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Can I hire a virtual assistant who knows AI tools like ChatGPT and Zapier?
Yes. Rekruuto hires a full-time virtual assistant in the Philippines who uses ChatGPT for drafts and research and runs simple Zapier workflows, for $1,800 a month. For someone who builds the automations, hire an AI Implementation Specialist from $2,500 a month. Hiring takes 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund.
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Can I hire a virtual assistant who knows AI tools like ChatGPT and Zapier?
Yes. Rekruuto hires a full-time virtual assistant in the Philippines who uses ChatGPT for drafts and research and runs simple Zapier workflows, for $1,800 a month. For someone who builds the automations, hire an AI Implementation Specialist from $2,500 a month. Hiring takes 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund.
| Compared | Rekruuto | An AI software agent |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | One full-time person who uses ChatGPT and simple Zapier workflows | Software that drafts and schedules. Not a person on your team. |
| Price | $1,800 a month for most roles. An AI Implementation Specialist from $2,500 a month. | A monthly software plan. Read that product's pricing page. |
| Who manages the work | You do. The hire works your hours. | You set the tasks. The software runs them. |
| If it is not a fit | 1-week trial: replacement or refund | Cancel that subscription on its own terms |
Compare in detail: AI Implementation Specialist, Executive assistant, How to test ChatGPT and Zapier skills.
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| Option | How it works | Published price (October 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Assistantly | Full-time roles. The candidate's rate is on the profile. A three-month commitment starts after you choose. | Most full-time roles are $2,500 to $3,000 a month. | A full-time hire when a three-month start fits. |
| Virtustant | Remote staffing with no separate placement fee. Regions on the pricing page include Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Europe. | Its FAQ says 160 billed hours at the starting virtual assistant rate equals $1,120. | A billed-hours plan with the provider employing the hire. |
| VA Masters | Recruits in the Philippines. The monthly price includes salary and HR. | About $1,400 to $1,900 a month for full-time support of 40 hours a week. | A full-time Philippines hire with HR included. |
| Seamless Assist | Recruits onsite and remote staff for U.S. businesses, and sets up AI automation. Its site says virtual assistants complete an AI certification. | No monthly price on the pages we checked. Costs depend on the role or project. | Onsite or remote staffing, or a separate automation project. |
| Carly | An AI software agent for email, calendar, and follow-up. Not a staffing service, and not a person on your team. | Personal plan $35 a month. Organization seats $35 a month. Enterprise is custom. AI tasks use prepaid credits. | Software that drafts and schedules without hiring a person. |
Prices and terms for other companies are as of October 2026, from each company's own pages (linked under Sources). Staffify, Carly, Seamless Assist, and PropulseVA were checked in November 2026. Check their sites for current pricing.
Rekruuto: a full-time hire who uses the tools
Tell us the role and say that ChatGPT and simple Zapier use are part of the job. We shortlist a dedicated person in the Philippines who works your hours. Most roles are $1,800 a month. An AI Implementation Specialist, the seat that designs and builds the automations, starts at $2,500 a month. Hiring takes 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund. We accept only the top 2% of applicants, and Rekruuto is trusted by 100+ customers. How to test the skills is on how to tell if a virtual assistant can use ChatGPT and Zapier.
Assistantly, Virtustant, and VA Masters
Assistantly lists most full-time roles at $2,500 to $3,000 a month, and a guide on its site says candidates train on ChatGPT, Claude, and Zapier. A three-month commitment starts after you choose. Virtustant says 160 billed hours at its starting virtual assistant rate equals $1,120, with no separate placement fee. Its pricing page includes Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Europe. VA Masters recruits in the Philippines and lists about $1,400 to $1,900 a month for full-time support, with salary and HR included.
Seamless Assist and Carly
Seamless Assist recruits onsite and remote staff for U.S. businesses and also sets up AI automation. Its site says virtual assistants complete an AI certification. It does not publish a monthly price. Costs depend on the role or project. Carly is an AI software agent for email, calendar, and follow-up, listed at $35 a month for a personal plan and $35 a month per organization seat. It is not a person on your team. Enterprise pricing is custom, and AI tasks use prepaid credits.
When might another option be the better option?
A full-time person is not the only way to get this work done:
- You want software that drafts emails and manages a calendar, and you do not need a person on the team.
- You want to recruit on a job board and set the salary yourself.
- You need someone onsite in the United States, which a local staffing firm can recruit.
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.
The specialist seat is on AI Implementation Specialists. The trial terms are on the 1-week trial page. All comparisons are on the compare hub.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a virtual assistant who knows AI tools like ChatGPT and Zapier?
Yes. Rekruuto hires a full-time virtual assistant in the Philippines who uses ChatGPT for drafts and research and runs simple Zapier workflows, for $1,800 a month. For someone who builds the automations, hire an AI Implementation Specialist from $2,500 a month. Hiring takes 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund.
Can a virtual assistant set up Zapier automations?
A virtual assistant can run and maintain simple Zapier workflows. For automations that connect several systems or change how the business runs, hire an AI Implementation Specialist, from $2,500 a month.
What is the difference between a virtual assistant and an AI Implementation Specialist?
A virtual assistant does the recurring work, and uses AI tools to do it faster. An AI Implementation Specialist designs, builds, tests, and documents the automations. Both are full-time hires in the Philippines.
Sources
- Assistantly pricing
- Assistantly on AI-skilled virtual assistants
- Virtustant pricing
- VA Masters FAQs
- Seamless Assist
- Carly pricing
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