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Dev tools · April 26, 2015

Betty, Open Source Google Voice with Receptionist Abilities

Google Voice with Receptionist abilities, built on top of Twilio - SamyPesse/betty

Betty, Open Source Google Voice with Receptionist Abilities launched on April 26, 2015 with 91 votes, #468 of 3,600 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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In plain words

Betty is an open-source phone system built on Twilio that provides Google Voice functionality combined with receptionist capabilities. Designed for developers, it enables users to manage incoming calls, route them appropriately, and handle basic receptionist tasks programmatically. The software is available on GitHub for those looking to self-host a voice communication solution with automated call handling features.

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