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    Boldly vs Level 9 Virtual: Which Managed VA Fits?

    Last updated: October 6, 2026

    Disclosure: Level 9 Virtual wrote this page. We compete with Boldly, so we have linked every claim to a public source.

    Short answer

    Choose Boldly if you want a senior North America or Europe executive assistant on published premium hour plans and will pay for meet-before-pay plus employee-model framing. Choose Level 9 Virtual if you want Dedicated VA seats at $1,350/$1,950 with Level 9 OS™, or Revenue Recovery Desk.

    The decision

    Boldly optimizes for seniority and geography. Level 9 optimizes for published capacity and an included OS, with a separate recovery product for any industry.

    Side-by-side table

    FactorBoldlyLevel 9 Virtual
    Pricing$2,600 to $6,500 / 40 to 100 hrsPT $1,350; FT $1,950; POD from $497; RRD $3,000 + $1,500
    Effective focusSenior EA subscriptionDedicated VA + OS + optional RRD
    GeographyNA or EUTimezone flexibility on pricing
    RolloverNoNot an hour bank
    Cancel30-day noticeVA: no long-term contracts marketed; RRD: 120 days
    BackupTrained backupCovered sick leave and vacation; risk-free replacement guarantee
    Specialists$79/hrProjects On Demand from $497/mo
    Fair watch-outPrice; no rolloverNo published US-only Dedicated VA tier, and no small hour-bundle plans (support starts at 20 hrs/week part-time)

    Common Questions

    Boldly if "executive assistant" seniority is the job title you are buying. Level 9 if you want a Dedicated VA plus OS workflows (and optionally RRD).

    When Boldly is the better fit

    • You need a senior EA, not a generalist VA
    • NA/EU location is required
    • Meet-before-pay and employee-model messaging matter

    When Level 9 Virtual is the better fit

    • You want a Dedicated VA with Level 9 OS™ included: an AI-assisted task and execution system, not just a person and a chat thread
    • You need Revenue Recovery Desk for unfinished opportunities in any industry ($3,000/mo + $1,500 implementation, 10X Recovery Opportunity Guarantee)
    • You want Projects On Demand specialists from $497/mo under the same provider
    • You want transparent published pricing: $1,350/mo part-time (20 hrs/week) or $1,950/mo full-time (40 hrs/week), with a risk-free replacement guarantee
    • You need 20 or 40 hours/week at a lower monthly sticker

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    Sources

    1. https://boldly.com/pricing-plans/
    2. https://boldly.com/faqs/
    3. https://level9virtual.com/pricing
    4. https://level9virtual.com/dedicated-virtual-assistant-services
    5. https://level9virtual.com/revenue-recovery
    6. https://level9virtual.com/compare/managed-va-vs-upwork

    Ready to Compare Level 9 on the Offer, Not the Pitch?

    Dedicated VAs are $1,350 per month part-time (20 hrs/week) and $1,950 per month full-time (40 hrs/week), with Level 9 OS™ included and a risk-free replacement guarantee. Businesses in any industry can add the Revenue Recovery Desk at $3,000 per month plus $1,500 implementation.

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