If you’re in the process of establishing a business, you’re likely aware that assembling the right team is paramount to your success. Imagine having someone to organize your hectic schedule, sort through an overflowing inbox, and keep your brand’s social media buzzing — that’s where virtual assistants come in. These professionals operate remotely on a contract basis, adept at handling a diverse array of tasks you need to streamline your workflow.
Selecting the right assistant can take time and effort, but we’ve made this easier for you by curating a list of 20 virtual assistant websites where you can hire a virtual assistant.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Free to browse but hiring freelancers can have highly variable costs.
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Very diverse, within and beyond the virtual assistant role. Administrative, Legal, Sales and Marketing, Customer Support, Design and Creative, Finance and Accounting, Writing and Translation
Credibility: High
Upwork offers a diverse pool of talented virtual assistants. It is the largest virtual assistant platform on the internet. Whether it's managing administrative tasks, handling customer inquiries, or aiding in project management, you'll be able to discover professionals, understand their profiles, and see ratings from past projects. The potential disadvantage is that they are a matching platform and do not manage your experience with the assistant.
Full-Time/Part-Time: part-time
General Cost: Free sign-up + cost of freelancer
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Administrative, Bookkeeping, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Writing & Translation, Video & Animation, Programming & Tech, and more.
Credibility: High
Fiverr is an online marketplace offering virtual assistant services with millions of freelancers worldwide. The services provided by these assistants range from administrative support to social media management. We’ve chosen Fiverr for its extensive freelancer pool and pricing. The potential disadvantage is that they are a matching platform and do not manage your experience with the assistant. Advantages include diverse skill sets, multi-language support, and a straightforward hiring process, but potential limitations may include varying freelancer quality and communication challenges.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
General Cost: $2600/month or 35% of first year salary
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Types of Roles Provided: Operational Assistance, Executive Tasks, Lead Gen + Outreach, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Recruiting, Data Entry, Sales Development, Customer Service Rep
Credibility: High
Leverage Assistants is a white-glove virtual assistant staffing company. The company was founded by Stephen Turban, a serial entrepreneur and McKinsey alum (his last company was bootstrapped to 8-digits revenue) and it focuses on picking 1% talent globally and then training you to delegate to them effectively. Leverage selects less than .2% of its applicants who apply. We’ve picked this for its comprehensive vetting process, excellent client feedback, and the diversity of its staffing solutions!
With a fixed monthly fee of $2600 per assistant, the platform handles everything from sourcing to placing the assistant. They have a wide range of skilled assistants across operations, lead generation, marketing, sales development, customer service, and more.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Not directly shared but they do share quotes if you fill out the form on this page. For example, an entry-level, full-time virtual assistant starts at $2,080
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Types of Roles Provided: Calendar and Email Management, Lead Generation, Booking Appointments, Social Media Management, and more
Credibility: Medium
Global Hola offers outsourced staff solutions for businesses in the USA and EU. The outsourcing is primarily in the Philippines. While the exact number of virtual assistants isn’t specified, they provide comprehensive services, including administration and specialized tasks. They offer a two-week risk-free trial and do bulk placements for BPOs.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Up to $9.99/hour
Types of Roles Provided: Virtual Assistance, Bookkeeping, Sales and Billing, Customer Support Rep, Back Office Support, Technical Support
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Credibility: High
Remote Coworker has a pool of virtual assistants and supports English and Spanish services. The assistants are generalists or specialize in bookkeeping and real estate and their clients span a wide range of industries.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: $1449 for 36 hours
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Calendar and Email Management, Data Entry and Research, Travel Booking, Expenses and Invoices, Event Planning, Social Media Management, Website Maintenance
Credibility: High
Zirtual has a pool of U.S.-based assistants with college degrees. If you are looking for assistants who can work more extensively with U.S.-based clients, then this is a good option! Our guess is that you may not get very experienced assistants who are U.S.-based, have a college degree, and are available at this price point and you may get recent graduates who might require more extensive training.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Not provided on the website. Fill out this form to learn about their pricing plan.
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Administrative Tasks, Accounting, Social Media Management, Marketing, Personal Tasks
Credibility: High
Belay offers US-based virtual talent who can be assistants, account managers, or social media executives. They provide services such as inbox management and bookkeeping. It offers assistants who are skilled across an array of areas. However, it is hard to assess Belay fully because the pricing isn’t available until you share your data.
Full-Time/Part-Time: full-time
General Cost: $699/mo
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Real Estate Virtual Assistant Services, Graphics & Web design, Digital Marketing, Customer Support, Content Writing, Data Entry, and App Development
Credibility: High
Woodbows offers bilingual virtual assistant services, with VAs based in India and the Philippines. Upon signing up, clients receive a call from their dedicated VA within 24 hours. One notable aspect is that the platform prioritizes encrypted data security and offers a $31/hr plan for US-based VAs. However, a potential limitation could be timezone differences affecting real-time communication with VAs based in India and the Philippines.
Full-Time/Part-Time: full-time
General Cost: $419/month
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Sales, Administrative, Executive, General.
Credibility: High
MyVA360 offers virtual assistant services for businesses of all sizes. The platform provides ongoing, on-demand support with virtual assistants possessing a wide range of skill sets. You can avail of their 4-hour free trial that can be used within 7 days of signing up. You are also provided with a VA from your time zone.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Free to use + cost of hiring available freelancers
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Design, Marketing, Social Media Management, Translation, Web Development, Writing
Credibility: High
PeoplePerHour has a diverse pool of freelancers across the globe. Services provided range from administrative support to social media management. It does not have a set-up fee, etc. so you can pick a freelancer and get started. The only drawback is the lack of account management or customer support in case you have any difficulty with a virtual assistant.
