Honest 2026 head-to-head from the AI Employees marketplace.
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Maya
AI Receptionist
$349/mo
Never miss a call again
Where we win
$349/mo vs $3,000+/mo — replaces lunch/sick/holiday coverage entirely
Available 24/7 with no overtime
Books appointments directly into your calendar
Never has a sick day, never quits
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Hiring a Receptionist
Human Receptionist
$2,800–$4,500/mo
$2,800–$4,500/mo base salary + payroll tax + benefits + training cost
Where they win
Warm, human voice
Can handle in-person walk-ins
Builds relationships with regulars
Honest verdict: A human receptionist wins for in-person walk-ins. Maya wins for phones, after-hours, weekends, and the 30% of calls a human misses.
FAQ
Is Maya cheaper than Hiring a Receptionist?
Maya is $349/mo flat. Hiring a Receptionist ranges from $2,800–$4,500/mo. Flat pricing means no surprise overages.
When does Hiring a Receptionist win?
Warm, human voice Can handle in-person walk-ins Builds relationships with regulars
When does Maya win?
$349/mo vs $3,000+/mo — replaces lunch/sick/holiday coverage entirely Available 24/7 with no overtime Books appointments directly into your calendar Never has a sick day, never quits
Can I switch from Hiring a Receptionist to Maya?
Yes. Setup takes 24-72 hours and we can run alongside your existing Hiring a Receptionist setup during the transition. Cancel Hiring a Receptionist once you're confident.
Does Maya offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Every Relvexa AI Employee includes a tied-to-outcome guarantee. If they don't deliver the measurable result we promise, you get refunded.
Want to try Maya?
$349/mo · Setup in 1-3 days · Money-back guarantee