,
,,
Calisto Inbox

Calisto Inbox.

8 native channels in one conversation queue. Routing rules, SLA enforcement, escalation paths, suggested replies, and broadcast delivery in a single interface.

8 Native Channels · 6 Inbound Sources · 3 Assignment Modes · 16 Admin Surfaces · 3 Access Tiers

,0,

native channel integrations

,0,

conversation operations surfaces

,0,

inbound sources

,0,

access tiers (personal, staff, manager)

Omnichannel Matrix

8 native channel integrations. 6 inbound sources. One routing topology. Per-channel routes at /channels/[channelKey] with subscription gate.

Booking Platforms

Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia. Messages with full reservation context injection

AirbnbBooking.comVRBOExpedia

Delivery Platforms

UberEats, DoorDash, Rappi, Glovo, Deliveroo, +6 more. Order messages in unified queue

UberEatsDoorDashRappi+8

WhatsApp Business

Business API with template messages, media support, and webhook-driven inbound

TemplatesMediaWebhook

SMS

Two-way threaded per contact with delivery tracking and opt-out management

Two-wayDelivery tracking

Social Channels

Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger, TikTok. Native API integrations per platform

InstagramMessengerTikTok

Voice & Chat

Voicemail transcriptions, website chat widget, and chatbot handoff routing

VoicemailChat WidgetChatbot

Channel Registry

Complete inventory of supported channels and inbound sources. Each channel renders as a per-route view at /inbox/channels/[channelKey].

Messaging Apps

WhatsApp Business, SMS two-way threading, and MMS/RCS support.

WhatsApp Business, SMS, MMS, RCS

4

Social DMs

Native platform APIs for Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger, and TikTok.

Instagram, Messenger, TikTok

3

Booking Platforms

Guest inquiries with full reservation context injection per thread.

Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia

4

Delivery Platforms

Order messages routed to unified queue with platform-native reply capability.

UberEats, DoorDash, Rappi, Glovo, +7

11+

Voice & Voicemail

Voicemail transcriptions and missed-call notifications inline in threads.

Voicemail, Missed Call, Signal

3

Digital Inbound

Website chat widget, chatbot handoffs, contact forms, and review responses.

Chat Widget, Chatbot, Forms, Reviews

4
The Conversation Queue

Every channel. One queue. One contact record.

Inbound messages from all channels resolve to a single Contact record and render in a unified conversation timeline.

CONVERSATION OPERATIONS

3 panes. 8 channels. One interface.

Split-pane layout: conversation list, active chat panel, and contact sidebar. Batch actions, advanced filtering by channel or assignee, and keyboard-driven navigation.

Thread State Machine

Open/Pending/Closed states per thread. Bulk actions: close, assign, tag, snooze. Full-text search with multi-dimension filters.

Routing & Assignment

Three assignment modes: round-robin, load-balanced, skill-based. Presence indicators per agent. Internal notes and threads.

Broadcast Engine

Multi-channel campaign delivery to audience segments. SMS, WhatsApp, and email. Schedule, preview, and track opens.

Sarah M.

Is early check-in available for...

2m

Carlos R.

Order #4821 missing items

8m

Tanaka K.

Reservation confirmation needed

14m
Sarah M.AIRBNB
Is early check-in available for my reservation on the 14th?
Checking availability now. Your booking at Marina Suite confirms check-in from 2 PM.
Type a reply...
ROUTING RULES

3 assignment modes. Condition-based routing.

Manager-area surface for configuring how inbound conversations distribute across the team. Rules match on channel type, keywords, contact tags, business hours, and agent presence.

Round-Robin

Sequential assignment across available agents. Even distribution regardless of current load.

Load-Balanced

Weighted assignment based on current open conversation count per agent. Presence-aware.

Skill-Based

Routes to agents matching required skills: language, channel expertise, VIP handling, product knowledge.

SLA POLICIES

Response targets. Breach escalation. Live tracking.

MessagingSlaClient at /inbox/messaging/sla. Manager-area surface for service-level agreements with automatic enforcement and breach notification.

Policy Builder

Define first-response and resolution-time targets per priority level, channel, or contact segment. Multiple policies with priority ordering.

Real-Time Tracking

Live countdown timers on conversations approaching breach. Color-coded status: on track, warning, breached.

Breach Escalation

Automatic escalation on SLA breach. Configurable paths: reassign, notify manager, trigger workflow, or flag for AI alert.

