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# Central

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> Central is an AI receptionist software that handles calls, schedules appointments, and gathers lead info for businesses.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Central?

Central is used by medical practices, law firms, financial services, home service providers, restaurants, retail stores, and busy businesses with inbound calls.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Wing Assistant
- **Founded**: 2018

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$79.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Free trial available, save with annual plans\!
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- AI/Machine Learning
- Business Process Automation
- Chatbot
- Interaction Tracking
- Lead Capture
- Lead Generation
- Lead Qualification
- Natural Language Processing
- Personalisation

## Integrations (10 total)

- Facebook Business Suite
- Housecall Pro
- HubSpot CRM
- Instagram
- Pipedrive
- Slack
- Stripe
- WhatsApp
- WooCommerce
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Virtual Assistant Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/33535/virtual-assistant/software)

## Related Categories

- [Virtual Assistant Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/33535/virtual-assistant/software)
- [Lead Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30017/lead-management/software)
- [Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30757/appointment-scheduling/software)

## Alternatives

1. [micro1](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1077474/micro1) — 4.9/5 (226 reviews)
2. [fonio.ai](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1072370/fonio-ai) — 4.9/5 (95 reviews)
3. [Wing](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012352/wing) — 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
4. [STAN AI](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1052246/stan-ai) — 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
5. [Upfirst](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1074921/Upfirst) — 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

## Links

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