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, and the charge is capped by the savings themselves... Maya never takes more points than the savings are worth.
Will Maya's fees reduce my savings?
No. The charge is a fraction of what the analysis saves you, never more than the savings are worth, so what you keep is always the larger part. The incentive structure is designed so Maya's earnings grow when your savings grow.
Do I pay before seeing results?
You authorize the task, not a price. Maya charges when she does the work, and the amount for a price report depends on what she found... small savings mean a small charge, a real deal costs more. You see what was deducted, and why, after the answer arrives.
What if I don't save anything?
Everyday tasks (price checks, list updates) cost a point or two either way. For a price report, the charge follows the savings: little to save means little to pay, and if Maya cannot find you a better price at all she says so and charges nothing.
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.