Self-hosted
Self-hosted AI receptionist for infrastructure you control
LobbyStack is open source and self-hosted ready for teams that need data control, custom deployment, white-labeling, or regulated workflows.
No credit card required. Works with your existing business number.
Deploy on your own servers or cloud infrastructure
Control call data, prompts, voice settings, and integrations
Use the open-source codebase as the foundation for custom workflows
Absolute data sovereignty and privacy control
For businesses in regulated industries or agencies handling proprietary client workflows, data privacy is non-negotiable. Self-hosting with LobbyStack means call recordings, transcripts, and customer details never leave your secure database.
- Supports deployments designed around GDPR, HIPAA, and data residency requirements
- Complete, private ownership of call transcripts and audio recordings
- Supports secure deployment on private clouds or on-premise hardware
Own your prompts, models, and trunks
Don't get locked into rigid platform constraints. Configure your own SIP trunks, select which LLMs process each call, and iterate your prompt routing rules without limit or developer gates.
- Connect Twilio, Telnyx, or private SIP trunks directly
- Choose your models: GPT-4, Claude, or local private Llama models
- Tweak greeting scripts, intake rules, and escalation paths instantly
Eliminate expensive vendor per-minute markups
Traditional AI answering platforms charge heavy per-minute markups that scale unsustainably as your business grows. Self-hosting removes middleman fees, letting you pay raw carrier and API costs directly.
- Saves up to 80% on long-term high-volume voice minutes
- Perfect for agency resellers managing multi-tenant client setups
- Unlocks unlimited scale without monthly platform retainer fees
Adapt the call workflow to your product or client base
Self-hosting gives technical teams room to change intake questions, routing rules, alerts, data retention, and downstream automations without waiting on a SaaS roadmap.
- Customize prompts, tools, webhooks, and escalation logic
- Connect private CRMs, scheduling systems, and internal dashboards
- Use separate deployments for agencies, franchises, and regulated clients
Keep operational control as call volume grows
High-volume teams need predictable infrastructure, observability, and deployment control. LobbyStack gives engineers an open-source base they can monitor, scale, and secure like the rest of their stack.
- Run in containers on your preferred cloud or private environment
- Review source code and deployment configuration before launch
- Own update timing, access policies, logs, and retention windows
“We needed a receptionist that stayed inside our VPC. LobbyStack self-hosted in under an hour. The code is clean, the docs are solid, and we own every byte of call data.”
Questions about self-hosted AI receptionists
What is a self-hosted AI receptionist?
A self-hosted AI receptionist runs on your own servers or cloud infrastructure instead of a third-party SaaS platform. You control the data, the model, the deployment environment, and the integrations. LobbyStack is open source and supports self-hosted deployments for teams that need full control.
Is LobbyStack open source?
Yes. LobbyStack is open source under a permissive license. You can view the source code, fork it, modify it, and deploy it on your own infrastructure. The repository is available on GitHub.
What are the self-hosting requirements?
You need a server or container platform that can run Node.js and a supported database. LobbyStack provides Docker and Docker Compose configurations for quick local and production deployments. You also need a telephony provider account for call handling.
Can I use my own LLM or API key?
Yes. Self-hosted LobbyStack can be configured with your own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or other compatible providers. You control which model is used, the temperature, and the prompt behavior.
Is self-hosting suitable for agencies and resellers?
Yes. Agencies can deploy LobbyStack for multiple clients from a single instance or separate instances per client. The open-source license allows modification and white-labeling for your own brand.
How do updates work for self-hosted deployments?
You pull updates from the GitHub repository and redeploy. We tag stable releases and provide changelog notes. Enterprise customers can opt for managed update support and priority patches.
What about data privacy and compliance?
Self-hosting means your call data, transcripts, and customer information never leave your infrastructure. This is ideal for healthcare, legal, financial, and other regulated industries that need data residency and access control.
Do you offer support for self-hosted installations?
Community support is available through GitHub issues and discussions. Enterprise plans include dedicated support, implementation guidance, and custom deployment assistance for complex environments.
Can I customize the voice, prompts, and behavior?
Yes. Self-hosted deployments give you full access to the prompt templates, voice settings, greeting scripts, routing rules, and integration hooks. You can tailor every aspect of the caller experience.
How does self-hosted pricing work?
The open-source software is free. You pay only for your infrastructure, telephony provider usage, and LLM API costs. Enterprise support plans are available for teams that need professional guidance and SLA-backed assistance.
Deploy LobbyStack on your own infrastructure
Get the open-source AI receptionist running on your servers with full control over data, models, and integrations. No vendor lock-in. No per-minute markups.
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