Hotline
An always-on service that runs on a phone number.
Call it or text it. A phone number that captures data, connects people, and takes action. No app to download. No account to create. Just call.
Anyone can create one. For a business, team, community, or anything else. Free.
Directory
| Info | Hotline |
|---|---|
| hotline.vc | (808) 468-5553 |
| hotline.cooking | (808) 468-5552 |
| hotline.wine | (808) 468-9463 |
| hotline.builders | (808) 468-5596 |
Visit hotline.directory or call (808) 468-5554 to browse all public hotlines.
What's Possible
Built in minutes. Here's what they can do.
- hotline.vc — Founders share their story and progress. Investors describe what they want. Both on their own time. The hotline moderates asynchronous discovery and connection—a community orchestrated entirely by voice.
- hotline.cooking — Real-time help while your hands are full. Remembers your preferences, adapts to what's in your kitchen. Text a photo of your fridge, get dinner ideas.
- hotline.wine — Thousands of wines indexed by taste, occasion, and pairing. Learns your palate over time. No sommelier required.
- hotline.builders — Thousands of municipal codes, indexed and cross-referenced, updated as regulations change. Describe your project—get answers that understand how the rules connect.
Visit each hotline's page for details on how it works and what to expect.
Capabilities
- Capture — collect information during conversation
- Remember — recognize returning callers
- Search — find info across documents and conversations
- SMS — text confirmations, links, follow-ups
- Transfer — connect callers to humans or other hotlines
- Integrate — calendars, CRMs, databases, APIs
- Payments — accept payments, subscriptions, donations in real-time
Read the docs for keypad actions, SMS commands, API access.
Use Cases
- Business — support lines, lead qualification, after-hours, scheduling
- Community — church info, club updates, neighborhood watch, events
- Teams — internal knowledge, onboarding, HR, IT helpdesk
- Education — office hours, course info, tutoring, admissions
- Municipal — public info lines, permits, utilities, transit
- Personal — expert hotline, creator line, personal assistant
FAQ
How do I create a hotline?
Go to create.hotline.free. The Concierge will guide you through setup by voice. Describe what you want your hotline to do, and it handles the rest.
How does it know about my organization?
Upload documents during setup—PDFs, spreadsheets, whatever you have. The hotline indexes them automatically and can answer questions based on what you provide.
Can callers reach a human?
Yes. Hotlines can transfer calls to people or even other hotlines. You configure who, when, and under what conditions.
Does my hotline make outbound calls?
No. Hotlines are inbound only. People call your hotline—it doesn't call them. It can send SMS follow-ups, but only to people who've called in.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Calls and data are encrypted. You control who can access your hotline's information. We don't sell or share your data.
Can developers integrate with hotlines?
Yes. REST API and MCP server available. See the docs.
What does it cost?
Free with all core capabilities included. Pro is for high-volume needs.
Create a Hotline
Free with all core capabilities included.
Create at create.hotline.free — the Concierge will guide you through setup by voice.
Prefer voice only? Call the Concierge directly: (808) 468-5544
Pro
High-volume use cases. Enhanced quotas, toll-free numbers, dedicated support. Contact us.