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    eVirtualAssistants

    Best Virtual Assistant Websites & Platforms Compared (2026)

    Virtual assistant websites come in three types: marketplaces where you hire freelancers directly, job boards where you post and contact workers yourself, and agencies that place a managed assistant for you. Each charges in a different way, and that changes what you and your assistant actually pay.

    The biggest hidden cost is commission. Several marketplace sites take a cut of the worker's earnings, which pushes asking rates up. eVirtualAssistants charges workers 0% commission, and the median Philippine VA in our 61,534-profile dataset asks $5.00/hr.

    The 8 best virtual assistant websites, ranked

    1. 1. eVirtualAssistants

      Marketplace - From $4/hr (median $5.00/hr)

      200,000+ virtual assistant profiles, mostly from the Philippines, with a $5.00/hr median asking rate across 61,534 profiles in our published rate data. You hire directly with no agency markup, and posting a job is free.

      Best for: Businesses that want direct hire at offshore rates without paying an agency margin.

      See the rate data

    2. 2. OnlineJobs.ph

      Job board - $69/mo subscription

      Large Philippine job board; you contact and hire workers directly.

      Best for: DIY direct hire from the Philippines.

      OnlineJobs.ph alternatives

    3. 3. Upwork

      Marketplace - Freelancer-set rates

      Global freelance marketplace: post a job, review proposals and hire contractors.

      Best for: Project-based work across many skills and countries.

      Upwork alternatives

    4. 4. Fiverr

      Marketplace - Per gig

      Gig marketplace with set prices for defined deliverables.

      Best for: One-off, clearly defined tasks.

      Fiverr alternatives

    5. 5. VirtualStaff.ph

      Marketplace - Employer subscription

      Philippines-focused hiring platform for direct hiring with some platform admin.

      Best for: Direct hiring from the Philippines with platform tools.

      VirtualStaff.ph alternatives

    6. 6. Freelancer

      Marketplace - Freelancer bids

      Bid-based project marketplace where freelancers compete for your job.

      Best for: Bid-based projects with a fixed scope.

      Freelancer alternatives

    7. 7. Wing Assistant

      Agency - Around $10/hr

      Dedicated offshore assistant with a managed support team and free replacement.

      Best for: A dedicated VA with managed onboarding at offshore pricing.

      Wing Assistant alternatives

    8. 8. BELAY

      Agency - $40-50/hr

      US-based assistants with mature account management and candidate pre-screening.

      Best for: Premium US-only support with a managed account team.

      BELAY alternatives

    Virtual assistant platforms compared

    CompanyModelStarting priceWorker feesVettingContract terms
    eVirtualAssistantsMarketplaceFrom $4/hr (median $5.00/hr)0% worker commission; free to postProfile screening, skills and English checksNo long-term contract
    OnlineJobs.phJob board$69/mo subscription0% worker commission; employers pay $69-99/mo to contactNone; you screenMonthly subscription
    UpworkMarketplaceFreelancer-set rates10% flat service fee charged to freelancersReviews and job historyPer contract
    FiverrMarketplacePer gig20% commission charged to workersReviews and seller levelsPer order
    VirtualStaff.phMarketplaceEmployer subscriptionEmployer subscriptionSelf-screeningMonthly subscription
    FreelancerMarketplaceFreelancer bids10% (min $5) charged to freelancers, plus ~3% employer project feeReviews and ratingsPer project
    Wing AssistantAgencyAround $10/hrIncluded in agency rateAgency-vetted, dedicated matchMonthly subscription
    BELAYAgency$40-50/hrIncluded in agency ratePre-screened, agency-matchedMonthly hour packages

    Competitor prices are typical published starting points and can change; check each provider before buying.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the best website to hire a virtual assistant?
    For direct hire at offshore rates, eVirtualAssistants: 200,000+ profiles, free job posts, 0% worker commission, and a $5.00/hr median asking rate for Philippine VAs. For managed help, an agency like Wing Assistant or BELAY suits better.
    Which virtual assistant platforms charge workers a commission?
    Freelance marketplaces such as Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer take a commission from worker earnings. eVirtualAssistants and OnlineJobs.ph do not charge workers a commission; agencies build their margin into the hourly rate instead.
    How much does it cost to hire a VA through a website?
    On direct-hire sites you pay the assistant's own rate: the median Philippine VA asks $5.00/hr in our published data. Agency platforms typically charge $25-35/hr or more because management is included.
    Is a VA marketplace or a job board better?
    Marketplaces usually add screening, messaging and payment tools; job boards give you access to candidates and leave screening to you. Pick based on how much of the hiring process you want to run yourself.

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