Pricing and plans
There are two numbers to understand: the one-time platform fee you pay us, and the helper's monthly pay, which you give them directly.
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- One-time platform feeFrom ₹4,999, paid to us once. It covers the verified pool, matching, interviews and placement and replacement cover.
- Monthly payAgreed at the interview and given by you directly to the helper. The bands below are starting points, not quotes.
Platform plans
The platform fee is a one-time charge for access to our verified pool, the matching and interview process, and the placement and replacement cover described on our replacement policy page.
Silver
₹4,999one-time platform fee
- 10 months of placement and replacement cover
- 3 placements or replacements included
- 3 verified profiles to interview
- Police verification or court clearance certificate, as applicable
Gold
Most chosen₹5,999one-time platform fee
- 12 months of placement and replacement cover
- 5 placements or replacements included
- 4 verified profiles to interview
- Police verification or court clearance certificate, as applicable
Diamond
₹6,999one-time platform fee
- 18 months of placement and replacement cover
- 10 placements or replacements included
- 5 verified profiles to interview
- Police verification or court clearance certificate, as applicable
- Helper deployed within 24 hours
₹2,000 of every plan fee is non-refundable — it covers onboarding and verification, including police verification or a court clearance certificate. The rest is refundable only if we cannot provide 3 suitable verified profiles within 45 days.
The terms, in plain words.
Three things to know before you pay the platform fee. The full wording is in the terms of service.
- ₹2,000 is never refundedIt covers onboarding and verification, including police verification or a court clearance certificate, and is spent before the first interview.
- The rest is refundable in one caseIf we cannot provide 3 suitable verified profiles matching your original requirement within 45 days of payment.
- Up to 45 days to reach youAn approved refund goes back to the original payment method; the exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Indicative helper pay
The helper's monthly pay is agreed during the interview and goes from you directly to them. The bands below are indicative starting points, not quotes.
| Service | Indicative monthly band | Typical hours |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Maid | ₹16,000–₹26,000 / month | 8–12 hours/day, 6 days a week; live-in stays at your home with weekly time off |
| Part-Time Maid | ₹4,500–₹9,000 / month | 1–4 hours/day in a fixed morning or evening slot, 6–7 days a week |
| Cook | ₹10,000–₹18,000 / month | 1–2 hours per meal slot for part-time; full day for full-time cooks |
| Babysitter / Nanny | ₹14,000–₹24,000 / month | Part-time slots to full-day 8–12 hours; live-in for newborn/japa care |
| Elder Care | ₹15,000–₹25,000 / month | 8–12 hours/day or live-in; part-time slots for daily check-in care |
| Domestic Help | ₹5,000–₹19,000 / month | 2–4 hours/day part-time up to 8–12 hours/day full-time |
Indicative monthly bands, not quotes. The exact pay is agreed with the helper after the interview.
What moves the price
Hours and days
Hours per day and days per week.
Tasks included
Tasks included, such as cooking, laundry or childcare add-ons.
Household and home
Household size and home size.
Pay guides by city
Each city page carries the indicative bands for every service in that city, then its zones and localities.
What families ask about the money.
What do I pay MyBuddyMaid, and what does the helper get?
Two separate amounts. You pay MyBuddyMaid a one-time platform fee (from ₹4,999) for the verified profiles, the interviews and the placement and replacement cover. The helper’s monthly pay is agreed between you and the helper at the interview and paid by you directly to them; the bands we publish are indicative, not quotes.
What is the difference between the plans?
Silver ₹4,999 for 10 months with 3 placements or replacements and 3 verified profiles to interview; Gold ₹5,999 for 12 months with 5 placements or replacements and 4 verified profiles to interview; Diamond ₹6,999 for 18 months with 10 placements or replacements and 5 verified profiles to interview. Police verification or a court clearance certificate, as applicable, is included on every plan. The Diamond plan also carries a 24-hour deployment target.
How do I pay the platform fee?
In the booking app, choose a plan and pay the platform fee through our payment partner. Your plan is activated only after the payment is verified on our side, and you see the status in the app.
Can I get a refund?
₹2,000 of every plan fee is non-refundable: it covers onboarding and verification, including police verification or a court clearance certificate. The rest is refundable only if we cannot provide 3 suitable verified profiles matching your original requirement within 45 days of payment. An approved refund reaches your original payment method within 45 days of approval, depending on your bank. The full terms are in the terms of service.
How much does a full-time maid cost per month?
Indicative pay for a full-time maid in the cities we serve is ₹16,000–₹26,000 a month. The exact pay is agreed with the helper at the interview and goes from you directly to them; the band is a starting point, not a quote. MyBuddyMaid’s one-time platform fee is separate, from ₹4,999.
How much does a part-time maid cost per month?
Indicative pay for a part-time maid in the cities we serve is ₹4,500–₹9,000 a month. The exact pay is agreed with the helper at the interview and goes from you directly to them; the band is a starting point, not a quote. MyBuddyMaid’s one-time platform fee is separate, from ₹4,999.
How much does a cook cost per month?
Indicative pay for a cook in the cities we serve is ₹10,000–₹18,000 a month. The exact pay is agreed with the helper at the interview and goes from you directly to them; the band is a starting point, not a quote. MyBuddyMaid’s one-time platform fee is separate, from ₹4,999.
How much does a babysitter / nanny cost per month?
Indicative pay for a babysitter / nanny in the cities we serve is ₹14,000–₹24,000 a month. The exact pay is agreed with the helper at the interview and goes from you directly to them; the band is a starting point, not a quote. MyBuddyMaid’s one-time platform fee is separate, from ₹4,999.
How much does a elder care cost per month?
Indicative pay for a elder care in the cities we serve is ₹15,000–₹25,000 a month. The exact pay is agreed with the helper at the interview and goes from you directly to them; the band is a starting point, not a quote. MyBuddyMaid’s one-time platform fee is separate, from ₹4,999.
How much does a domestic help cost per month?
Indicative pay for a domestic help in the cities we serve is ₹5,000–₹19,000 a month. The exact pay is agreed with the helper at the interview and goes from you directly to them; the band is a starting point, not a quote. MyBuddyMaid’s one-time platform fee is separate, from ₹4,999.
Questions about this?
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Last updated 30 September 2026.