Melaya
Visual AI agent builder with Android Device Control, 7,265+ tools, and human-in-the-loop approval across five pricing tiers.
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Melaya is the right pick for operators who need AI agents that go beyond browser tabs and into real Android apps, a capability almost no direct competitor offers at this price point. The platform is still in open beta, and the tool count and subagent depth are impressive on paper, but real-world output quality and reliability at scale remain unverified by independent benchmarks. Teams that only need browser or API-based automation will find the Android-first angle irrelevant and should look at more mature alternatives.
What is Melaya?
Melaya is an AI agent platform that combines a visual workflow builder, a conversational assistant, and Android Device Control into a single runtime. It lets users compose multi-agent pipelines with scoped tool access, human approval gates, cost limits, and scheduled execution, then deploy those agents across business tools, browsers, and real Android apps without requiring per-app API integrations.
The platform offers 7,265+ tools and 111+ subagents accessible on all plans, alongside an MCP Server that connects the toolset to external AI clients. A Marketing module covers SEO, backlinks, and ads. Melaya is currently in open beta, with five pricing tiers from a free Sandbox plan up to an enterprise Citadel tier starting at $490 per month.
How we scored Melaya
Capability scores 19 because Android Device Control through the accessibility layer is a genuine differentiator, and 7,265+ tools across all tiers is a real breadth advantage, but the platform is in open beta with no independent benchmark confirming output quality at scale. Ease of use scores 17 because a visual builder with human-in-the-loop guards is a thoughtful design, but the sheer scope of the platform (seven distinct products, five tiers, MCP server, trading previews) creates real onboarding complexity for a new user. Value scores 18 because the free Sandbox tier and $20 Outpost entry point are genuinely accessible, and all tools are available on every tier, which is fairer than most competitors; Citadel at $490/month is steep but scoped to enterprise. Delivery scores 14 because the platform is openly in beta, no SLA exists below Citadel, no independent reliability data is available, and the Melaya Trading feature is prominently surfaced despite being explicitly blocked for real-fund use, which is a trust signal worth noting.
Pros and cons
What we liked
- Android Device Control operates real phone apps through the accessibility layer, requiring no per-app API, which is a genuine capability gap over most competing agent platforms.
- All 7,265+ tools and 111+ subagents are available on every tier, including the free Sandbox, so the tool ceiling does not move as you upgrade.
- Human-in-the-loop approval gates are enforced at the device level, not just server-side, meaning no prompt injection or agent instruction can bypass a blocked write path.
Where it falls short
- Device Control is Android-only with no iOS support listed, which cuts out a large share of mobile-first business users who rely on iPhones.
- The platform is in open beta with no published independent benchmarks, no announced funding, and no documented uptime SLA below the Citadel tier, making it a real risk for production-critical workflows.
- Melaya Trading, listed as a planned product, explicitly warns that live-trading endpoints must not be used with real funds, and hosted consumer live execution remains gated, which may mislead buyers who see trading prominently featured.
Key features
Melaya pricing
Five tiers: Sandbox at $0/month, Outpost at $20/month, Forge at $49/month (or $469/year), Bastion at $129/month (or $1,239/year), and Citadel starting at $490/month for team, scale, and private deployment. Annual billing saves 20% on Forge and Bastion. No credit card required for Sandbox.
| Plan | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox | $0 | Full access to the visual builder and Device Control for platform evaluation during open beta. No credit card required. Intended for testing, not production workloads. |
| Outpost | $20/mo | Individual paid tier. Enables cloud AI providers with your own API keys. Sits between Sandbox and Forge in the plan ladder. |
| Forge | $49/mo | Adds scheduled pipelines and managed cloud execution. Annual billing available at $469/year, saving 20%. |
| Bastion | $129/mo | Operate-tier plan with expanded runtime limits and governance options. Annual billing at $1,239/year saves 20%. |
| Citadel | From $490/mo | Team, scale, and private deployment. Includes dedicated solutions engineer for tools or role creation, venues integration, dedicated workflows, and SLA. Final scope set by sales. |
Pricing reflects what we saw at time of review (2026-09). Always confirm current pricing on the tool's own site.
Who should use Melaya?
Solo operators and small teams who need AI agents to handle multi-step workflows across business apps and Android phones will find the most value here. A growth marketer who wants agents to monitor ad dashboards, draft replies, and act inside mobile apps without building custom integrations is the clearest fit. The visual builder and human-in-the-loop approval model also suit anyone who needs to delegate consequential actions without giving an agent unchecked access.
Anyone who needs iOS device control should look elsewhere immediately: Melaya's Device Control is Android-only. Teams that need proven uptime SLAs below the Citadel tier, or who want a platform with years of production track record, should consider more established automation tools. Within this directory, Openspender is worth a look if your primary need is giving an AI agent a funded wallet for autonomous spend rather than device-level control.
Skip it if: Teams needing proven, enterprise-grade stability or iOS device control
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan and what does it include?+
Yes. The Sandbox tier is $0 per month and requires no credit card. It is intended for evaluating the platform during open beta and includes access to the visual builder and Device Control, though it is not positioned for production workloads.
Does Device Control work on iPhones?+
No. Device Control is Android-only. The platform pairs a real Android phone via a revocable token and operates apps through the Android accessibility tree. iOS is not listed as a supported platform.
Can I bring my own AI model?+
Yes. Melaya supports both local and cloud model paths. Cloud provider usage and infrastructure charges are billed separately by the provider, and enabling cloud providers requires at least the Outpost tier at $20 per month.
What does the Citadel tier include that lower tiers do not?+
Citadel, starting at $490 per month, adds private deployment, a dedicated solutions engineer, venues integration, dedicated workflows, and a formal SLA. The final scope is determined through a sales conversation.
Is Melaya Trading available to use now?+
Not for live trading with real funds. The trading engine is listed as coming later, and the platform explicitly states that live-trading endpoints must not be used with real funds. Paper trading, research, and backtesting paths are in development.
How many tools and subagents does Melaya include?+
The pricing page lists 7,265+ tools and 111+ subagents, and the same set is available across all tiers. Tier differences are about runtime limits, governance, and deployment options, not tool access.
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