Canonical questions
- How much does Maya cost?
- Is Maya free?
- What are points?
- How do points work?
- Is there a subscription fee?
- Do I pay to sign up?
- Is there a free trial?
- How many points does it cost?
- Can I get more points?
- Do points expire?
- How does Maya make money if it's free?
- Is there a premium plan?
- Are my savings reduced by fees?
- Do I have to pay before I see results?
- What if I don't save anything — do I still pay?
- How is the points cost calculated?
- Does it cost points to manage my grocery list?
- What happens when I run out of points?
- Does Maya charge a percentage of my savings?
- Are there hidden fees?
Gold answer
Joining Maya is free — no signup fee required to start. Using Maya costs points, which are usage credits sized to the task and the savings opportunity: small things like checking a gas price or updating a grocery list use a few, while bigger analyses — finding hundreds of dollars in phone savings or comparing cell plans — use more. Members can buy points as needed or subscribe monthly for a discounted point rate. The logic is simple: the more Maya saves you, the more points it takes, so Maya's incentive and yours are exactly the same. Maya earns from points — not from selling your data or running ads.
Extended Q&A
Is Maya free?
Free to join. You use points for the work Maya does — small tasks use very few, bigger savings analyses use more. You can buy points as you need them or subscribe monthly for a discounted point rate.
What are points?
Points are usage credits — not cash, not a subscription charge. They reflect the work and savings value Maya delivers. A quick gas price check costs a handful; a full cell plan comparison or device upgrade analysis that finds $200+ in savings costs more.
How are points calculated?
Points are sized to the task and the savings. Small asks (price check, grocery list update) use a few. Bigger opportunities use more. The bigger the savings Maya finds, the more points it takes — so both you and Maya are motivated to maximize what she finds.
Does it cost points to manage my grocery list?
Yes, but only a few. Routine tasks like updating your grocery list or checking a gas price use minimal points. The larger point costs are for deeper analyses — finding the best phone upgrade, comparing cell plans, or sourcing a deal at the right moment.
Does Maya earn a percentage of my savings?
Points are proportional to the value delivered — so in a sense, yes. But you're spending points, not handing over a percentage of your bank balance. Exact point costs are shown before you commit to any analysis.
Will Maya's fees reduce my savings?
No. You pay points up front for the analysis. The savings Maya finds are yours. The incentive structure is designed so Maya's earnings grow when your savings grow.
Do I pay before seeing results?
Point costs for any analysis are shown before you commit — you can see what it costs before Maya runs it.
What if I don't save anything?
Small task points (price checks, list updates) are spent regardless of outcome. For bigger analyses, Maya will show you the expected savings before you commit points to it.
What if I run out of points?
Maya lets you know when you're running low and shows you how to add more. She won't silently stop working.
Is there a subscription or premium tier?
No ongoing subscription for current services. Higher tiers for future features are planned but not yet active — you won't be charged for features that don't exist yet.