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How to Build a Voice Bot: DIY vs Platform [2025 Guide]

Complete guide to building voice bots in 2025. Compare DIY with Twilio vs platforms like Retell AI and Vapi. Includes architecture, costs, and decision framework.

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By Edesy Team
Published: December 15, 2024•11 min read
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Table of contents

  • Voice Bot Architecture: Understanding the Stack
  • 1. Telephony Layer
  • 2. Speech-to-Text (STT)
  • 3. Large Language Model (LLM)
  • 4. Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • The DIY Approach: Building from Scratch
  • Architecture Overview
  • Tech Stack Options
  • Development Process
  • Sample Code: Basic Twilio + GPT-4 Integration
  • DIY Cost Breakdown
  • When DIY Makes Sense
  • The Platform Approach: Using Existing Solutions
  • How Platforms Work
  • Platform Options Compared
  • Retell AI
  • Vapi
  • Bland AI
  • Edesy
  • Platform Deployment Process
  • Platform Cost Breakdown
  • When Platforms Make Sense
  • Decision Framework
  • Cost Comparison at Scale
  • Feature Comparison
  • Decision Tree
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • 1. Underestimating Latency
  • 2. Ignoring Interruption Handling
  • 3. Poor Error Recovery
  • 4. Not Testing with Real Accents
  • 5. Forgetting Human Handoff
  • Step-by-Step: Getting Started
  • Option A: Quick Start with Platform
  • Option B: DIY with Twilio + GPT
  • Option C: Managed with Edesy
  • Conclusion
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