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LiveKit Agents

A framework for real-time voice AI agents that can answer phone calls.

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What LiveKit Agents does

LiveKit Agents is an open-source framework for voice and video AI agents, with turn detection, phone (SIP) support and plugins for major speech and language model providers. Agents can run on your own servers or on LiveKit Cloud.

Best for

  • Developers building voice agents
  • Phone agents that need low delay
  • Self-hosting voice AI

How small businesses use LiveKit Agents

  • Build a phone agent that answers FAQs
  • Route callers to the right person
  • Add a voice assistant to your website

LiveKit Agents: common questions

Who should use LiveKit Agents?

LiveKit Agents suits developers building voice agents, phone agents that need low delay and self-hosting voice AI.

When should you choose something else instead of LiveKit Agents?

LiveKit Agents needs a developer, and LiveKit Cloud is paid if you do not host it yourself. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as Smith.ai, Rosie and Retell AI.

Is LiveKit Agents free?

LiveKit Agents pricing: Free and open source; LiveKit Cloud is paid. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.

Can a small business self-host LiveKit Agents?

Yes. LiveKit Agents is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is advanced. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.

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