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Short answer
Leave Time Etc when US hourly economics get too high, when you need a full weekly seat, or when you need a product Time Etc does not sell. Six alternatives: Boldly and BELAY (premium/US managed), Level 9 Virtual (published Dedicated VA + RRD), Wing and Wishup (managed dedicated), and MyOutDesk (full-time offshore).
Why people look past Time Etc
Common triggers: needing more than 60 hours/month without paying US rates; wanting an included OS; wanting offshore full-time continuity; wanting senior EA employment model (Boldly) or finance bench (BELAY).
Six alternatives
| Alternative | Public pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Boldly | $2,600 to $6,500 (40 to 100 hrs) | Senior NA/EU EAs; meet-before-pay |
| BELAY | not published | US-based managed assistants on custom quote |
| Level 9 Virtual | $1,350 PT / $1,950 FT; RRD $3,000 + $1,500 | Higher weekly capacity + OS or Revenue Recovery Desk |
| Wing Assistant | from $699 / $999 | Lower managed dedicated entry price |
| 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 |