RingCentral AI Receptionist (AIR) vs. Podium

WHAT IS AI RECEPTIONIST (AIR)? AI Receptionist (AIR) is RingCentral's voice-first AI agent for small and mid-sized businesses that keeps your business always on. Businesses using AIR have seen 60% more new patient intakes, $204,000 in additional monthly bookings, and 50% reductions in inbound call time, all without adding headcount. With no configuration needed beyond basic personalization, AIR answers common business questions, sends texts, schedules appointments, captures leads, and seamlessly transfers callers to the right human agent.

Podium builds the AI Employees that power local businesses. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Automotive, Home Services, Aesthetics, and Retail, Podium's AI Employees increase lead conversion by 45% and generate 30% more revenue, without adding headcount. Podium is purpose-built for the industries we serve: Automotive: Podium turns every lead into a test drive or service appointment and searches for more opportunities in your database.