AI teammate vs hiring an assistant
A Luxxstack AI teammate costs from £295 a month and is live within a week. Hiring an assistant usually takes weeks and costs a good deal more. They're good at different things, and many of our clients use the teammate so the people they already have can spend their time on higher-value work.
Side by side
| Feature | AI teammate | Hiring an assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | From £295 a month plus a one-off setup (see pricing) | Roughly £24k to £30k a year in salary for a full-time admin assistant in the UK, before employer costs |
| Time to get going | Most are live within a week | Recruiting, notice periods and training usually take weeks to months |
| Availability | Works overnight and at weekends | Working hours, with holidays and absence to cover |
| Volume and repetition | Strong. Deals with a lot of routine work consistently | Good, but limited by the working day |
| Judgement calls | Prepares options and you approve | Strong. Can read a situation and decide |
| Relationships and physical tasks | Can't do these | Strong. Can meet people, visit sites and build trust |
| Management | We manage and improve it every month | You manage, train and develop them |
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When an AI teammate is the better choice
- The work is repetitive: chasing paperwork, drafting replies, checking orders, tracking deadlines.
- It needs doing at 11pm or on a Sunday.
- You're not ready to take on a salary, or you're not sure there's enough work for a full-time role.
- You want something working in days, not a hire starting in a couple of months.
When hiring an assistant is the better choice
- The role means meeting clients, visiting sites or handling things in person.
- The work depends on reading people and making judgement calls.
- You want someone who grows with the business and takes on more over time.
- The work is so varied that no set of routines would cover it.
Our view: it isn't either/or
They work well together. Many of our clients use the AI teammate for the routine, high-volume work, so the people they already employ can spend their time on clients, decisions and anything that needs a person.
If you've got no help at all and admin is swallowing your week, a teammate is a quick way to get time back without committing to a hire. If you've already got a team, it takes the repetitive load off them.
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Questions people ask
Is an AI teammate meant to replace my staff?
No. It works alongside your team and takes on the repetitive jobs, so your people can focus on work that needs judgement and relationships.
How much does an AI teammate cost compared with an assistant?
Luxxstack AI Teammate plans start from £295 a month plus a one-off setup. A full-time assistant is typically a salary of roughly £24k to £30k a year before employer costs, though it varies by region and experience. Prices exclude VAT.
Can an AI teammate do everything an assistant does?
No. It can't meet people, visit sites or make nuanced judgement calls. It's strong on volume, consistency and overnight work.
Can I try a teammate before hiring?
Yes. Plenty of businesses start with a teammate to see how much work it can take on before deciding what kind of hire, if any, they need.