Time Etc review: pricing, terms and alternatives
A U.S.-based part-time VA service with simple monthly hour plans and no notice period. It has a page just for business coaches and strong Trustpilot reviews, but you pay a higher hourly price.
- Our score
- 7.8/10
- Type
- Subscription service
- Price
- $36–$39/hr
- Founded
- 2007
- Reviews
- 4.8/5 on Trustpilot from 282 reviews
Our verdict
Time Etc is strongest on pricing transparency (9/10): All plans and per-hour rates published; no setup fee. Its weakest area is support & management (5/10): Dedicated VA, but account management and check-ins are not described.
Part-time plans suit solo coaches and small coaching businesses.
What we like
- Clear published plans from 10 hours a month, with no setup fee and no notice period
- U.S.-based assistants with 5-8 years minimum experience; it says 98% of applicants don't make it in
- Free first task before you pay, and a free change of assistant if needed
What to watch
- Higher hourly cost ($36-$39/hr) than offshore options
- Assistants are part-time, so it fits ongoing admin better than a full-time operations role
Pricing
$390/mo for 10 hours ($39/hr) up to $2,160/mo for 60 hours ($36/hr); no setup fee.
Contract terms
- Minimum commitment
- Smallest plan is 10 hours a month; unused hours roll over on plans of 20 hours and up.
- Trial or guarantee
- Free trial: send your first task and a VA completes it for free.
- Replacement
- You can change assistants free of charge if your needs change.
- Notice period
- Monthly plans; switch plans or cancel any time, 'there's no notice period'.
Score breakdown
8/10
9/10
7/10
9/10
7/10
5/10
Time Etc vs VA MASTERS
Published by Outsourcing Insider, a VA MASTERS company. VA MASTERS is ranked here using the same rubric as every other service. About us
| Term | Time Etc | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36–$39/hr | $6.50–$10/hr |
| Type | Subscription service | Managed agency |
| Minimum | Smallest plan is 10 hours a month; unused hours roll over on plans of 20… | 80 hours/month recommended; fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Free trial: send your first task and a VA completes it for free | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | You can change assistants free of charge if your needs change | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | Monthly plans; switch plans or cancel any time, 'there's no notice period' | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Score (coaches & consultants) | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
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FAQ
How much does Time Etc cost?
Time Etc lists $36–$39/hr. In its own words: $390/mo for 10 hours ($39/hr) up to $2,160/mo for 60 hours ($36/hr); no setup fee. Prices checked October 2026.
Does Time Etc offer a trial or money-back guarantee?
Free trial: send your first task and a VA completes it for free.
What happens if the assistant isn't a good fit?
You can change assistants free of charge if your needs change.
Is Time Etc a good choice for coaches & consultants?
Part-time plans suit solo coaches and small coaching businesses. It ranks #1 of 5 in our coaches & consultants ranking, with a score of 7.8/10.
What are the best alternatives to Time Etc?
In our coaches & consultants ranking: VA MASTERS (7.7/10), Virtalent (7.6/10), BELAY (6.6/10), Zirtual (5.9/10).