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Kalyvox vs AirAgent: voice agents for outbound, or an assistant for inbound

Both build AI voice agents. AirAgent's public positioning covers conversational agents including outbound scenarios; Kalyvox is entirely focused on inbound calls that must not be missed.

  • Inbound-first specialisation vs general voice agents
  • Per-intent escalation and transfer rules
  • Appointments booked live during the call
  • Free 7-day trial, no credit card

Why compare AirAgent and Kalyvox

The two products overlap on the same promise — an AI voice that talks to your callers — but they optimise for different directions of the call. That single difference changes the setup, the metrics and the day-to-day value.

What AirAgent is, based on its public positioning

AirAgent publicly presents AI voice agents able to hold natural phone conversations, with use cases spanning reception, qualification and outreach-style scenarios, and configurable agents. (Public materials reviewed September 2026.)

What Kalyvox is

Kalyvox is an inbound-only AI phone assistant. It answers, identifies the intent, asks the questions that matter for that intent, transfers or escalates according to your rules, books appointments and produces a structured ticket for every call.

Side by side

AirAgentKalyvox
DirectionInbound and outbound scenariosInbound only
Product typeConfigurable voice agentsIntent-based phone assistant
QualificationPer configured agentPer intent, with escalation rules
TransfersSupportedPer-intent, warm or cold, with fallbacks
AppointmentsDepends on the scenarioNative, real calendar availability
Call outputConversation dataStructured ticket + transcript + summary
AlertsNotificationsSMS and email per intent
SetupAgent-by-agent configurationGuided, ~15 min, editable in plain English

Who is AirAgent best for?

  • Teams that need outbound or mixed voice automation — reminders, follow-ups, campaigns.
  • Businesses comfortable assembling their own agents for several distinct scenarios.
  • Projects where the voice agent is one building block of a larger automation.

Who is Kalyvox best for?

  • Businesses whose problem is precisely the calls they miss while working.
  • Teams that need the on-call person alerted by SMS within seconds on an emergency.
  • Owners who want one assistant, several intents, rather than one agent per scenario.

The honest trade-off

If outbound calling is part of your plan, a general voice-agent platform makes sense. If every euro or dollar lost is an inbound call that rang out, an inbound specialist is the safer bet: the escalation rules, the ticket and the alerts are the product, not add-ons.

Check the cost per handled call before you decide.

Trying it without risk

You keep your existing number: a call-forwarding rule is the only change — all calls, overflow only, or after hours only. Run the free 7-day trial for a week, then compare what your team actually receives after each call.

Do I have to change my phone number?

No. You keep your line and forward calls, fully or partially.

How much does Kalyvox cost?

Plans start at $95/month plus per-minute usage, no contract, with a free 7-day trial and no credit card. See pricing.

Try Kalyvox before you renew with AirAgent

7-day free trial, no credit card required. Keep your number, set up call forwarding, and listen to real calls before deciding.

Competitor information on this page comes from AirAgent's public website and was last checked in September 2026. Features and pricing may change — always confirm on their site.

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