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These agencies earned top marks across our 15-point evaluation covering service quality, pricing transparency, communication, reliability, and scalability.

Boldly
Boldly is a premium virtual staffing agency that employs senior-level professionals as W-2 employees rather than contractors. With staff based in the US and Europe averaging 10-15 years of experience, Boldly commands premium pricing but delivers executive-caliber support across assistance, marketing, project management, and bookkeeping.
- Premium talent pool of W-2 employees with 10-15+ years of experience
- Staff based in the US and Europe with native-level English
- Covers a wide range of professional roles beyond basic VA tasks
BELAY
BELAY is a premium US-based virtual staffing agency known for its rigorously vetted virtual assistants, bookkeepers, and social media managers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Atlanta, it caters primarily to executives, entrepreneurs, and church leaders who want a reliable, English-speaking assistant without the complexity of international hiring.
- All assistants are US-based contractors with strong English proficiency
- Thorough vetting process with only 3% acceptance rate
- Dedicated account manager oversees the relationship
Athena
Athena provides premium executive assistants from the Philippines, distinguished by an extensive training program and a unique delegation coaching approach. Popular with tech executives and investors, Athena commands premium pricing for offshore staff but delivers a notably higher caliber of executive support.
- Exceptional training program produces highly capable executive assistants
- Delegation coaching helps executives learn to delegate effectively
- Strong culture of continuous improvement and assistant development
Time Etc
Time Etc is a well-established virtual assistant service founded in 2007 that connects clients with experienced US and UK-based assistants. Known for its flexible hour-based plans and high-quality talent pool, it is a strong choice for entrepreneurs and small business owners who need reliable administrative support without a large commitment.
- Flexible plans starting at just 10 hours per month
- Unused hours roll over to the next month
- Experienced US and UK-based assistants with average 12 years experience
MyOutDesk
MyOutDesk is the largest virtual assistant provider specializing in real estate, serving over 8,000 clients since 2008. Based in Sacramento, California, the company provides full-time Philippines-based virtual assistants with FBI-grade background checks, making it the go-to choice for real estate agents, brokers, and teams.
- Industry leader in real estate virtual staffing with deep domain expertise
- FBI-grade background checks and thorough vetting process
- Full-time dedicated assistants at competitive rates
OnlineJobs.ph is the largest job board dedicated to Filipino remote workers, offering a massive talent pool across every skill category. The platform charges a $69/month subscription for full access but provides no managed services, making it ideal for experienced hirers who want direct access to Philippine talent at market rates.
- Largest dedicated job board for Filipino remote workers
- Direct hiring means no ongoing platform fees after subscription
- Massive talent pool with every skill category represented



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