Free AI Voicemail Greeting Generator
Pick who the greeting is for and how it should sound. Get a professional voicemail greeting you can personalize, copy, and record. Every script is written to be spoken, with duration checked against the 30-second attention window.
Thanks for calling {{company}}. We're helping other customers at the moment, but we don't want to miss you. Leave your name, number, and a quick note about what you need, and we'll call you back before the end of the business day.
~17s when spoken · 42 words · Professional tone
Browser voices are robotic. They're for pacing checks. For a greeting that sounds like a real person (or like you), record it with VoiceDrop's AI voice cloning.
The anatomy of a greeting that keeps callers
A voicemail greeting has one job: convince the caller to leave a message instead of hanging up and dialing your competitor. The greetings that do it share four traits. They identify fast: name and company in the first breath, so the caller knows they dialed right. They ask for something specific: “leave your name, number, and the property address” beats “leave a message” because specific instructions get complete messages. They set a callback expectation the caller can plan around. And they offer an escape hatch (a text option, an email, or a colleague) for people who won't wait.
Three ways to turn a script into a recording
- Record it yourself. Free, personal, and fine for most lines. Quiet room, three takes, smile.
- Browser text-to-speech. The “Hear it” button above uses your browser's built-in voice, useful for checking pacing and length, but too robotic to publish.
- Clone your own voice. VoiceDrop's AI voice cloning records a short sample of you once, then generates studio-clean audio of your voice saying anything you type: greetings, updates, and entire outbound voicemail campaigns, without re-recording.
39 voicemail greeting examples
Every script from the generator, organized by situation. Copy any of them straight from the page.
General Business voicemail greetings
Main-line greetings for any small business. Reassures callers they reached the right place, sets a callback expectation, and keeps them from hanging up and calling a competitor.
“Thanks for calling {{company}}. We're helping other customers at the moment, but we don't want to miss you. Leave your name, number, and a quick note about what you need, and we'll call you back before the end of the business day.”
“Hello! You've caught the whole {{company}} team on the phone or up to our elbows in work. Tell us your name, your number, and how we can help, and we promise a real human will call you back today.”
“You've reached {{company}}. Sorry we missed you. Leave your name and number and we'll call back within the hour, or text this same number for a faster reply.”
“Yes, this is a real business, and yes, everyone here is genuinely on the phone right now. Leave your name and number, and one of us will prove we exist by calling you back today.”
“Happy holidays from all of us at {{company}}! We're closed so our team can celebrate with their families. Leave a message with your name and number, and we'll call you back when we reopen on {{return_date}}.”
Personal Cell Phone voicemail greetings
Greetings for your personal mobile number. Polished enough for a boss or a landlord, human enough for friends and family.
“Hello, this is the cell phone of {{name}}. I'm unable to answer right now. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message after the tone, and I'll return your call as soon as I'm available.”
“Hey, it's {{name}}. Sorry I missed you. Leave me a quick message, or better yet, send a text. I usually answer those faster. Talk soon.”
“Can't talk right now. This is {{name}}. Leave a message or shoot me a text, and I'll get back to you today.”
“Congratulations, you've made it to {{name}}'s voicemail, where messages go to be heard eventually. Beat the odds: leave your name and number, speak clearly, and I promise to call you back. Texting works even faster.”
Sales Rep voicemail greetings
Direct-line greetings for salespeople who live on the phone. Every missed call is a lead, so these push callers to leave details or text instead.
“{{name}} here, with {{company}}. If you're calling about a quote or an order, leave your name, number, and the best time to reach you. I return every call the same business day.”
“I'm out meeting customers today, so you've reached the voicemail of {{name}} at {{company}}. Leave your name and number, or text this same number for a faster reply. I check messages between every appointment.”
“Hi there, you've got {{name}} from {{company}}, well, my voicemail anyway. Tell me your name, your number, and what you're working on, and I'll call you back today. I'd love to help.”
“It's {{name}} at {{company}}. Leave a number and I'll call back today. Texts get answered even faster.”
“If I'm not answering, I'm out earning my quota. This is {{name}} with {{company}}. Leave your name and number, and remember, calling people back is literally my job. Texting works too.”
Real Estate Agent voicemail greetings
Greetings for agents who are usually at a showing or a closing. Prompts callers to leave the property address so you can call back prepared.
“You're through to {{name}} at {{company}}. If I'm not picking up, I'm at a showing, an inspection, or a closing table. Leave your name, number, and the property address, and I'll call you back within the hour.”
“Buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth? You're in the right place. This is {{name}} with {{company}}. Leave your name and number, and I'll call you back today.”
“Hi, you've reached {{name}} with {{company}}. If you're calling about one of my listings, leave the address and your number, and I'll get you the details today. Everything else, leave a message. I check these constantly.”
