Sloane

Sloane is an advanced AI answering service specifically engineered for businesses to streamline their call management and enhance customer interactions. Acting as a 24/7 virtual receptionist, Sloane is capable of handling a wide array of tasks, from answering incoming calls and booking appointments to sending follow-up texts and emails, and diligently capturing crucial customer information. The system is highly customizable, allowing businesses to train it on their specific data, adopt their unique tone and voice, and operate continuously without breaks or interruptions. This ensures that no call is missed, no lead is lost, and every customer receives a professional and consistent experience, significantly reducing operational costs and freeing up human staff for more complex tasks.

How to use Sloane

Using Sloane is designed to be straightforward and quick, typically taking less than 5 minutes to set up. First, onboard your business by entering your website, connecting your Google Business Profile, or filling out a short form; Sloane rapidly learns about your operations. Next, customize your AI assistant by setting business hours, defining services, personalizing greetings, and choosing from 960 voice permutations (20 languages, 8 styles, 6 tones). You can also enable appointment booking, informational texts, or customer data questionnaires. Finally, forward your existing business phone number to Sloane or use a free number provided as a second line. Once configured, Sloane will autonomously manage your calls, providing updates via email and text, with all calls recorded and messages saved.

Core Features of Sloane

• 24/7 Automated Phone Answering Service
• Human-like AI Virtual Receptionist with Customizable Voice (20 languages, 8 styles, 6 tones)
• Professional Call Handling and Spam Call Screening
• Instant Setup and Integration with Existing Phone Numbers
• Appointment Booking and Calendar Synchronization (e.g., Google Calendar)
• Automated Text and Email Sending (info texts, booking links, forms, notifications)
• Call Summaries, Transcripts, and Recordings
• Customizable Business Hours, Services, and FAQs
• Customer Data Capture via Smart Questionnaires
• Multi-Language Support
• Custom Document Uploading for AI Training
• Smart Call Transfers and Message Taking
• Bank-Level Data Security

Use Cases for Sloane

Sloane is ideal for any business that receives customer calls and seeks to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service. This includes small businesses and enterprises across various industries such as restaurants (managing reservations, takeout orders), dental practices (scheduling appointments, answering FAQs), home services (booking estimates, handling emergency calls), real estate (property inquiries, showing appointments), law firms (confidential call handling), and many more. It's particularly useful for businesses with high call volumes, after-hours inquiries, or those looking to project a larger, more professional image without the overhead of a human receptionist.

Advantages of Sloane

The primary advantages of Sloane include significant cost savings compared to traditional answering services or human receptionists, with a free forever plan available. It offers unparalleled 24/7 availability, ensuring no call or lead is ever missed, even outside business hours or on holidays. Sloane enhances professionalism by providing consistent, high-quality call handling that sounds human and is tailored to your brand. Its ability to screen spam calls saves valuable time, while automated appointment booking and lead capture streamline operations. The easy, fast setup and scalability make it a practical solution for businesses of all sizes looking to optimize their customer communication.

Pricing and Plans

Sloane offers transparent pricing with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to cancel anytime. An annual subscription saves 35%.

• Starter: $0/month. Includes 25 minutes, then $0.20/minute. Features standard answering, business data training, custom greeting, custom services/Q&A/hours, call summaries/transcripts/recordings, email/text notifications, and bank-level data security.
• Essentials: $19/month. Includes 100 minutes, then $0.20/minute. Builds on Starter with appointment links, multi-language support, call transfers, text sending, and spam filters.
• Growth: $49/month. Includes 250 minutes, then $0.20/minute. Builds on Essentials with over 50 premium voice options and custom document uploading intelligence.
• Pro: $99/month. Includes 500 minutes, then $0.20/minute. Builds on Growth with customizations and training unique to your business, and enterprise-level development.