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Short answer
People leave the BELAY consideration set when they need a public price, offshore full-time economics, or a product BELAY does not sell. Six practical alternatives: Time Etc and Boldly (published US options), Level 9 Virtual (published Dedicated VA + RRD), Wing and Wishup (managed dedicated with optional US tiers), and MyOutDesk (full-time offshore).
Why people look past BELAY
The main trigger is quote-only pricing. Secondary triggers: desire for offshore cost structure, need for tiny hour bundles, or need for Revenue Recovery Desk / AI OS packaging.
Six alternatives
| Alternative | Public pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Time Etc | $390 to $2,160 for 10 to 60 US hours | US-based help with flexible small bundles |
| Boldly | $2,600 to $6,500 for 40 to 100 hrs | Premium senior NA/EU executive assistants |
| Level 9 Virtual | $1,350 PT / $1,950 FT; RRD $3,000 + $1,500 | Published Dedicated VA + OS, or missed-opportunity recovery |
| Wing Assistant | from $699 / $999; US from $2,499 / $4,999 | Lower managed entry price (US tier available) |
| Wishup | $1,999 / $2,999 / $5,400 (4 hrs/day) | Automation-trained managed VAs |
| MyOutDesk | from $1,988 full-time | Full-time offshore dedicated seats |