Comprehensive 2026 Comparison
Why Solo Founders Are Replacing £3,000/mo Virtual Assistants with Autonomous AI Agents
A candid breakdown of speed, cost, confidentiality, and reliability between human EAs and dedicated AI Chief of Staff systems.
| Factor | Tayeno Autonomous AI | Traditional Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per Month | £29 – £89/mo | £29–£89/mo (Tayeno) vs £2,500–£4,000/mo (Human EA) |
| Speed & Availability | Instant 07:00 Briefings & 24/7 Triage | Instant 07:00 morning brief vs 4–8 hour human turnaround |
| Privacy & Security | Per-Tenant AES-GCM Encrypted Vault | Per-tenant zero-trust AES-GCM vault vs Human reading raw personal emails |
| Safety Mechanism | Draft-Only (Human 1-Tap Authorization) | Prone to human error or uncontrollable AI outputs |