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    Time Etc Review (2026): Pricing, Pros, Cons, and Who It 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

    Time Etc sells dedicated US-based virtual assistant support in monthly hour bundles from $390 (10 hours) to $2,160 (60 hours). It fits professionals who want flexible US hours with rollover on larger plans and a Client Happiness manager. It is a weaker fit if you need 160 hours/month at offshore pricing or an included AI operating system.

    Honest assessment

    Time Etc's model is simple: buy a block of hours, get a dedicated US assistant, track time to the second, and roll unused hours on the 20-hour plan and above (pricing cards). You can review profiles and speak with an assistant before deciding, change assistants free of charge, and share or add assistants without extra fees per marketing. There is no setup fee.

    That flexibility is the product. The cost of US hours is also the product. At $36 to $39/hour stated on the pricing page, a 40-hour block ($1,480) sits near Level 9's full-time Dedicated VA sticker ($1,950) while delivering half the weekly hours of a 40 hrs/week seat. Marketing says cancel anytime with no notice period; Time Etc Terms discuss notice of not less than one full monthly billing period. Read both. Independent Trustpilot scores were not re-verified live on October 6, 2026; on-site testimonials are strongly positive (first-party).

    Pricing (public)

    PlanMonthly priceStated rateRollover on card
    Ten hours$390$39/hourNot highlighted on the 10-hour card the same way; FAQ says unused hours roll over generally
    Twenty hours$760$38/hourYes
    Forty hours$1,480$37/hourYes
    Sixty hours$2,160$36/hourYes

    No setup fee. Larger custom plans via consultation. Satisfaction: "complete" / "lifetime" guarantee language on marketing; link Terms for refund mechanics rather than overclaiming.

    Common Questions

    $390 for 10 hours, $760 for 20, $1,480 for 40, and $2,160 for 60 hours per month on the live pricing page checked October 6, 2026. That is $39 down to $36 per hour as stated on the cards.

    What Time Etc does well

    • Transparent US hour pricing
    • Dedicated US assistant with matching before you commit
    • Rollover on larger plans
    • Client Happiness manager; holiday/sickness cover built in
    • Share/add assistants free (marketing)

    Common complaints / watch-outs

    • High effective cost vs offshore full-time seats
    • Hours can burn quickly on complex work
    • Marketing vs Terms wording on cancel/notice deserves a careful read
    • Not built for one-off project-only work (company FAQ)

    Best for / not ideal for

    • Best for: US buyers who need 10 to 60 hours/month of US-based help and value rollover.
    • Not ideal for: Buyers who need ~160 hours/month at offshore rates; buyers who want an included AI OS/playbook system by default.

    How Level 9 Virtual compares

    Level 9 Dedicated VA seats are 20 or 40 hours/week at $1,350/$1,950 with Level 9 OS™ included. Time Etc wins for small US hour bundles. Level 9 wins for higher weekly capacity per dollar and for Revenue Recovery Desk.

    What Level 9 adds that Time Etc does not

    • Level 9 OS™ included with Dedicated VA: an AI-assisted task and execution system, not just a person and a chat thread.
    • Projects On Demand (specialist POD) from $497/mo: specialists beyond your one VA when the work needs it.
    • Revenue Recovery Desk at $3,000/mo + $1,500 implementation (10X Recovery Opportunity Guarantee): a published missed-opportunity recovery offer for any niche that none of these six competitors sell.

    Comparison table

    FactorTime EtcLevel 9 Virtual
    Published pricing$390 / $760 / $1,480 / $2,160PT $1,350; FT $1,950; POD from $497; RRD $3,000 + $1,500
    Hours model10 to 60 hrs/month bundles20 or 40 hrs/week Dedicated VA
    GeographyDedicated US-based assistants"Works your desired time zone" on pricing
    RolloverYes on 20+ hour cards (FAQ also describes rollover)Not an hour-bundle product
    ContractMarketing: cancel anytime; Terms: billing-period noticeVA: no long-term contracts; RRD: 120-day minimum
    ReplacementFree change of assistantRisk-free replacement guarantee
    OversightClient Happiness managerAccount management + Level 9 OS™
    System / AITask dashboard/app; AI not the primary pitchLevel 9 OS™ included
    Fair watch-outUS hourly economicsNo published US-only Dedicated VA tier, and no small hour-bundle plans (support starts at 20 hrs/week part-time)

    Sources

    1. https://www.timeetc.com/pricing
    2. https://www.timeetc.com/plans-and-pricing
    3. https://www.timeetc.com/terms-and-conditions
    4. https://level9virtual.com/pricing
    5. https://level9virtual.com/dedicated-virtual-assistant-services
    6. https://level9virtual.com/revenue-recovery

    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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