Voice Intercom — private, self-hosted voice for site teams.
Every license is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no renewal fees and no per-seat monthly charges. Buy once and use it permanently — the software runs on your own server.
Plans
| 🟢 Basic | 🔵 Advanced | 🟣 Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| User license | $50 / user one-time | Custom | Custom |
| Deployment | $300 one-time | Included in quote | Included in quote |
| Android app + browser client | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Admin console (rooms, users, groups, logs, licensing) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Real-time intercom · open · private rooms | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Server-side floor control (push-to-talk) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Voice broadcast | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bilingual UI (English / Simplified Chinese) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Basic example: a 50-user team is $50 × 50 + $300 = $2,800, once. There is nothing to renew.
Advanced — record and connect (custom)
Built on the same platform, the Advanced version adds the abilities teams ask for once the talking is working:
| Capability | What it adds |
|---|---|
| 🎬 Recording and traceability | Record calls, search by room / person / time, replay online and archive |
| 📝 Speech-to-text | Batch transcription and live captions, with full-text and keyword search |
| 🔊 TTS broadcasts | Type a message and have it spoken; can trigger from third-party alarms |
| 🧩 User app SDK | Embed the voice capability inside your own app or system |
| 🔌 Control-system integration | Connect to access control, video, work orders or device control |
Enterprise — AI and business fusion (custom)
For teams who want voice to drive the workflow itself:
| Capability | What it adds |
|---|---|
| 🤖 AI control | An AI assistant in the room that listens, understands and responds |
| 🧠 Skill + MCP integration | AI wired into your workflows through Skills and the Model Context Protocol |
| 🗣️ Business voice scenarios | One spoken line triggers a business action, end to end |
How the pricing compares
Subscription walkie-talkie software is the usual alternative. It typically runs around $8 per user, per month — roughly $96 per user, per year, and it keeps billing for as long as you use it.
| Happy Lab Voice Intercom | Typical subscription PTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost model | $50 / user one-time + $300 deploy | ~$8 / user per month |
| 50 users, first year | $2,800 once | ~$4,800 per year |
| 50 users, three years | $2,800 total | ~$14,400 |
| Where the data lives | Your own server | The vendor’s cloud |
| Recurring fees | None | Ongoing |
Figures are illustrative comparisons based on publicly listed subscription pricing; actual competitor pricing varies.
What you need to run it
Self-hosted, Linux only (x86_64 / arm64). The footprint is small:
- Up to 50 users: 2 vCPU / 2–4 GB RAM, ~10 Mbps.
- 50–200 users: 4 vCPU / 4–8 GB RAM, 20–50 Mbps.
- 200+ users or with recording: 8+ vCPU / 8–16 GB RAM, recording on a separate machine.
Delivered as a tar bundle with a deployment guide, or via an AI Skill that installs and verifies automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a subscription?
No. The Basic license is a one-time payment — $50 per user plus a one-time $300 deployment fee. There is nothing to renew.
Do I have to self-host it?
The platform is designed for self-hosting, so your voice and data stay on your own server. Tell us your environment and we will confirm the sizing.
Can I start on Basic and upgrade later?
Yes. Advanced and Enterprise layer on top of the same platform, so upgrading adds capability without a rebuild.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes — see our refund policy.
How do I buy?
Contact us and we will set you up. Card and PayPal checkout is coming soon.
Can I embed it in my own product?
Yes. The voice capability is available as a user app SDK and as a full OEM / white-label build. Talk to us about custom pricing.
💬 Questions or a custom requirement?
Tell us your site, your team size and how you work today, and we will put together the right license.