A managed virtual assistant service gives you a trained assistant, a team lead who reviews every task, and a portal to track the work. This guide explains how team lead review works, how it differs from a freelancer, and what it costs.
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A managed virtual assistant service gives you a trained assistant, a team lead who reviews every task, and one place to track the work. You do not recruit, train or supervise anyone. This guide explains how the model works, how it differs from hiring a freelancer or an employee, and what to ask any provider before you sign up.
What a managed virtual assistant service includes
| Question | Managed service | Freelancer | In-house employee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who finds and trains the assistant? | The provider | You | You |
| Who reviews the work? | A team lead, before delivery | You | You or your manager |
| If the assistant is unavailable | The provider can reassign the work | Depends on the person | Work waits or you arrange cover |
| How you pay | Plan hours or a monthly fee | Hourly or per project | Salary, benefits and equipment |
These are typical patterns, not rules. Always check what a specific provider offers in writing.
How team lead review works at MyRemoteVA
Here is the path a task takes with us. It is the same for hourly, quarterly and dedicated plans.
- You register and pick a plan.
- You sign in to the client portal. An assistant from our standby pool is matched to your work the same day.
- You send tasks through the portal, by email, or from your own CRM or project tool.
- The assistant uses AI tools to research and draft faster, then rewrites and checks the result.
- A team lead reviews the task before it reaches you.
- You see task status, hours used and left, chat on each task, and your files in the portal.
The review step is the point of a managed service. Quality does not depend on one person.
What to ask any managed virtual assistant service
- Who reviews each task, and is it every task or only a sample?
- What does the reviewer check?
- What happens when your assistant is unavailable?
- How are mistakes corrected, and who pays for the time?
- Can you see task status and hours at any time?
- Is there a long contract, and do unused hours roll over?
Write the answers down and compare providers on the same list. The evaluation checklist has ten items you can score.
What a managed virtual assistant service costs
| Plan | Price | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour block | $33 | $11.00 |
| Pay-as-you-go | $12 an hour | $12.00 |
| Part-time, 80 hours a month | $500 | $6.25 |
| Full-time, 160 hours a month | $899 | $5.62 |
Prices are in US dollars. We have no long contract, and unused hours roll over while your account is active. The pricing models guide shows how to compare hourly equivalents fairly.
Limits to know before you start
- Hours are capacity for assistance. They are not a promise that every task finishes in a month.
- Bookkeeping support means keeping records tidy. It is not tax or accounting advice.
- The work is online. Tasks that need someone on site are not a fit.
- Review reduces errors, but clear briefs still matter. The task brief guide shows how to write one.
How to start
- List two or three repeat tasks you want off your desk.
- Start small, or try the 3-hour free trial. The trial runs for 2 days, then the plan you choose starts.
- Check the time zone planner for your overlap. Our team works from Kerala, India.
Helpful next steps
- Virtual assistant vs freelancer
- Tools to manage a virtual assistant
- Virtual assistant onboarding checklist
- Pricing
Frequently asked questions
What is a managed virtual assistant service?
It is a service that supplies a trained assistant and manages the work for you. A team lead reviews tasks, so you do not recruit, train or supervise anyone.
How is a managed service different from a freelancer?
A freelancer works alone and you review the work yourself. In a managed service a team lead reviews the work and the provider handles who is assigned to it.
Does MyRemoteVA review every task?
Yes. A team lead reviews every task before it reaches you. Our assistants use AI tools to work faster and then rewrite and check the result.
How much does a managed virtual assistant service cost?
At MyRemoteVA, pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, part-time is 80 hours for $500, and full-time is 160 hours for $899, about $5.62 an hour. Prices are in US dollars.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
Try 3 hours freeWritten by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated October 23, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.