AI voice agent vs IVR
An IVR makes callers do the work: listen to a menu, press 1, press 3, wait. An AI voice agent just asks 'How can I help?' — in the caller's language — understands the answer, and solves it or routes it. For most businesses that means shorter calls, fewer hang-ups and far fewer calls that reach a person.
Side by side
| Traditional IVR | AI voice agent | |
|---|---|---|
| How callers use it | Listen to a menu and press keys | Speak naturally, in their own language |
| What it can do | Route calls, play recorded info | Answer questions, book, qualify, take details, route |
| Languages | One or two recorded menus | 11 Indian languages, switches with the caller |
| Changing it | Re-record prompts, reconfigure the tree | Edit the script in plain language |
| After hours | 'Please call during office hours' | Handles the call fully |
| Data | Key presses | Transcript, intent, lead score |
When IVR still makes sense
- Very simple routing (sales vs support) with no questions to answer
- Regulated flows where a fixed menu is required
- As a fallback: 'press 0 for a person' alongside the AI agent
Moving from IVR to an AI voice agent
- 1List the top 10 reasons people call you
- 2Write the answer or action for each (we help)
- 3Point your number (or the IVR's first option) to the AI agent
- 4Watch transcripts for a week and fill the gaps
Where your leads go
The moment a call ends, hot leads land where your team already works — with the summary, score and recording.
Send every lead to your CRM or sheet through RANA's webhook, or connect in minutes with Zapier or Make.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my existing number?+
Yes — forward calls from your existing number or IVR option to your AI voice agent.
What does it cost?+
Plans from ₹13,999/month (1,000 minutes), billed in 30-second pulses. Starter is ₹13,999/month for 1,000 minutes and Growth ₹41,999/month for 3,500 minutes. Prices exclude GST. See the pricing page for every plan.
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