Easy Virtual Assistants starts at $299 a month across six service lanes (admin, support, marketing, content, web, design) with a 48-hour kickoff. Belay is a premium executive assistant service priced higher and best suited for senior-level executive support. Choose Belay for high-complexity executive needs, choose Easy Virtual Assistants for broader operational coverage at a lower starting price.
Key takeaways
- Belay is a premium executive assistant service. Easy Virtual Assistants covers two pillars starting from $299.
- Both services use a dedicated model with one person per client. Both sign NDAs before access.
- Easy Virtual Assistants goes live in 48 hours. Belay has a longer matching process.
- Belay wins for high-complexity executive assistant needs. EVA wins for broader service coverage at lower price.
- All Easy Virtual Assistants plans are month-to-month. Compare total annual cost before committing to either.
Both Easy Virtual Assistants and Belay offer dedicated virtual assistant services. Both use a one-person-per-client model. Both sign NDAs. The differences come down to pricing, service breadth, and who each service is built for. This comparison is honest. We acknowledge where Belay wins and where we do.
Pricing and plans
Easy Virtual Assistants pricing starts from $299 a month. All plans are month-to-month with no long contract. Belay positions itself as a premium executive assistant service and is priced higher, typically starting above $1,000 a month depending on hours. Belay’s pricing reflects their focus on senior-level executive support for established businesses. If your primary need is executive-level admin support and budget is not the main consideration, Belay is a strong option. If you need broader service coverage (support, content, web, marketing) at a lower starting price, Easy Virtual Assistants fits more small business use cases.
Service breadth
Belay specializes in executive assistance, bookkeeping, social media, and website support. Their executive assistant product is well-regarded and deeply specialized. Easy Virtual Assistants works across two pillars: Virtual Assistance (admin, support, lead generation, appointment setting) and Digital Marketing (SEO, paid ads, social, email, web, design). If you need one VA to span multiple areas or cover support and content together, the two-pillar structure fits more small business use cases.
Onboarding speed
Easy Virtual Assistants matches a dedicated VA and goes live inside 48 hours of the first call. Belay has a longer matching and onboarding process that is thorough but takes longer. If speed to first task is important, the 48-hour model wins for most owners.
Who should choose Belay?
Established businesses or executives who need premium, senior-level executive assistant support and have the budget to match. Belay’s vetting process and executive focus make it a good fit for high-complexity EA needs.
Who should choose Easy Virtual Assistants?
Small business owners, founders, and agencies who need a dedicated VA across one or more operational lanes at a predictable monthly cost. Particularly strong for businesses needing customer support, content, web maintenance, or marketing in addition to admin. Starting from $299 with month-to-month terms.
Talk to us about your needs and we will tell you honestly if we are the right fit or not. We work with businesses across New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, and 14 other US cities.
What is the difference between Belay and Easy Virtual Assistants?
Belay optimizes for premium executive assistant placement. Easy Virtual Assistants optimizes for small business operators who need breadth (admin, support, marketing) and speed (48 hour live) at a lower entry price. Both use dedicated people and NDAs. Your choice depends on budget ceiling, time to first task, and how many lanes you need one VA to cover.
| Criteria | Easy Virtual Assistants | Belay |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From $299/month | Premium EA pricing |
| Kickoff speed | 48 hours | Longer match process |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Longer commitment typical |
| Lanes covered | VA + Digital Marketing pillars | EA, bookkeeping, social, web |
| Ideal buyer | Owners, agencies, SMB operators | Executives at larger teams |
Further reading
These independent sources explain why dedicated support and clear delegation matter for small business owners:
- Harvard Business Review: How to Delegate Work Effectively
- U.S. Small Business Administration: Hire and manage employees
- Forbes Business Council: Why delegation is critical for business leaders
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy Virtual Assistants cheaper than Belay?
Yes. Easy Virtual Assistants starts at $299 a month across six service lanes on a month-to-month basis. Belay is a premium service priced higher and focuses primarily on executive assistant support. If your primary need is executive admin at the highest level, Belay may be worth the premium. For admin, support, content, web, and marketing at a lower starting price, Easy Virtual Assistants is the more cost-effective option.
Does Belay offer customer support or content services?
Belay focuses on executive assistance, bookkeeping, and social media management. They do not cover the full range of services Easy Virtual Assistants offers, including customer support ticket coverage, content copywriting, technical web maintenance, and design.
Can I switch from Belay to Easy Virtual Assistants?
Yes. Easy Virtual Assistants has a 48-hour onboarding process. You provide your tools, preferred tasks, and your onboarding doc if you have one. We match a dedicated VA, sign NDA, and go live. Month-to-month means no lock-in risk if you want to test before fully switching.
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