7 Best Virtual Assistant Websites

What are the best virtual assistant websites, you ask? Fear not, I’ll tell you. 

You may have heard buzz lately about virtual assistants (or VAs). No, they’re not like Alexa, Siri, or MeetKai. Virtual assistants are independent contractors who work separately from the company or individual they’re hired to assist. Think of Miss Moneypenny or Waylon Smithers, only they work remotely. 

Finding the right virtual assistant for your needs can be intimidating. How do you know which service? How do you know if the VA is qualified? Can I afford it? 

Good news – We put together a list of the best virtual assistant websites for you to peruse and decide what fits your needs. 

Without further delay, here are the seven best virtual assistant websites. 

Time etc

Pros: 

• Assistants have an average of twelve years of professional experience. 
• Google and Facebook Meta are major clients
• They have a free trial and a companion mobile app

Cons: 

• Set up for a long-term relationship with a VA, not one-off tasks
• 10-hour minimum

Time etc’s VAs specialize in administration, data input, research, social media, and marketing. They are all college-educated and U.S.-based, native English speakers (however, if fluency in another language is needed, it can be arranged). 

Their pricing model is a monthly package of hours ranging from 10-60. Unused hours roll over to the next month. The larger the package, the lower the hourly rate. You can also assign unlimited tasks within your hourly plan. 

Time etc also provides a customer manager that will propose a list of VAs you can select from, giving you full control.

Upwork

Pros: 

• Assistants are peer-reviewed
• Wide range of skills available
• International workers available

Cons: 

• Pricing is assistant-specific
• Availability can be an issue
• Quality can be erratic if the assistant is unverified

Upwork provides services from design and animation to video and audio services, software and website development, marketing, and more. 

The pricing is either by project or hourly depending on price negotiations and the assistant you choose. VAs are globally available – virtually all languages are spoken fluently. 

One nice feature is the 360-degree rating system. Both clients and VAs rate each other and leave comments. 

Belay

Pros: 

• Aim to provide the best VA for your needs
• INC. 5000-listed six years in a row
• Long-term relationship with the same VA

Cons: 

• Prices start around $34 an hour
• Pricing isn’t published – required to complete an online form before a quote

Belay, not just a navy slang term (belay that order!), prides itself on providing its clients with seasoned, U.S.-based, college-educated VAs. Of course, they provide general service VAs, but they also provide experts in their fields (bookkeeping, social media, and web design). 

Prialto

Pros: 

• Provide sales, operations, and admin services
• No charge to client for VA software training – if needed
• Expertise in many of the most widely used software programs

Cons:

• Membership prices start at $1,200 per month
• VAs do not work on federal holidays

Prialto is specifically proficient at providing clients with VAs trained in all of the most popular software programs such as: Hubspot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Asana, and more. If they aren’t, Prialto will train them at no cost to you. 

Pricing plans are member-driven. If it’s just you that needs an assistant – 55 hours of monthly support, month-to-month. Your team of 3 or more individuals – 165+ hours $3,000 per month. If you have an organization of 8 or more people – 440+ hours per month with pricing to be quoted. 

Fancy Hands

Pros: 

• Single-task specialists
• Available for both professional and personal assistance
• Fastest responders in the industry

Cons:

• Longer projects potentially costly
• Client does not automatically receive the same VA twice 

Fancy Hands is ideal for one-off assistance. They pride themselves on responsive communication and fast service.

They also have flexible pricing ranging from 3 requests per month at $17.99 per month to 30 requests at $149.99 a month. 

Magic

Pros: 

• Find a VA in 48 hours
• Flat rate of $10/hour
• 24/7 service

Cons: 

• No contracts for repeat use
• Price increase if dedicated service needed

Magic provides clients with dedicated assistants with the skills you need and will use the tools you need them to use. The pricing plans range from $10/hour, unmanaged to $2,000/month with an account manager. 

WoodBows

Pros: 

• Service guarantee of a 200% refund
• 98% client retention

Cons: 

• Rates vary with quality and location
• Entry-level monthly plan requires a two-month minimum commitment 

WoodBows specializes in real estate, graphics and web design, digital marketing, customer support, app development, software development, content writing, and data entry. All of their VAs are overseas and speak fluent English with at least 10 years of experience in their field.

The pricing plans range from $191.60/month for 20 hours to $1,066.50/month for 160 hours. 

Conclusion

While there are other options to choose from, these are the best virtual assistant websites available to you. VAs can handle personal and professional tasks with near-guaranteed competence. Each of these companies offer well-qualified, college-educated VAs that are able to serve your needs. 

How much time are you spending on tasks that aren’t helping you grow your business? Scheduling meetings and dealing with emails can take up a lot of time. That is valuable time spent not generating revenue. 

A virtual assistant is not a luxury, it’s nearly essential.