Looking for an alternative to Virtudesk? We broke down the 5 things that actually matter when hiring a virtual assistant.
Content Creators
A great VA turns a solo creator into a content machine — without losing your authentic voice.
The frustration with Virtudesk usually doesn't come from one big failure. It comes from a hundred small ones — a missed deadline here, a misunderstood task there, a billing cycle that never quite lines up with reality. MyRemote VA was designed by people who've felt that friction and refused to accept it as the cost of doing business.
The Real Difference
Every feature above has a story. Here's the honest version of each one.
You're Not a Ticket. You're a Client. The distinction matters more than it sounds. A ticket gets processed. A client gets served. Virtudesk has industrialised VA work to the point where the human relationship has been engineered out. MyRemote VA put it back in — deliberately, structurally, as a core feature of the product rather than an afterthought.
Most VA services make you wait. With MyRemote VA, the moment you register you can create your first task — and a dedicated VA is assigned right away. No intake call, no waiting period, no back-and-forth before anything actually gets done. Your first task can be in progress the same day you sign up.
Our Forever Free plan isn't a trial — it's a safety net. For just $2/month (an abuse-protection and platform access fee), you stay active on the platform, keep your dedicated VA relationship, and receive 1 free hour every month. Most importantly, it keeps all your rolled-over hours safe even when you don't need to use them. Think of it as insurance for your business support.
With most VA services, a slow month means wasted money — unused hours simply disappear at the end of the billing cycle. Every unused hour on MyRemote VA rolls over automatically, on every plan including the Forever Free tier. Had a quiet quarter? Your accumulated hours are sitting there waiting for you whenever you need them, as long as your account stays active.
Consistency is everything when someone is representing you. With a dedicated VA, you never re-explain your preferences, re-send your brand voice doc, or re-train someone on your tools. Your VA remembers what you hate, what you love, and how you work — because they've been doing it alongside you the whole time.
We're confident enough in our matching process to back it with a real guarantee. If your VA isn't the right fit in the first 14 days, we'll rematch you with someone better — or give you your money back. No awkward conversations, no "we'll see what we can do." Just accountability.
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Real feedback from business owners who made the switch.
No Learning Curve Means No Lost Time. The first two weeks with a new VA are often the least productive — full of clarifying questions, repeated explanations, and work that misses the mark before it finds it. MyRemote VA eliminates that window entirely. Your VA is matched to your type of work before the first task is ever posted. You don't train them. You just use them.
"Running an ecommerce business comes with never ending tasks, and MyRemoteVA has been a huge support system for me. They manage customer messages with a friendly and professional tone, update product listings, and keep my order process running smoothly."
Verified on Google"MyRemoteVA has been a game changer for my daily workflow. Their administrative support helped me finally get organised and stay ahead of deadlines. Excellent communication and super reliable."
Verified on Google"As a real estate agent, my days are packed with calls, showings, documentation, and follow ups. MyRemoteVA handles my appointment confirmations, client reminders, and listing coordination perfectly. Their communication is clear and timely."
Verified on Google"Fantastic service. MyRemoteVA took over my calendar, inbox, and routine tasks which freed up hours every day. Their executive assistance feels like having a full-time team behind me."
Verified on Google"My marketing agency handles multiple clients and a lot of reporting work. MyRemoteVA prepares weekly performance reports, campaign trackers, proposal documents, and CRM updates for us. The formatting quality, data accuracy, and turnaround time are all excellent."
Verified on Google"Amazing Virtual Assistant Support — So Glad I Found Them! I've been using My Remote VA for a few months now, and they've truly made a difference to how I run my business. Highly recommended."
Verified on Google"I am a startup founder and at first I tested MyRemoteVA using the Forever Free plan just to understand their working style. Even in that short time, they completed documentation work, organised internal notes, and suggested better workflow improvements I hadn't considered."
Verified on Google"I run a consulting practice and needed help with executive level tasks like scheduling, email management, and client coordination. I tried MyRemoteVA through the Forever Free plan because I wanted to see how they actually work — and I was genuinely impressed from day one."
Verified on Google"The social media help I received from MyRemoteVA was outstanding. They created posts, researched trends, and kept my pages active even during my busy weeks. Highly recommended."
Verified on Google"The setup was seamless, and I was matched with a responsive VA who instantly understood what I needed. Tasks like inbox clean-ups and scheduling were handled like clockwork. The professionalism and quality — even on the Forever Free plan — is a goldmine for small businesses."
Verified on TrustpilotCommon Questions
Things people usually want to know before making the switch.
Accountability Without Visibility Is Wishful Thinking. Telling clients that work is being managed is not the same as showing them. Virtudesk tells you. MyRemote VA shows you — with task logs, hour tracking, supervisor oversight, and a platform that keeps the full picture accessible at any moment. Trust built on evidence is more durable than trust built on assurances. We prefer the kind you can verify.
Register Forever free, post your first task, and a dedicated VA is assigned immediately.
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