Virtustant vs MyOutDesk
Two managed virtual assistant providers. One places vetted, bilingual professionals from Latin America, South Africa and the Philippines at an all-in hourly rate from $7/hr. The other places full-time assistants mainly from the Philippines at a flat monthly rate starting at $1,988. Here is how they compare.
From $7/hr all-in · First shortlist in 48 hours · Zero placement fees · Lifetime replacement guarantee
Virtustant vs MyOutDesk in one line: both are managed providers that handle recruiting, payroll and HR for you, but Virtustant places vetted, mostly bilingual professionals from Latin America at one all-in hourly rate from $7/hr (about $1,120 a month full time) with part-time options and a lifetime replacement guarantee, while MyOutDesk places full-time-only virtual assistants, primarily from the Philippines, at a flat monthly rate published from $1,988 for its managed tier and $2,500 for specialized roles.
Choose Virtustant if you want US time zone overlap, Spanish-English bilingual talent, the option to start part-time, or a lower all-in rate. Choose MyOutDesk if you specifically want a Philippines-based full-time assistant and a large real estate focused provider.
How MyOutDesk prices
MyOutDesk publishes starting monthly rates for full-time placements only, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, checked on myoutdesk.com/pricing on October 1, 2026.
| MyOutDesk tier | Starting price | Per hour at 160 hours | What it adds, per MyOutDesk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed | $1,988/mo | $12.43 | Screening, background checks, dual vetting, onboarding and a dedicated account manager |
| Specialized | $2,500/mo | $15.63 | Industry-specialized experience, advanced skills matching, HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliance and a dedicated success manager |
| Enterprise | Custom | Not published | Custom recruitment and multi-candidate shortlists |
For a published reference point, the median client-side rate for a Virtustant virtual assistant in H1 2026 was $10.10 an hour all-in across 24 placements, about $1,616 for a 160-hour month. Virtustant also offers part-time seats on the same hourly model.
Same region, different way of hiring
Virtustant
Virtustant sources, vets, places, and manages remote professionals across Latin America and a global bench. You get one predictable hourly rate that covers the agent, payroll, and compliance.
- All-in hourly rate from $7/hr
- Zero placement fees
- Payroll, contracts, and compliance handled for you
- Lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap
MyOutDesk
MyOutDesk recruits, vets and manages full-time virtual assistants for US businesses, with a strong real estate client base. Based on its published information, every placement is full-time and dedicated, priced as a flat monthly rate that includes recruiting, payroll, benefits, HR administration and an account manager.
- Published pricing as of October 2026: from $1,988/month (managed) and $2,500/month (specialized); enterprise custom
- Full-time only; no part-time plans
- Offices in California plus talent hubs in Manila, Philippines, Lima, Peru, and Casablanca, Morocco
- Criminal, identity, employment and education verification with a dual vetting process; claims top 0.1% of applicants
- Replacement at no additional cost if the fit is not right; matched within days, placement in as little as one week
The comparison, line by line
Comparison based on published provider information. Pricing, included services and replacement terms can change; confirm the current written quote and agreement for your role.
What one managed rate gets you
Hard Evidence
Virtustant hires the top 1% of applicants and shows the funnel: 22% clear the recruiter screen, 9% pass cognitive (IQ), skills and English testing, 3% reach a live interview, 1% are hired.
Fully Backed
A lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap. If a placement is not working, Virtustant replaces the agent.
Due Diligence
Shortlist in 48 hours. Start in 72 hours. Both timelines run from your first call, in calendar hours, including weekends.
Quietly Handled
Payroll, contracts, and compliance run in the background under one scoped hourly rate. You direct the work, Virtustant handles operations.
From discovery call to placed agent
Discovery call
Virtustant scopes the role, the workload, and the budget with you.
Shortlist in 48h
Virtustant delivers a vetted shortlist from the top 1% of applicants.
Interview
You meet the candidates you want and choose the fit.
Onboarding
Virtustant handles contracts, payroll setup, and compliance.
Ongoing support
Virtustant manages payroll and backs the placement for its lifetime.
Virtustant proves what other staffing firms only promise: vetted talent, a real guarantee, and one predictable rate.Trusted by 1,000+ US companies and 2,000+ placements
Frequently asked questions
Is Virtustant or MyOutDesk cheaper?
For a general assistant, usually Virtustant. MyOutDesk publishes a starting rate of $1,988 a month for its full-time managed tier and $2,500 for specialized roles, as of October 2026. The median client-side rate for a Virtustant virtual assistant in H1 2026 was $10.10 an hour all-in across 24 placements, about $1,616 for 160 billed hours. Both prices include recruiting, payroll and HR, and neither charges a placement fee. Virtustant also lets you start part-time; MyOutDesk is full-time only.
What is the main difference between Virtustant and MyOutDesk?
Where the talent comes from and how flexible the engagement is. Virtustant's bench is Latin America first, with South Africa and the Philippines available, so bilingual Spanish-English and US time zone overlap are standard. MyOutDesk's largest hub is Manila, with Lima and Casablanca as secondary hubs. Virtustant offers part-time or full-time at an hourly all-in rate; MyOutDesk builds every placement as full-time at a flat monthly rate.
Which is better for real estate teams?
MyOutDesk has a long track record with real estate brokerages and is a common choice for that vertical. Virtustant also places real estate virtual assistants, ISAs, transaction coordinators and bookkeepers for agents, at a lower all-in rate and with bilingual coverage for Spanish-speaking buyers and sellers. If your market is heavily Hispanic, that matters.
How fast can I hire with Virtustant vs MyOutDesk?
Virtustant: a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 48 hours of your first call, and your hire can start in 72 hours. MyOutDesk publishes matching within days and placement in as little as one week.
What happens if the hire does not work out?
Both replace at no additional cost. Virtustant's guarantee is lifetime with no time cap; MyOutDesk's published policy is a replacement when the fit is not right, handled by your account manager.
Who should choose Virtustant instead of MyOutDesk?
Teams that want a lower all-in cost, part-time flexibility, Spanish-English bilingual talent or real-time overlap with US hours. Teams set on a Philippines-based full-time assistant from a large, real estate focused provider lean toward MyOutDesk.
Add talent without adding risk
Tell Virtustant the role. Virtustant delivers a vetted shortlist in 48 hours, handles the operations, and backs the placement for its lifetime. No placement fees.
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