Virtustant vs Remotely Talents
Two ways to hire remote talent. One is a managed staffing agency with an all-in hourly rate. The other is a recruitment-as-a-service model with a flat fee and no salary-based percentage. Here is how they compare.
Starting at $7/hr all-in · First shortlist in 48 hours · Zero placement fees · Lifetime replacement guarantee
Which is better, Virtustant or Remotely Talents?
Short answer: A remote staffing agency that places vetted Latin American professionals on US hours (e.g., Virtustant) starts at $7/hr all-in, with a shortlist of 3 to 5 candidates in 48 hours, $0 placement fees and a lifetime replacement guarantee. A recruitment-as-a-service firm (e.g., Remotely Talents) charges a fixed $3,900 per hire, $1,450 to start and $2,450 when you hire, and then the hire is yours to pay and manage (checked October 28, 2026). Choose Virtustant if you want recruiting, contract, payroll and replacement inside one hourly rate. Choose Remotely Talents if you prefer a fixed recruiting fee and to employ the hire yourself.
Virtustant vs Remotely Talents in one line: both source and vet remote talent, but Virtustant is a remote staffing agency at one all-in rate from $7/hr with payroll and paperwork handled and a lifetime replacement guarantee, while Remotely Talents charges a $3,900 fixed fee per hire with a 90-day replacement and hands the hire to you.
How Remotely Talents prices
The Remotely Talents pricing page (checked October 28, 2026) lists a "$3,900 fixed fee": a $1,450 search launch fee to start and a $2,450 success fee due only when you hire. The fee does not rise with the candidate's salary. The same page also says "no monthly subscription" while its FAQ refers to a subscription paid in advance, so confirm in writing which applies. Salary, payroll and benefits are separate and paid by you.
Fee per month of tenure. A one-time fee is cheapest when the hire stays. Here is the $3,900 spread over how long the hire lasts:
| Hire stays | Fee per month |
|---|---|
| 3 months | $1,300 |
| 6 months | $650 |
| 12 months | $325 |
| 24 months | $162.50 |
Virtustant has no one-time fee: the rate starts at $7/hr all-in, about $1,120 a month full time, and the median client-side rate for a Virtustant virtual assistant in H1 2026 was $10.10 an hour across 24 placements, about $1,616 a month, with the contract, payroll and lifetime replacement included.
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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 the paperwork on the professional's side.
- All-in hourly rate starting at $7/hr
- Zero placement fees
- Payroll, contracts, and paperwork handled for you
- Lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap
Remotely Talents
Remotely Talents is a recruitment-as-a-service firm sourcing remote talent in Latin America and Europe. Based on its published information, it charges a $3,900 fixed fee per hire, runs the search to a shortlist from a pool of 8,000+ pre-screened candidates, and hands the hire to you to employ and pay.
- $3,900 fixed fee: $1,450 to start plus $2,450 when you hire; no percentage of salary (checked October 28, 2026)
- Its FAQ also mentions a subscription paid in advance; confirm which terms apply
- Most searches completed in 5 to 7 weeks; about 80% within two months
- Replacement at no additional cost within 90 days of the start date
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.
Quietly Handled
Payroll, contracts, and paperwork 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 the paperwork on the professional's side.
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
How much does Remotely Talents cost?
Remotely Talents publishes a $3,900 fixed fee per hire: $1,450 to start the search and $2,450 when you hire, with no percentage of salary (checked October 28, 2026). You then pay the hire's salary yourself. Its FAQ also mentions a subscription paid in advance, so confirm in writing which terms apply to your search.
Is Virtustant or Remotely Talents cheaper?
Over a long tenure the Remotely Talents fee gets small per month: $3,900 is $325 a month over a year. But it sits on top of salary and whatever you spend to pay and manage the hire. Virtustant has no one-time fee: the rate starts at $7/hr all-in, about $1,120 a month full time, with the contract, payroll and replacement included.
What is the main difference between Virtustant and Remotely Talents?
Remotely Talents runs the search and hands you the hire to employ or contract and pay. Virtustant runs the search and then keeps the contract, payroll and paperwork on the professional's side inside one hourly rate, while you direct the work.
How fast can I hire with each?
Virtustant delivers a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 48 hours of your first call, and your hire can start in 72 hours. Remotely Talents says most searches are completed within 5 to 7 weeks, and about 80% within two months.
What happens if the hire does not work out?
Remotely Talents offers a replacement at no additional cost if the hire does not work out within 90 days of the start date; another section of its pricing page describes restarting the search within the first three months. Virtustant offers a lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap, and you interview the replacement candidates.
Who should choose Virtustant instead of Remotely Talents?
Teams that want a shortlist in 48 hours, no one-time fee and no payroll to run. Teams that want a fixed recruiting fee, sourcing in Europe as well as Latin America, and to employ the hire themselves may prefer Remotely Talents.
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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