Pricing and comparisons: questions answered
Quick answer: a MyRemoteVA assistant is a trained person who uses AI to work faster, starts the same day, and costs from $5.62 an hour. Below are answers on what a virtual assistant costs and how the options compare.
Every price on this page matches our pricing page, and prices are in US dollars.
A team lead reviews every task before it reaches you, and our assistants use AI tools to work faster.
We do not invent statistics, survey results, customer quotes or reviews in any answer.
Is a virtual assistant cheaper than an employee?
Usually, yes. A VA has no payroll tax, benefits, equipment or office cost to you. A full-time dedicated VA at MyRemoteVA is $899 a month, far below a fully loaded in-house salary. Read the full guide
How do I work out the true cost of an in-house employee?
Start with salary, then add payroll tax, benefits, equipment, software seats, office space and recruiting cost. Divide the total by the hours you actually need covered. Read the full guide
When should I hire in-house instead of a VA?
Hire in-house when the role needs physical presence, manages direct reports, or depends on years of company-specific knowledge. Read the full guide
Can I switch from a VA to an in-house hire later?
Yes. Monthly and pay-as-you-go plans have no long-term contract, so you can scale down or stop when you are ready to hire. Read the full guide
What is the average cost of a virtual assistant per hour?
Rates vary widely between freelance marketplaces, agencies and local hires, so get quotes to compare. Managed remote services like MyRemoteVA run $5.62 to $12 an hour. Read the full guide
Is there a free virtual assistant plan?
New registrations can start for $1 a month, which adds 1 hour of VA work every month. It is a paid starter plan, not a free one. Unused hours roll over. Read the full guide
Do unused virtual assistant hours expire?
Not at MyRemoteVA. Unused hours roll over on every plan, and pay-as-you-go hours never expire. Read the full guide
Are virtual assistant rates different in the UK and Australia?
Local rates differ, but MyRemoteVA charges the same USD price everywhere. PayPal converts it to pounds or Australian dollars when you subscribe. Read the full guide
Can a remote VA work my time zone?
Yes. Tell us your hours when you sign up. Shifts are planned around your working day in the US, UK, Canada, the UAE, Australia or New Zealand. Read the full guide
What is the lowest virtual assistant rate?
The lowest hourly rate is $5.62 on a full-time dedicated plan (160 hours for $899 a month), with a team lead reviewing each task. Read the full guide
Do you charge more for clients in some countries?
No. The price list is the same for every client, in US dollars. Read the full guide
What does pay-as-you-go mean for a virtual assistant?
You buy hours once, use them whenever you need to, and there is no recurring subscription or minimum monthly spend. Read the full guide
Do pay-as-you-go hours expire?
At MyRemoteVA, no. Pay-as-you-go hours never expire, so you can use them on your own schedule. Read the full guide
How much is a pay as you go virtual assistant?
At MyRemoteVA it is $12 an hour. Hourly blocks and dedicated plans lower the rate for steady work, down to $5.62 an hour on a full-time plan. Read the full guide
When should I choose a dedicated plan instead?
When your workload is steady every week. A dedicated plan lowers the hourly rate in exchange for a regular monthly commitment. Read the full guide
Why can a cheap virtual assistant cost more?
Low rates can come with rework, slow replies, no review of the work and no cover when the person is away. If you spend hours fixing results, the real cost per finished task rises. Read the full guide
How can I lower my virtual assistant bill?
Write a brief for each repeating task, batch similar tasks, hand off the highest-volume work first and review the hours report each month. Clear briefs cut rework more than anything else. Read the full guide
Does MyRemoteVA charge a flat fee per task?
No. You pay for the time a task takes, taken from your plan hours. This keeps the price clear: a short task uses a short slice of an hour. Read the full guide
What is the cheapest virtual assistant plan?
The full-time plan is the lowest rate at $5.62 an hour (160 hours for $899 a month). Part-time is 80 hours for $500, or $6.25 an hour. Smaller blocks cost $8.50 to $11.00 an hour. Read the full guide
What are the affordable virtual assistant monthly plans?
Monthly plans start with a 3-hour block for $33 and go up to a full-time plan of 160 hours for $899. Part-time is 80 hours for $500. Quarterly packs of 15, 45 and 90 hours cost $135, $360 and $630. Read the full guide
Which plan has the lowest price per hour?
The full-time plan: 160 hours for $899 a month, which is $5.62 an hour. Part-time is $6.25 an hour. Smaller monthly blocks cost $8.50 to $11.00 an hour. Read the full guide
Can I start with a small plan?
Yes. A 3-hour block is $33, pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, and new registrations can start on the $1 monthly plan that adds one hour each month. Pick a larger plan when your hours grow. Read the full guide
Is a virtual assistant cheaper than a BPO?
For small and steady workloads it is usually simpler and lighter to start. Our plans run from $33 for 3 hours to $899 for 160 hours, or $5.62 an hour. For very large volumes, ask a BPO for a quote and compare the full cost. Read the full guide
When is a BPO the better choice?
A BPO suits very large volumes, live phone queues around the clock, and regulated processes that need a large trained team. Our assistants do not make outbound calls. Read the full guide
Do I need a long contract?
Many BPO deals are long contracts, so check the terms. Our hours roll over while your account is active, and you can start with a 3-hour block or the 3-hour free trial. Read the full guide
What is the main difference between a virtual assistant and a personal assistant?
A personal assistant usually works in person and can do physical errands. A virtual assistant works online and handles tasks done on a computer, such as email, calendars, research and records. Read the full guide
Is a virtual assistant cheaper than a personal assistant?
A virtual assistant is paid for set monthly hours, with no office space or equipment to provide. Our plans run from $33 for 3 hours to $899 for 160 hours, or $5.62 an hour. Compare with your local pay and extra costs. Read the full guide
Can a virtual assistant do personal tasks?
Yes, online ones: booking travel, sorting email, reminders and research. It cannot collect parcels, drive or do anything that needs a person on site. Read the full guide
What about an executive assistant?
An executive assistant supports a senior person on a wide set of tasks. A remote executive assistant is a virtual assistant focused on that work. See the linked guide for details. Read the full guide
What are the main virtual assistant pricing models?
Hourly, monthly retainer, prepaid blocks of hours, per-task or per-project, and a dedicated full-time or part-time plan. Each suits a different kind of work. Read the full guide