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Description

Otto serves as an AI phone assistant tailored for the hospitality industry, designed to efficiently handle every incoming call, take food orders, manage reservations, and respond to customer inquiries, thereby allowing staff to concentrate on their guests within the establishment. More than just a basic answering service, Otto functions as an always-available digital team member that engages in natural phone conversations, accurately captures comprehensive orders, books tables, addresses frequently asked questions, and escalates more complex issues as necessary. This innovative assistant seamlessly integrates with a venue’s existing phone line and connects with CRM systems, ordering processes, and kitchen workflows, transforming each interaction into a standard operational activity rather than an additional manual chore. Furthermore, Otto can be customized to reflect the unique brand voice of each venue, ensuring that restaurants, cafés, bars, and takeaway establishments deliver a consistent and high-quality customer experience while leveraging the capabilities of AI technology. By incorporating Otto, venues not only enhance efficiency but also foster a stronger connection with their patrons.

Description

Porchlight serves as a cloud-based platform tailored for the booking and management needs of independent pubs, restaurants, and cafés. Featuring an AI phone assistant named Thomas, it efficiently manages incoming calls and schedules reservations based on real-time availability, forwarding any unmanageable requests to staff for follow-up. All booking channels, including phone, website, and Google, are consolidated into a single venue diary equipped with a comprehensive floor plan. Additionally, the staff app integrates various functionalities such as rota management, clock-in systems, payroll tracking, tips management, and food safety inspections, providing a centralized tool for venues to oversee bookings and daily staff operations. This service is specifically designed to assist independent hospitality establishments in the UK, ensuring they can effectively manage reservations during peak service hours as well as outside of operating hours. With Porchlight, venues can optimize their operations and enhance customer service.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Business Profile No 

Integrations

Google Business Profile Yes 

Pricing Details

$99 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

£249/venue/month
£249 per venue per month, VAT included. A 14-day free trial is available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Otto

Founded

2025

Country

Australia

Website

callotto.ai/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Porchlight Hospitality

Founded

2026

Country

United Kingdom

Website

porchlightpro.com

Product Features

Restaurant Reservations

Capacity Monitoring No 
Custom Reservation Inventory No 
Deposits / Prepayment Processing No 
Email Marketing No 
Facebook Reservations No 
Feedback Management No 
Guest Data No 
Guest Notifications No 
Mobile App Booking No 
Online / Website Reservations No 
Reminders No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Seat / Table Optimization No 
Text/SMS Communications No 
Waitlist Management No 

Alternatives

Alternatives

No Alternatives