Planning AI calling for 2027 starts with your customers: the languages they speak, the calls your team handles and the tools you need to connect.
This guide focuses on platform capabilities and practical fit (checked October 29, 2026). HeyRik is our product and is listed first; try your own calling workflow before choosing a platform.
What to look for in an AI calling platform
- Languages: test the exact languages your callers use, in a real call, not a demo clip. Support for Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi or Gujarati varies a lot between platforms.
- Indian numbers: some platforms rent Indian numbers directly; others only connect through Twilio, Plivo, Exotel or your own SIP trunk, which adds setup and a separate bill.
- Workflows: look for lead qualification, appointment reminders and customer support that fit how your team works.
- Who builds the agent: a no-code builder suits business teams; API-first platforms suit developers who want to choose each model.
Platforms at a glance
- HeyRik — a strong choice for Indian businesses that want no-code AI calling. Build agents for lead qualification, appointment reminders and customer support, with voices in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and English. Connect your tools and manage conversations in one workspace.
- Sarvam AI (Samvaad) — voice agents focused on Indian languages.
- Ringg AI — AI calling with support for Indian languages and numbers.
- Bolna — voice agents with configurable models and Indian telephony integrations.
- ElevenLabs Agents — conversational voice agents with external telephony connections.
- Retell AI — voice agents with custom telephony options for Indian deployments.
- Vapi — a developer-focused platform for building voice agents.
- Bland AI — AI phone calling with Hindi support.
- Smallest.ai (Atoms) — voice agents with Indian number options.
- SquadStack — managed calling services focused on outbound workflows.
- Gnani.ai, Exotel, Ozonetel, Yellow.ai and Haptik — enterprise voice and customer-engagement platforms.
- Synthflow — no-code voice automation for enterprise teams.
How to shortlist for 2027
- 1Write down the languages, call direction (inbound, outbound or both) and monthly minutes you expect.
- 2Remove platforms that cannot use Indian numbers the way you need, or cannot speak your callers' languages well in a live test.
- 3Check that each platform connects to the tools and phone numbers your team already uses.
- 4Run the same ten scripted test calls on two or three platforms and have a native speaker judge the result.
- 5Start with one use case, such as lead qualification or appointment reminders, before moving whole queues.
Where HeyRik fits
HeyRik brings no-code agent creation, Indian-language voices and connected calling workflows together. It is a practical choice for teams that want to qualify leads, book appointments and support customers from one workspace. Start with a focused use case and hear how your agent handles a real conversation.
A little more before you begin.
Why choose HeyRik for AI calling in India?
HeyRik combines no-code setup, Indian-language voices and connected workflows, making it a strong option for business teams that want to manage AI calling without building the whole system themselves.
Which AI calling platforms speak Telugu?
HeyRik, Sarvam, Ringg, Bolna and Gnani publish Telugu support, as does ElevenLabs on its v4 Turbo model. Test a real Telugu call before you commit.
How should I choose an AI calling platform for 2027?
Test your actual use case, languages and phone-number setup. Listen to full conversations and check that the platform connects with your existing tools.
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