“At a showing right now. This is {{name}} with {{company}}. Leave the property address and your number, and I'll call you back between appointments.”
Insurance Agent voicemail greetings
Greetings that triage quotes, claims, and policy changes. Callers with a claim get reassurance; everyone gets a clear callback promise.
“You've reached the office of {{name}} at {{company}}. For policy changes or ID cards, leave your policy number if you have it handy, plus your name and callback number, and we'll handle it on our first call back.”
“Every policy I write comes with a promise to call you back, and I keep it. This is {{name}} at {{company}}. Leave your name, number, and whether it's a quote, a claim, or a policy change.”
“If you're calling about a claim, take a breath. You're in good hands. This is {{name}} at {{company}}. Leave your name, number, and what happened, and I'll call you back as quickly as I can.”
“{{name}}, {{company}} insurance. Leave your name and number. Claims and urgent matters, say so first. Those get called back within the hour.”
Recruiter voicemail greetings
Greetings for recruiters and staffing pros. Candidates are often nervous when they call, so these are warm, specific, and fast to act on.
“You've connected with {{name}}, talent acquisition at {{company}}. If you're calling about a role you applied for, leave your name, number, and the position title, and I'll get back to you within one business day.”
“Job hunting is stressful enough without phone tag. Sorry I missed you! This is {{name}} at {{company}}. Leave your name, number, and the role you're interested in, and I'll call you back today. Email works too: {{email}}.”
“If we have an interview scheduled, don't panic. You've got the right number. It's {{name}} from {{company}}. Leave a message or text me here, and I'll confirm everything shortly.”
“Recruiting moves fast, so keep it short: name, number, role. This is {{name}} at {{company}}, and I'll call you back within one business day.”
Medical Office voicemail greetings
HIPAA-sensible greetings for clinics and practices. Every script includes an emergency disclaimer and asks for the details staff need to call back.
“If this is a medical emergency, hang up and dial 911. You've reached {{company}}. Our staff is with patients right now. Please leave your name, date of birth, and callback number, and we'll return your call before the end of the day.”
“You have reached the scheduling line at {{company}}. If this is a medical emergency, hang up and dial 911. For appointments, leave your name, date of birth, and preferred time, and our staff will confirm by phone or text.”
“We're sorry we couldn't get to the phone. All of us at {{company}} are with patients. If this is a medical emergency, hang up and dial 911. Otherwise, leave your name, date of birth, and callback number, and we'll get back to you shortly.”
“{{company}}. If this is a medical emergency, hang up and dial 911. For all other matters, leave your name, date of birth, and number. We'll call you back today.”
After Hours voicemail greetings
Greetings that play when the office is closed. States your hours, promises a next-morning callback, and offers a faster alternative for urgent callers.
“Our office is closed for the evening. You've reached {{company}}. We're open {{business_hours}}, Monday through Friday. Leave your name and number and we'll call you back first thing tomorrow, or email {{email}} anytime.”
“You caught us after closing time. {{company}} opens again tomorrow morning. Our regular hours are {{business_hours}}. Leave your name and number, and you'll be our first call of the day.”
“Even we have to sleep sometimes! The {{company}} team has gone home for the night, but we're back at it during {{business_hours}}. Leave a message and you'll hear from us first thing.”
“{{company}} is closed right now. Leave your name and number. We'll call back when we open. For anything urgent, text this number.”
Out of Office / Vacation voicemail greetings
Greetings for planned time away. Tells callers when you're back, hands urgent matters to a colleague, and buys you a guilt-free break.
“This is {{name}} at {{company}}. I'm out of the office until {{return_date}} and checking messages only occasionally. For urgent matters, please call {{colleague_name}} at {{colleague_phone}}. Otherwise, leave a message and I'll get back to you when I return.”
“Quick heads-up: you're calling while I'm away. This is {{name}}, back on {{return_date}}. For anything urgent, call {{colleague_name}} at {{colleague_phone}}; otherwise leave a message, and it'll be my first callback when I return.”
“Guess what, I'm finally on vacation! This is {{name}}, back in the office on {{return_date}}. If it can't wait, {{colleague_name}} can help at {{colleague_phone}}. If it can, leave a message and I'll call you back with a tan.”
“{{name}} is out until {{return_date}}. Urgent? Call {{colleague_name}} at {{colleague_phone}}. Otherwise, leave a message. I'll respond when I'm back.”
“The holidays have officially stolen me away from my desk. I'm {{name}}, and I'll be back on {{return_date}}. Need help before then? {{colleague_name}} has you covered at {{colleague_phone}}. Otherwise, leave a message and enjoy the season.”
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