SLA Dashboard
VIP Guest Inquiry00:04:22
Order Support00:12:08
Booking Change00:28:41
General Inquiry00:56:12
ESCALATIONS

Multi-level paths. Automatic triggers.

Staff-area surface for managing conversations that exceed agent authority or breach SLA thresholds. Configurable per priority, channel, and contact segment.

  • Configurable escalation thresholds per priority and channel
  • Multi-level escalation paths (L1 → L2 → Manager)
  • SLA breach triggers automatic escalation
  • VIP contact auto-escalation based on contact tags
  • Escalation queue with dedicated supervisor view
  • Metrics: escalation rate, time-to-resolve, re-escalation frequency
The Intelligence Layer

Knowledge base. AI replies. Alert rules. Automated.

Suggested replies generated from knowledge base articles, contact history, and conversation context. Alert rules flag sentiment shifts and SLA breaches.

INTELLIGENCE LAYER

Knowledge base. Suggested replies. Alert rules.

Three surfaces that compose the intelligence layer: a knowledge base trains the suggestion engine, which generates replies, while alert rules monitor conversation patterns.

What is the cancellation policy for my reservation next week?
Suggested Replies
Our standard cancellation policy allows free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in. Your reservation on the 18th qualifies for a full refund if cancelled before the 16th.
Cancellations within 48 hours of check-in are subject to one night's charge. Would you like to proceed with cancellation or modify your dates?

Knowledge Base

Article repository with rich text editor, category tagging, and version history. Search-indexed for AI retrieval.

Suggested Replies

Generated from knowledge base articles, contact history, and conversation context. Surfaces within 200ms of thread open.

AI Alert Rules

Configurable rules that flag sentiment shifts, keyword matches, VIP messages, and SLA breach pre-warnings.

WORKFLOW AUTOMATION

Trigger. Condition. Action.

Manager-area surface for building automation flows that execute on conversation events. Visual editor with conditional branching and parallel execution paths.

Visual Workflow Editor

Drag-and-drop trigger-condition-action builder with conditional branching and parallel paths.

Conversation Triggers

New message inbound, conversation opened, SLA approaching, tag applied, contact segment match, scheduled time.

Automation Actions

Assign agent, apply tag, send template, move to queue, trigger webhook, update contact field, close conversation.

BROADCASTS & AUDIENCES

Segment. Template. Deliver.

Three surfaces composing the outbound campaign system: audience segmentation, template library, and multi-channel broadcast delivery with tracking.

Broadcast Engine

Multi-channel campaign delivery to segmented audiences. SMS, WhatsApp, and campaign email. Schedule delivery, preview per channel, track opens and clicks.

Audience Builder

Filter by contact tags, channel, location, last activity, and conversation history. Composable AND/OR condition groups with real-time size preview.

Template Library

Per-channel template management with merge fields. WhatsApp-approved submissions, SMS character counting, campaign HTML editor. Version history.

Broadcasts3 campaigns
Weekend promoWhatsApp2,340Scheduled
Check-in reminderSMS89Sent
Loyalty offer Q2Email4,102Draft
ANALYTICS & CSAT

4 metric dimensions. Per-agent, per-channel breakdowns.

Manager-area dashboard covering response time, resolution rate, channel volume, and customer satisfaction. Period-over-period deltas across all dimensions.

Response Metrics

First-response time, average response time, and distribution by hour, agent, and channel.

Resolution Metrics

Time-to-resolution, resolution rate, re-open rate, and conversations-per-agent with SLA compliance.

Volume & Channel Mix

Inbound volume per channel, peak hours, conversation creation rate, and channel mix over time.

CSAT & Satisfaction

Three scale types (1-5 stars, thumbs, emoji). Auto-send on conversation close. Score trends per agent and channel.

,0,

native channels unified in one queue

,0,

assignment modes

,0,

admin surfaces

,0,

product interconnects

The Contextual Injection Layer

Every message anchored to a record.

On thread open, the sidebar renders contact profile, booking history, active deal stages, and full interaction timeline across all channels.

PLATFORM INTERCONNECTS

13 Calisto products. One contact record.

Every conversation message resolves to a Contact record shared across the platform. On thread open, the sidebar renders profile fields, booking history, deal stage, and full interaction timeline.

Contacts

Every message anchored to a Contact record. Profile, booking history, deals visible in sidebar on thread open.

Inbound Message → Contact Match → Sidebar Injection → Thread

Ops

Messages requiring action convert to Ops tasks with one click. Booking confirmations route through conversation queue.

