Zirtual review: pricing, terms and alternatives
A U.S.-based VA subscription with small monthly plans and an easy assistant switch. It markets to coaches, but its coaching-specific evidence and public reviews are weaker than the others here.
- Our score
- 5.9/10
- Type
- Subscription service
- Price
- $599–$1,699/mo
- Reviews
- 2.5/5 on Trustpilot from 23 reviews
Our verdict
Zirtual is strongest on pricing transparency (8/10): All plans published with no setup fee; effective hourly rate is high. Its weakest area is industry experience (4/10): No coaches page or case studies; only a blog post.
Generalist small-business VA service that also markets to coaches.
What we like
- Published monthly plans from 12 hours, with no setup fee or long-term contract
- U.S.-based, college-educated assistants who pass background checks
- Can request a different assistant at any time
What to watch
- Low Trustpilot score (2.5 from 23 reviews)
- Hours don't roll over, and coaching evidence is limited to a blog post
Pricing
$599/mo for 12 hours (1 user) up to $1,699/mo for 45 hours (4 users); no setup fee.
Contract terms
- Minimum commitment
- Smallest plan is 12 hours a month; hours do not roll over.
- Trial or guarantee
- Not published
- Replacement
- You can request a different assistant at any time.
- Notice period
- No long-term contract; cancel whenever, effective the following month, with unused hours not credited.
Score breakdown
6/10
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4/10
6/10
Zirtual 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 | Zirtual | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599–$1,699/mo | $6.50–$10/hr |
| Type | Subscription service | Managed agency |
| Minimum | Smallest plan is 12 hours a month; hours do not roll over | 80 hours/month recommended; fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Not published | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | You can request a different assistant at any time | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | No long-term contract; cancel whenever, effective the following month, with… | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Score (coaches & consultants) | 5.9/10 | 7.7/10 |
Alternatives to Zirtual
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FAQ
How much does Zirtual cost?
Zirtual lists $599–$1,699/mo. In its own words: $599/mo for 12 hours (1 user) up to $1,699/mo for 45 hours (4 users); no setup fee. Prices checked October 2026.
Does Zirtual offer a trial or money-back guarantee?
Zirtual doesn't publish trial terms.
What happens if the assistant isn't a good fit?
You can request a different assistant at any time.
Is Zirtual a good choice for coaches & consultants?
Generalist small-business VA service that also markets to coaches. It ranks #5 of 5 in our coaches & consultants ranking, with a score of 5.9/10.
What are the best alternatives to Zirtual?
In our coaches & consultants ranking: Time Etc (7.8/10), VA MASTERS (7.7/10), Virtalent (7.6/10), BELAY (6.6/10).