Set Up an AI Receptionist for Your Service Business (2026)

Why Your Service Business Needs an AI Receptionist

Missed calls mean missed revenue. An AI receptionist ensures every call is answered, every lead is captured, and every emergency is routed — 24/7.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Sign up at kestrelvoice.com/signup. The Personal plan starts at $29/month (promotional pricing, regularly $99/month) and includes 70 AI credits per month, 1 phone number, and a self-service dashboard.

Step 2: Configure Your AI Agent

Navigate to Settings > AI Agent to set your greeting, business hours, and call routing preferences. You can also configure voice instructions for how the AI should handle different call types.

Step 3: Pick a Phone Number

Go to Settings > Phone Numbers to search for and purchase a local or toll-free number. Your first number is included with your plan.

Step 4: Activate Billing

Choose and activate a plan from Settings > Billing. Plans are month-to-month with no long-term contracts.

Step 5: Test Your Setup

Before going live, place a test call to verify your greeting, routing, and appointment booking work correctly.

Pricing Overview

• Personal: $29/month — 70 credits, 1 phone number, self-service dashboard
• Business: $499/month — 1,200 credits, 3 phone numbers, CRM integration, priority support
• Business Plus: $999/month — 2,500 credits, 10 phone numbers, AI video calling, dedicated support

Credit rates vary by call mode: Gather mode uses 0.50 credits/min, Hybrid mode uses 1.0 credits/min, Adaptive mode uses 2.0 credits/min, and Streaming mode uses 2.5 credits/min.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule a demo or sign up to set up your AI receptionist today.