NovaSynth by Noveum
Test your voice agent on the callers you can’t stage.
NovaSynth by Noveum launched on August 31, 2026 with 203 votes, #149 of 23,274 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches.
What it does
NovaSynth sends synthetic users at your agents with real SIP phone calls, LiveKit audio, and chat sessions. Rehearse failures, validate fixes end-to-end.
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