Guest Request → Ops Task → Assignment → Resolution

Voice

Voicemail transcriptions and call logs appear inline. Cross-channel context stays in one thread.

Missed Call → Transcription → Thread Injection → Follow-up

Navigator

Guest/employee portal chat routes to Inbox queue. Portal responses rendered in conversation interface.

Portal Chat → Inbox Queue → Agent Response → Portal

Deals

Workflow triggers on deal stage changes. Templates reference deal value via merge fields.

Deal Stage Change → Trigger → Template Send → Activity Log

Studio

Booking confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups delivered through conversation channels.

Booking Created → Template Triggered → Channel Delivery → Thread

The Architecture Comparison
,

Fragmented channels vs. unified queue

The Old Way
Separate SMS gateway (carrier app or DIDWW console)
Separate WhatsApp Business app
Separate Airbnb messaging tab
Separate Booking.com extranet inbox
Separate social media DM management per platform
No shared thread history across channels
No contact record linkage between messaging tools
No team assignment or intelligent routing
No SLA tracking or enforcement across channels
No unified analytics across messaging channels
Per-seat fees multiplied across every tool
The Calisto Way
SMS with two-way threading per contact: native
WhatsApp Business with templates and media: native
Airbnb messages with full reservation context: native
Booking.com messages with booking injection: native
Instagram, Messenger, TikTok DMs: native
Thread-stitching across all channels per Contact record
Contact-first design with sidebar injection on every thread
Round-robin, load-balanced, and skill-based routing
SLA policies with breach escalation and live tracking
Unified analytics: response time, resolution, channel volume
Included in Calisto Pro. Unlimited agent seats.
Pricing

Free unified inbox. Pro from 2% of revenue.

2 high-performance engines, 10+ native channel integrations, enterprise email with custom domains, thread-stitching technology, team routing, AI drafting, and 24/7 human backup at $1/day. Core inbox free forever.

,,
Calisto Core
$0/month
+ 2% of revenue
CommitmentNone
UsersUnlimited
Products15 included
Best for: Hotels, venues, and service businesses replacing Gmail, Outlook, and Respond.io with one unified communications engine.
,,,,,,,
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The raw specification table.

Complete technical specification for Calisto Inbox omnichannel conversation operations.

Channels

Native Channel Integrations8 (WhatsApp, SMS, Instagram, Messenger, TikTok, OTA, Voice, Website Chat)
Booking Platform Channels4 (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia)
Delivery Platform Channels11+ (UberEats, DoorDash, Rappi, Glovo, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Wolt, Bolt Food, Zomato, Grubhub, +more)
Inbound Sources6 (forms, chatbot, social, voicemail, signal, reviews)
Audience Views2 (External customer-facing, Internal team)
Per-Channel Routes/inbox/channels/[channelKey] with subscription gate

Conversation Operations

Thread States3 (Open, Pending, Closed)
Assignment Modes3 (Round-robin, Load-balanced, Skill-based)
Access Tiers3 (Personal, Staff, Manager)
Admin Surfaces16 routes in /inbox/messaging/
SLA Policy TypesFirst-response and resolution-time per priority
Escalation LevelsMulti-level (L1 → L2 → Manager)
CSAT Scale Types3 (1–5 stars, Thumbs up/down, Emoji)
Data ArchitectureSingle Contact record per thread across all channels

Intelligence

Suggested RepliesGenerated from knowledge base, contact history, and conversation context
AI Alert RulesSentiment shift, keyword match, VIP flag, SLA pre-warning
Workflow EngineTrigger-condition-action with conditional branching and parallel paths
Broadcast EngineMulti-channel delivery (SMS, WhatsApp, campaign email) with audience segmentation
Audience BuilderComposable filter conditions with real-time size preview
Template LibraryPer-channel templates with merge fields and approval status

Platform

Product Interconnects13 Calisto products (Contacts, Ops, Voice, Studio, Deals, Navigator, Events, Live, Sign, Access, Sites, Purview, Pulse)
Booking Context InjectionFull reservation data (check-in, property, rate, guest history) per thread
Delivery Platform RoutingOrder messages routed to unified queue with platform-native replies
Subscription GateChannelsGate reads /api/inbox/channels/subscription (pricing-ignorant)
EncryptionTLS in transit, encrypted at rest
Thread History100% immutable per Contact record

Inbox

Unified messaging inbox across 8 channels.

$1/mo

Part of Work Suite

Wallet-debit

Add to Pro Shop