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    Time Etc vs Level 9 Virtual: Which Managed VA Fits?

    Last updated: October 6, 2026

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

    Short answer

    Choose Time Etc if you need flexible US-based hours in 10 to 60 hour monthly bundles with rollover. Choose Level 9 Virtual if you want Dedicated VA seats at 20 or 40 hours/week ($1,350/$1,950) with Level 9 OS™ included, or Revenue Recovery Desk for missed-opportunity recovery in any industry.

    The decision

    Time Etc sells US hour blocks. Level 9 sells part-time and full-time Dedicated VA seats plus an OS and a recovery desk. Same category headline, different unit of purchase.

    Side-by-side table

    FactorTime EtcLevel 9 Virtual
    Pricing$390 to $2,160 (10 to 60 hrs/mo)PT $1,350; FT $1,950; POD from $497; RRD $3,000 + $1,500
    UnitHour bundlesWeekly dedicated seats
    GeographyUS-basedTimezone flexibility on pricing; no US-only SKU
    RolloverYes on larger plansNot applicable (not a bundle product)
    Contract notesMarketing vs Terms on cancel noticeVA: no long-term contracts; RRD: 120-day minimum
    ReplacementFree assistant changeRisk-free replacement guarantee
    SystemDashboard / mobile appLevel 9 OS™ included (AI-assisted task and execution system)
    ExtraMultiple assistants free (marketing)Projects On Demand; Revenue Recovery Desk
    Fair watch-outUS hourly costNo published US-only Dedicated VA tier, and no small hour-bundle plans (support starts at 20 hrs/week part-time)

    Common Questions

    Time Etc. Level 9 does not publish a US-only Dedicated VA tier.

    When Time Etc is the better fit

    • You need US-based support
    • You only have 10 to 40 hours/month of work
    • Rollover and to-the-second billing 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 closer to 20 or 40 hours every week

    Keep exploring

    Sources

    1. https://www.timeetc.com/pricing
    2. https://www.timeetc.com/terms-and-conditions
    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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