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Podium
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Lead management platform whose AI Employee answers leads, books appointments and re-engages past customers by text and voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-15
Best for
Local businesses such as home services, auto dealers and med spas that need fast lead response and booking.
Features
- AI Employee responds to new leads 24/7
- Books appointments and sends confirmations, including after hours
- Re-engages past customers to fill open calendar slots
- Voice AI answers calls when staff are busy
- Website chat that converts visitors to text conversations
Limitations
Pricing not published; AI Employee is sold as a paid add-on.
Pricing
| Pricing summary | Contact sales; no prices published ("talk to our sales team for details"); AI Employee is an add-on to any plan |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
Prices change. Confirm on the vendor's own pricing page.
Categories and industries
Sources
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