The short answer
Our recommended virtual assistant companies for 2026 are Assistant Match, Athena, BELAY, Boldly, Cyberbacker, MyOutDesk, Prialto, Time Etc, Virtalent and Wing Assistant (listed alphabetically, not ranked). They provide remote assistants for admin, scheduling, email and research.
At a glance
| # | Name | Headquarters | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Match | Atlanta, USA | Matched assistants |
| 2 | Athena | Venice, USA | Executive assistants |
| 3 | BELAY | Atlanta, USA | US-based assistants |
| 4 | Boldly | Chicago, USA | Premium assistants |
| 5 | Cyberbacker | Utah, USA | Affordable assistants |
| 6 | MyOutDesk | Sacramento, USA | Real estate |
| 7 | Prialto | Portland, USA | Managed assistants |
| 8 | Time Etc | London, UK | Flexible hours |
| 9 | Virtalent | London, UK | UK assistants |
| 10 | Wing Assistant | San Francisco, USA | Dedicated assistants |
Listed alphabetically, not ranked.
The 10 picks in detail
1Assistant Match
Atlanta, USAVirtual assistant matching.
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, USA
- Best for
- Matched assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
2Athena
Venice, USAExecutive assistant service.
- Headquarters
- Venice, USA
- Best for
- Executive assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
3BELAY
Atlanta, USAVirtual staffing.
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, USA
- Best for
- US-based assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
4Boldly
Chicago, USASubscription assistants.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- Best for
- Premium assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
5Cyberbacker
Utah, USAVirtual assistant franchise.
- Headquarters
- Utah, USA
- Best for
- Affordable assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
6MyOutDesk
Sacramento, USAVirtual assistants.
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, USA
- Best for
- Real estate
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
7Prialto
Portland, USAExecutive assistant service.
- Headquarters
- Portland, USA
- Best for
- Managed assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
8Time Etc
London, UKVirtual assistants.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Flexible hours
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
9Virtalent
London, UKVirtual assistants.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- UK assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
10Wing Assistant
San Francisco, USAVirtual assistants.
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Best for
- Dedicated assistants
- Category
- Virtual assistant companies
How to choose
- Decide the tasks and hours you need.
- Check time zone overlap and language skills.
- Ask how assistants are vetted and trained.
- Use password managers instead of sharing passwords.
- Start with a trial period.
Red flags
- No written SLA, or SLAs with no penalties.
- Hidden fees for out-of-scope work or after-hours calls.
- Shared admin passwords and no access logging.
- Long lock-in contracts with automatic renewal.
- No regular reporting or service reviews.
How we chose
These are iCreativez Technologies’ own recommendations, based on research and experience of the market. We looked at scale and stability, quality of service levels, security certifications, and a mix of global providers and firms that suit smaller businesses. The list is listed alphabetically, not ranked. Details such as services, prices, plans and locations change, so confirm them directly before you decide. No one paid to appear.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best virtual assistant companies?
Our recommended virtual assistant companies for 2026 are Assistant Match, Athena, BELAY, Boldly, Cyberbacker, MyOutDesk, Prialto, Time Etc, Virtalent and Wing Assistant (listed alphabetically, not ranked). They provide remote assistants for admin, scheduling, email and research.
How much do these services cost?
Cost depends on scope, the team’s location and seniority, and the engagement model (fixed price, time and materials or dedicated team). Rates in Eastern Europe, Latin America and South Asia are usually lower than in the US or Western Europe. See our cost and rates guide for typical 2026 rates.
How did you choose this list?
These are iCreativez Technologies’ own recommendations, based on research and experience of the market. The list is listed alphabetically, not ranked, and nobody paid to appear. iCreativez publishes this page and is not part of the list.