AI phone & SMS receptionist

The AI-powered receptionist for every customer call

TendCall answers every call and text, captures the lead and books the job - around the clock, even after hours - so your business never misses another customer.

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Live in a day Australian voices
Live call · answering
Incoming call After hours · 6:42pm
Thanks for calling Coastline Plumbing, you're speaking with our virtual assistant. How can I help tonight?
Hi, my hot water system's burst and there's water everywhere.
That sounds urgent, let's get someone out to you. Can I grab your name and the best number to reach you on?
Sarah Doyle, 0412 668 921. I'm in Terrigal.
Got it Sarah. I've logged this as an emergency and the on-call plumber will call you back within 15 minutes.
Lead captured
NameSarah Doyle
Phone0412 668 921
JobBurst hot water system
SuburbTerrigal
UrgencyEmergency
SMS alert sent to your mobile

Answering the phones for Aussie businesses

TradesCafes & BarsRetailSalonsClinicsReal Estate
Why TendCall

Every call answered. Every lead captured.

A tireless receptionist that picks up on the first ring, sounds human, and turns missed calls into booked jobs.

Answers every call

A natural Australian voice picks up on the first ring, 24 hours a day, so callers always reach a real conversation.

Never misses after hours

Nights, weekends and public holidays are covered automatically. No more voicemails and no more lost jobs to a competitor.

Captures every lead

Name, number, job details, suburb and urgency, all logged instantly and structured, ready to action the moment you're free.

Two-way SMS

Follows up by text, answers common questions and shares your details, turning a quick enquiry into a confirmed booking.

Instant alerts

Every new lead lands on your phone the second the call ends, so you can jump on the hot ones straight away.

Live dashboard

Every call, full transcript, recording and lead in one clean view. See exactly what's coming in and what it's worth.

How it works

Up and running in a single day

No new hardware, no new number, no drawn-out setup. We do the heavy lifting.

01

We learn your business

Services, hours, pricing, service area and your most common questions. TendCall is trained to sound like your business.

02

Point your number over

Keep your existing number. We divert calls to TendCall for after hours, overflow, or 24/7, whatever suits you.

03

Start capturing leads

It answers, texts and books while you're on the tools. You get every lead and a full transcript in real time.

Built for your trade

One receptionist, tuned to your business

TendCall speaks your language, whether you're on a roof, behind a bar or on the shop floor.

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Trades

Never lose a job because you were up a ladder or on the tools. TendCall qualifies the job, captures the urgency and books the callback.

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Hospitality

Take bookings, answer opening hours and menu questions and handle enquiries while the floor stays busy and the phone keeps ringing.

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Retail

Answer stock, hours and product questions and capture click-and-collect enquiries without ever leaving the counter.

Pricing

Simple plans that pay for themselves

One booked job usually covers the month. Start free, no lock-in contract.

Starter
For sole traders who just need after-hours cover.
$149/mo
billed monthly
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  • Up to 100 call minutes / month
  • After-hours & missed-call answering
  • Lead capture with SMS alerts
  • Live call dashboard
  • 1 phone number
Most popular
Growth
For growing teams that can't afford to miss a call.
$249/mo
billed monthly
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  • Up to 300 call minutes / month
  • 24/7 answering, not just after hours
  • Two-way SMS follow-up
  • Custom voice & call scripts
  • Priority support
Scale
For multi-location and high-volume operators.
Custom
tailored to your volume
Talk to sales
  • Unlimited minutes (fair use)
  • Multiple numbers & locations
  • CRM & calendar integrations
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Onboarding & SLA

Extra minutes billed at $0.90/min. All prices in AUD, excluding GST. Cancel anytime.

★★★★★
"We were sending every after-hours call to voicemail and losing them. In the first fortnight TendCall booked us four jobs we would have missed completely. It pays for itself many times over."
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FAQ

Questions, answered

What happens after hours?
TendCall answers every call your team can't get to, day or night. It has a full conversation, captures the lead and texts it straight to you, so nothing slips through while you're off the clock.
Do I keep my existing number?
Yes. You keep your current number and simply divert calls to TendCall, either always, after hours, or only when you don't pick up. Nothing changes for your customers.
Does it sound robotic?
No. TendCall uses natural Australian voices and is trained on your business, so callers get a warm, human-sounding conversation, not a clunky phone menu.
What if it can't answer something?
It gracefully takes a message, captures the caller's details and flags it for a callback. You can also set urgent calls to be escalated to your mobile straight away.
How long does setup take?
Most businesses are live within a day. We build your assistant, you divert your number, and you're capturing leads that same afternoon.

Stop missing customers. Start with a free trial.

Try TendCall free for 7 days. No lock-in, live in a day.

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