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Rekruuto or Wing Assistant: managed plan or your own hire?
For a dedicated, full-time hire you choose and direct, Rekruuto is the stronger choice: a flat $1,800 a month across a wide range of specialist roles, from $2,500 a month for software developers, top 2% vetting, a 14-day start, and a 1-week trial. Wing Assistant serves a different need: a general assistant on a plan of 80 or 160 hours a month that Wing supervises.
| Compared | Rekruuto | Wing Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| What you are buying | One dedicated, full-time hire on your team. You manage the day-to-day work. | A managed assistant service. Wing supervises the assistant, with a Customer Success Manager and the Wing Workspace app. |
| Who manages the work | You do, directly, like any team member. | Wing oversees delivery and quality. You assign the work. |
| Where the person is | The Philippines, working in your time zone. | Not stated on Wing's pricing page. Ask Wing where your assistant will be based. |
| Hours | Full time, 40 hours a week. | General virtual assistant plans of 160 or 80 hours a month. |
| Price | $1,800 a month for most roles. From $2,500 a month for software developers. $2,500 a month for an AI Implementation Specialist. | $999 a month for 160 hours, or $699 a month for 80 hours, for a general virtual assistant, as listed on Wing's pricing page. Other roles are quoted separately. |
| How fast it starts | 14 days for hiring and onboarding. | Wing advertises going live in 48 hours. |
| If it is not a fit | 1-week trial. If it is not a fit, we find a replacement or refund your money. | Free replacement is listed on both plans. |
| Contract | No long-term contract. Pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice. | Wing says you can cancel anytime. |
Why choose Rekruuto for a full-time hire
Rekruuto is built for one thing: a dedicated, full-time person on your team, working your hours. Most roles are a flat $1,800 a month, software developers are from $2,500 a month, and an AI Implementation Specialist starts at $2,500 a month. We accept only the top 2% of applicants, hires start in 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund. Rekruuto is trusted by 100+ customers.
When might Wing Assistant be the better option?
Wing is built for a different kind of need:
- A general assistant on a set plan of monthly hours.
- A provider that supervises the assistant's work for you.
- Tasks tracked inside a provider's own app.
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.
We place full-time executive assistants, marketing assistants, bookkeepers, designers, video editors, developers, sales and support staff, and AI Implementation Specialists. See roles, or check the numbers in the salary calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wing Assistant cheaper than Rekruuto?
Wing lists $999 a month for 160 hours of a supervised general assistant. Most Rekruuto roles are a flat $1,800 a month for a dedicated full-time team member, 40 hours a week, vetted from the top 2% of applicants, and that same price covers specialist roles such as bookkeepers, designers, and marketers.
Who manages a Wing assistant versus a Rekruuto hire?
Wing says it oversees delivery and monitors quality. With Rekruuto you manage the day-to-day work yourself, the same way you would manage anyone on your team.
Can I try a Rekruuto hire before committing?
Yes. The first week is a trial. If you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money.
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