calls per month
Pro
$497/mo
unlimited calls · fair use policy
no setup fees. live in 24 hours.
enterprise-level call volume?
we offer custom plans for high-volume businesses with dedicated support. let's talk.
“i used to answer calls at my kid's baseball games feeling guilty either way. now alto handles it and i just watch the game. last month it booked 12 jobs i would have completely missed.”
— hvac business owner, houston
faq
be at dinner tonight.
alto's got the phone.
every missed call is a missed customer and a missed moment. alto makes sure you never have to choose.