24/7 Backup Coverage

AI Answering Service for Overflow Calls

Don't let busy signals cost you business. Marlie picks up exactly when you can't - handling overflow calls instantly for just $0.25/min.

Your 24/7 Safety Net for Every Call

Every time a customer hears a busy signal or goes to voicemail, you risk losing them to a competitor. But staffing enough people to handle peak call volumes isn't always cost-effective.

Marlie provides the perfect safety net. We sit quietly in the background until your lines are tied up or your office is closed. Then, our AI receptionist answers instantly - booking appointments, answering FAQs, and taking messages just like your best employee would.

With unlimited capacity, our AI answering service ensures that even if 50 people call at once, every single one gets a professional, helpful response.

100%

Call Capacity

Marlie can handle unlimited simultaneous calls instantly.

Missed Calls

Eliminate voicemail and missed opportunities forever.

$0.25

Per Minute

Pay only for the overflow calls we handle. No contracts.

Seamless Overflow Protection

Conditional Forwarding

Set your phone system to forward to Marlie only when you're busy, on another line, or after hours.

Unlimited Concurrent Calls

Whether it's 1 call or 100, Marlie answers everyone instantly. No busy signals, ever.

Appointment Booking

We don't just take messages. We book appointments directly into your calendar while you're busy.

Smart Escalation

If a caller has an emergency or needs a human, we can transfer them to a designated mobile number or on-call staff.

After-Hours Support

Extend your business hours to 24/7 automatically. We handle the nights and weekends so you can rest.

Spam Blocking

We filter out spam and robocalls for free, ensuring you only pay for legitimate business conversations.

Trusted by 2,000+ businesses

"To anyone who is looking for an AI answering service, I think Marlie.ai is the best"
Albin Dejesus
Owner
sohodrivingschool.com

Connects with your favorite tools

Marlie plays nice with the software you already use. Sync calls, calendar, and customer data instantly across 8,000+ integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up overflow answering?

It's simple. You configure 'Conditional Call Forwarding' on your existing business line to forward to your Marlie number only when the line is busy or unanswered after a few rings.

Does the caller know they are speaking to AI?

Marlie sounds incredibly natural, but we recommend being transparent. Many clients introduce Marlie as their 'AI assistant' to set the right expectations.

Can Marlie handle complex questions?

Yes. You provide the Knowledge Base. Marlie uses it to answer questions about pricing, services, and policies accurately every time.

What if I need to take the call myself?

If you pick up your phone, the call never goes to Marlie. We only step in when you aren't available.

Is there a monthly minimum?

No. You pay a simple subscription starting at $49/mo, plus usage. If you have a slow month with few overflow calls, your bill stays low.

Easy onboarding

Get set up in minutes

Create your receptionist in 15 minutes and start receiving calls immediately. Try it for 2 weeks risk-free with our money-back guarantee.

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