Checked Nov 2026
AI phone answering for restaurants.
Standalone phone bots are a separate product that reads your menu from somewhere else. Maya is part of WhatsTable, so she uses the same menu, prices and booking rules as your website.
Maya · on the phone
After hours · 10:42 pm
Hi! Are you still open? Can I order pad thai for tomorrow lunch?
We open at 11. I can take it now and the kitchen makes it fresh when we open. Mild or spicy?
Two, one mild, one spicy. And spring rolls.
Got it. Pickup at 11:30, that's $34.50 before tax. Can I have your name?
Published prices.
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Maple
Voice $150/mo ($85 billed yearly); Pro $350/mo ($220 billed yearly)
Pro adds phone orders into the POS, OpenTable reservations, upselling and secure phone payments.
Source: maple.inc/pricing -
Slang
Core from $399/mo; Premium from $599/mo
Reservation-first. Premium adds 97 languages and private-event lead capture. A July 2026 roundup says it generally does not take full phone orders.
Source: slang.ai/pricing -
Loman
Not published ("Request pricing")
Takes orders and bookings; Premium adds phone payment. A third-party roundup estimates $199–$299/mo.
Source: loman.ai/pricing -
Kea
No public price found on its site
Focused on phone ordering. A third-party roundup reports about $450/mo.
Source: Perfect Venue, 14 Jul 2026
Slang roundup and Loman/Kea estimates: Perfect Venue, 14 Jul 2026. Prices change; check each site.
Standalone phone bots vs Maya.
| Item | Standalone services | Maya (WhatsTable) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | About $85–$599, by product and plan | No separate fee; part of WhatsTable |
| Menu and prices | Connects to your POS and booking tools | The same menu, prices and rules as your website |
| Phone orders | Most, on higher plans | Yes, pickup orders |
| Bookings | Most, through a booking partner | Yes, built in |
| Catering orders | Not usually listed | Yes, course by course |
| Card payments by phone | Some (e.g. Maple Pro, Loman Premium) | No |
| Languages | Up to 97 (Slang Premium) | English tested |
| Live transfer to staff | Varies | No; callback requests |
| POS | Many POS systems | Clover only |
Where standalone services are stronger
- More languages today.
- Some take card payments by phone.
- They work with many POS systems, not just Clover.
- Some offer call recordings with summaries.
Do I need WhatsTable to use Maya?
Yes. Maya runs on the WhatsTable menu, bookings and catering system. That is why she knows your real prices and open times.
Which is better for a busy takeout counter?
If you need card payments by phone or many languages today, a standalone answering service may fit better. If you want one system for the whole restaurant, Maya comes with it.
Hear how Maya would answer your phone.
Book a demo and we will walk you through Maya with your own menu in mind.
$0 a month · No setup fee · No contract · Nothing added to your guests' bill