Below are some of the top virtual assistant firms based in or serving the United States, along with the services they provide:
Vanator Assist (USA): Vanator is a well-established VA company with nearly 1,800 U.S.-based team members. Its VAs typically have 7+ years of experience and can assist with tasks like travel planning, marketing support, calendar management, project research, social media, data presentations, and email and voicemail handling. Vanator offers a dedicated assistant model: you are matched with one consistent VA and even a relationship manager to ensure your needs are met. Their focus is on quality and company culture – they hire experienced U.S. workers on W-2 contracts and emphasize long-term fit. Pricing starts around $1,000-1,600 per month (plus a startup fee) for standard packages.
Boldly (Remote, US & UK): Boldly (formerly Worldwide101) specializes in premium executive assistants and other specialists on a subscription model. Boldly’s staff work remotely from the U.S. and UK, and each assistant typically has corporate experience at Fortune 500 companies. Clients subscribe to a flexible monthly plan (no contract) for a set number of hours. For example, a 40-hour/month plan (one day/week of dedicated support) starts around $2,520. Boldly stands out for its highly-curated matching process and retention of U.S.-based talent (all employees are W-2 staff with benefits). It’s a good fit for demanding executives and teams who need top-tier, long-term support.
Prialto (Portland, OR; staff in LatAm/Asia): Prialto offers a slightly different model: they provide a team of assistants (including a project manager, a primary assistant, and a backup assistant) for each client. Prialto handles administrative tasks, digital marketing, sales support and more. While its headquarters is in Oregon, Prialto’s VAs are English-speaking employees in Asia and Central America (they emphasize training and support to ensure quality). Prialto bills in units of hours: one “Prialto Unit” is 55 hours per month. Individual unit pricing starts at about $1,500 per month (setup fees waived for annual plans). This team-based approach is geared to entrepreneurs and small teams who want ongoing support with built-in managerial oversight.
Fancy Hands (New York, NY): Fancy Hands pioneered the on-demand task model. All Fancy Hands VAs are U.S.-based, generalists who handle simple tasks like scheduling, web research, making calls, booking travel, and brief customer service queries. Unlike dedicated assistants, you submit requests via an app or chat, and any available assistant picks them up. This model is ideal for quick one-off tasks. Pricing is subscription-based: e.g., $17.99 per month for 3 requests (roughly 20 minutes of work each). Business clients can set up team plans or bulk credits for multiple requests. Fancy Hands is best suited for entrepreneurs or busy individuals who need affordable, flexible help with intermittent tasks. It’s highly scalable: one founder praised Fancy Hands for freeing “hours” of time with quick task delegation.
Time Etc (USA/UK): Time Etc was founded in 2007 and has grown into a global VA service with U.S. and UK talent. All VAs are college-educated professionals. Time Etc’s assistants can handle email management, schedule coordination, data entry, document formatting, expense tracking, social media updates, and more. Clients choose between dedicated assistants or a task-matching system similar to Fancy Hands. It operates on an hour-based subscription model: plans start at $380 for 10 hours per month, with unused hours rolling over. Because of its lower entry price and simple tasks focus, Time Etc appeals to small businesses and solopreneurs on tight budgets looking for reliable support.
Zirtual (USA): Zirtual offers U.S.-based, dedicated virtual assistants, often with college degrees. Assistants at Zirtual (now part of the Startups.com network) cover admin and personal tasks: scheduling, event planning, travel booking, invoicing, and research. When you sign up, Zirtual matches you with a single assistant who remains your point of contact. They also have internal teams for specialized support (e.g. marketing or legal tasks your VA can forward out). Pricing plans are tiered by hours: for example, $599 per month for 12 hours (single-user plan) up to higher hourly bundles. Zirtual targets freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small teams that want a consistent, long-term VA.
Wing Assistant (Berkeley, CA): Wing Assistant provides specialized virtual assistants for a range of use cases (including healthcare, real estate, sales, and general admin). Unlike traditional VA firms, Wing uses a tech-enabled staffing approach: assistants are W-2 employees in the Philippines with industry-specific training (e.g. HIPAA compliance for healthcare clients). For example, a U.S. psychology practice hired Wing’s healthcare VA named “Ed” and immediately freed up ~20-25 hours per week by delegating scheduling, billing, and paperwork. Wing emphasizes quality control (0.66% hire rate for assistants) and continuous support. Pricing is plan-based (e.g. “Healthcare VA Plan”), typically more than $30 per hour, reflecting the specialized skills. (Wing’s model suits businesses needing trained, tech-savvy VAs with robust oversight.)
Beyond these, other notable VA companies include MyOutDesk (U.S. company with Philippines-based assistants, popular in real estate and sales), AskSunday (New York-based, offers global and U.S. VAs), 24/7 Virtual Assistant (round-the-clock support), and UAssist.ME (Belize-based but widely used by U.S. clients). However, BELAY, Boldly, Fancy Hands, Time Etc, Zirtual and Wing are often highlighted as top providers in 2024.
