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What are the best BELAY alternatives?
For a dedicated full-time assistant, the strongest BELAY alternative is Rekruuto: one person working your hours for a flat $1,800 a month, with top 2% vetting, a 14-day start, and a 1-week trial. For U.S.-based hours, Time etc and Boldly sell plans of hours; Wing Assistant supervises a general assistant; Athena runs an executive assistant program.
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| Option | How it works | Published price (October 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELAY | U.S.-based assistants on flexible monthly hours, with a client success team. | Flat monthly fee; rates not published on the pages we checked. | U.S.-based support that scales hour by hour. |
| Rekruuto | One dedicated full-time hire in the Philippines. You manage the work. | $1,800 a month for most roles. From $2,500 a month for software developers. $2,500 a month for an AI Implementation Specialist. | A full-time seat that starts in 14 days, with a 1-week trial. |
| Time etc | A dedicated U.S.-based assistant on a plan of monthly hours. | From $390 a month for 10 hours to $2,160 a month for 60 hours. | 10 to 60 hours of help a month. |
| Boldly | Subscription staffing with assistants in North America or Europe. | From $2,600 a month for 40 hours a month. | Experienced assistants in North America or Europe. |
| Wing Assistant | A managed virtual assistant that Wing supervises. | General assistant $999 a month for 160 hours, or $699 for 80 hours. | General admin support managed by the provider. |
| Athena | A dedicated full-time executive assistant employed by Athena. | $3,000 a month, after an initial 90-day commitment. | Executives who want a delegation program around their EA. |
Prices and terms for other companies are as of October 2026, from each company's own pages (linked under Sources). Check their sites for current pricing.
Rekruuto: a full-time hire in the Philippines
One dedicated person, 40 hours a week in your time zone. $1,800 a month for most roles, from $2,500 a month for software developers, a 14-day start, and a 1-week trial. We accept only the top 2% of applicants, and Rekruuto is trusted by 100+ customers. See Rekruuto vs BELAY.
Time etc: U.S. assistants by the hour
Plans from 10 to 60 hours a month with a dedicated U.S.-based assistant, cancel any time. See Rekruuto vs Time etc.
Boldly: North America or Europe
Subscription staffing with assistants employed by Boldly, from 40 hours a month, with a trained backup. See Rekruuto vs Boldly.
Wing Assistant and Athena
Wing supervises a general assistant on 80 or 160 hours a month. Athena places a full-time executive assistant inside a delegation program. See Rekruuto vs Wing Assistant and Rekruuto vs Athena.
When might BELAY still be the better option?
BELAY is built for U.S.-based support on flexible hours:
- You want your assistant in the U.S.
- You want to start at a few hours a week and scale month to month.
- You want a client success team checking in on the relationship.
Most Rekruuto roles are $1,800 a month. Software developers are from $2,500 a month, and an AI Implementation Specialist starts at $2,500 a month. Hiring can start in 14 days. There is a 1-week trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money. You can pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice.
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Frequently asked questions
Does BELAY publish its prices?
Not on the pages we checked. BELAY describes a flat monthly fee and says support typically begins at 45 hours a month. Ask BELAY for a quote.
Which BELAY alternative is full time?
Rekruuto places full-time hires only, 40 hours a week. Athena also places a full-time executive assistant. Time etc, Boldly, and Wing sell plans of hours.
Which alternatives are U.S.-based?
Time etc lists U.S.-based assistants, and Boldly offers North America or Europe. Rekruuto hires are based in the Philippines and work your hours.
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