Full-Time/Part-Time: full-time
General Cost: $595 one-time fee + VA service fees ($300-$400 monthly)
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Types of Roles Provided: General Assistance, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Content Writing, Telemarketing, Graphic Design, Web Marketing, WordPress
Credibility: High
Virtual Staff Finder, based in the Philippines, serves over 45 countries and has hired over 8000 virtual assistants. The platform offers a thorough vetting process, selecting multiple candidates for clients based on scheduled calls, testing them according to specific work requirements, and shortlisting the top 3 for interviews and selection. However, this process can take 7–14 days, which may be lengthy for clients seeking immediate VA onboarding. Additionally, payment arrangements are managed directly between clients and their chosen VAs.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: $129/month + $14/hour (overtime)
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Data Analysis/Entry, Social Media Marketing, Research, Outbound Calling, Graphic Design, E-Commerce Support, Travel Planning, Content Writing
Credibility: High
AskSunday caters primarily to small businesses and startups, offering expertise in social media marketing, graphic design, and website development. The platform offers a backup VA in case the primary VA fails to provide a business with what it needs.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: A dedicated assistant starts at $800/month plus a one-time set-up fee of $497
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Types of Roles Provided: Lead Generation, Executive Assistance, Content Repurposing, Social Media Management, Copywriting
Credibility: Medium
VA Staffer matches you with the virtual assistant through a simple three-step process: scheduling a strategy call, meeting with a coordinator, and getting matched based on specific needs. They are transparent about what skill sets you can expect from any of their assistants. For example, you can expect data entry but not web development. The only drawback is the nearly $500 set-up fee, which makes it a more high-stakes trial if you are starting out.
Full-Time/Part-Time: full-time
General Cost: $1500/month + $250 set-up fee in the first month
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Administrative Tasks, CRM Management, and Complex Project Coordination
Credibility: Medium
Prialto offers virtual assistant services with notable clients including Headline, Compass, Rapid1, and Graham Company. It gives you added support through Engagement Managers that guide assistants with their tasks and help you seamlessly transition in case an assistant is unavailable! However, Prialto’s limitations may include setup fees and pricing.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: A virtual assistant based outside of the U.S. can cost you $799 for 90 hours per month. For similar hours, a U.S.-based assistant can cost you $1,049.
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Administrative, Customer Service, Bookkeeping, Data Mining, Web Research, Human Resources, Inbound Sales, Real Estate Services, Data Entry
Credibility: Medium
24x7 Virtual Assistant is a US-based online assistant service company. Their assistants are located within and outside the U.S. and the pricing varies accordingly. Their virtual assistants can perform tasks from administrative support to SEO and you also have the option to hire web development specialists.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Not available on the website. Please contact them to learn more about pricing
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Types of Roles Provided: Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Administration, Project Management, Copywriting
Credibility: Medium
Outsourcing Angel operates in Australia and the Philippines and offers unique virtual assistant services. They have assistants who cover a wide range of marketing-focused skills (in addition to generalist virtual assistants).
Note: A shout out to their socially responsible approach! Outsourcing Angel provides food aid to in-need communities in the Philippines for each VA hired.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: $900/month
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Social Media Management, Legal Virtual Assistant, Digital Marketing Assistant
Credibility: Medium
Elite Virtual Assistant specializes in assisting with a wide range of tasks, including legal, administrative, executive, marketing, and personal tasks. This platform offers mini bundles for specific tasks such as data and document management, writing, and scheduling. However, a limitation of the platform is that the basic plan starts at $900 for 20 hours a month.
Full-Time/Part-Time: full-time
General Cost: $995/month
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: No
Types of Roles Provided: IT outsourcing, Digital Marketing, Content Writing, Graphic & Web design, Programming, Finance and Accounts
Credibility: Medium
Virtual Employee offers India-based virtual assistants proficient in English and often bilingual. Clients benefit from support round-the-clock, ensuring assistance whenever needed. However, potential limitations may arise from timezone differences affecting real-time communication.
Full-Time/Part-Time: full-time
General Cost: $599/Month
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Sales Calling, Social Media Management, Lead Generation, Data Entry, CRM tools management
Credibility: Medium
WingAssistant offers dedicated, full-time team members on a month-to-month subscription basis, along with access to the Wing Workspace App. Its strengths include access to a dedicated workspace app, personalized support, and ease of integration with existing tools and workflows such as Salesforce, Trello, Later, and Hootsuite. However, its starting package has a storage/file-sharing limit of 10GB which might be restrictive for certain users.
Full-Time/Part-Time: both
General Cost: Contact here for a quote
Availability of U.S.-Based Assistants: Yes
Types of Roles Provided: Calendar and Email Management, Data Entry and Research, Travel Booking, Customer Service, Project Management, Social Media Management, Blogging and Copywriting, Graphic Design, Web Design, Bookkeeping
Credibility: Not enough data to be asserted
VaVa Virtual Assistants is a US-based platform providing virtual assistant services, exclusively hiring local talent. The platform offers a range of services including administrative support, social media management, customer service, and more. Notable clients of VaVa Virtual Assistants include Code Ninjas, Design Essentials, Fast Signs, and Shoot Proof. Advantages of using VaVa Virtual Assistants include access to local talent, personalized service, and a diverse range of services. However, potential limitations may include pricing considerations.
Founded by serial entrepreneurs, Leverage Assistants is a white-glove service that helps you find 1% assistants and then teaches you how to build leverage with them. If you’re interested in a strategy session to learn how to use an assistant, click here.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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