A BELAY alternative for small businesses

Is Peachtree VA a good BELAY alternative?

Peachtree VA is a good BELAY alternative if you want a smaller starting commitment. Both companies place U.S.-based assistants matched by people. Peachtree VA starts at 25 hours a month, month-to-month, and adds bookkeeping and full-time placement. BELAY is stronger on finance depth and says it can match you in about a week.

Peachtree has described BELAY as one of the largest VA companies in the U.S. If you want fractional support at a lower monthly commitment, here is how the two compare. The table above lists each point with a link to the page we read.

What does BELAY cost compared with Peachtree VA?

BELAY does not publish a price list. Its own FAQ says most U.S.-based virtual assistants cost between $1,200 and $3,000 per month. Peachtree VA does not publish a rate either. We quote after a free discovery call, on a fixed monthly package that starts at 25 hours.

Peachtree has said BELAY’s packages typically begin at 45 hours a month. BELAY does not publish a minimum on the pages we read, so ask BELAY for its current number.

Peachtree VA says its rate is the same for every client, so the figure you are quoted is the figure anyone with the same hours would be quoted. BELAY says it quotes per engagement. Ask both companies how they set the price.

See the virtual assistant cost page for the factors that drive U.S. VA pricing.

Where is BELAY stronger?

BELAY is stronger on finance breadth and match speed. Its site lists bookkeeping, payroll, tax and fractional CFO and controller support. It also says you can be matched in as little as one week. Peachtree VA offers bookkeeping alongside your CPA, and most clients are matched in as little as 10 business days.

If you need payroll, tax or a fractional CFO from the same provider as your assistant, BELAY lists more finance services than Peachtree VA does. BELAY also names a 93% first-match success rate on its home page.

Who is each company right for?

Choose BELAY if you want a large brand, a broad finance menu and the fastest match. Choose Peachtree VA if 25 hours a month is closer to your need, and you want one partner for virtual assistants, bookkeeping and full-time hiring. Both place U.S.-based professionals, matched by humans.

What does Peachtree VA offer that is similar to BELAY?

The fundamentals match. Every Peachtree assistant is U.S.-based and clears multi-stage interviews, skills assessments, reference checks and background checks, then signs an NDA. A person matches you on skill set, personality, culture and capacity. A dedicated Relationship Specialist stays with you. Our 100% Matching Guarantee has no expiration date.

Learn how this works on our Method Matching page and in the glossary entry for matching guarantee. We hold a 5.0 rating across 25 Google reviews. See our client reviews.

One client, Beth Carr of Fortified Branding, describes the return this way:

“When I think about the value of time and put my hourly rate against the one I was paying Peachtree, there was already a huge return on investment.”

Beth Carr, Founder, Fortified Branding

Does Peachtree VA place full-time staff?

Yes. Our Recruitment Service places full-time staff directly with your business, using the same Method Matching process as our VA placements. Clients save an average of 42 days in vetting. We take on a limited number of searches each month. If you are not happy with the shortlist, we build another at no additional cost.

Stanton Law began with VA support and came back to us for a law office manager rather than starting a new search. Read more on recruitment services and the glossary entry for direct hire.

How do you switch from BELAY to Peachtree VA?

Check your BELAY agreement first. Then book a free discovery call, meet your match, and hand over your documented tasks. Keep your current assistant until your new one is working. Most clients meet their Peachtree match within 10 business days.

1. Review your current terms. Look for notice periods and commitments.
2. Book a free 30-minute discovery call. You get a personalized delegation roadmap, and you keep it whether or not you hire us. If we are not the right fit, we will point you toward someone who is.
3. Meet your match. A person selects your assistant through Method Matching.
4. Kick off. Share checklists and examples. Your Relationship Specialist stays available.

Compare more options on our virtual assistant company comparison page.

What should you ask any company before you switch?

Ask BELAY and any other provider the same questions, and write down the answers.

1. What is the smallest package, and what hours does it include?
2. What is in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
3. How much notice do you need to give to cancel or change hours?
4. Who picks the match, and what happens if it is wrong?
5. How do you handle sensitive access and confidentiality?

The answers will show you which provider fits your workload. Our guide on giving a virtual assistant access safely covers the access question in more detail.

Next step

Book a free strategy call and bring your BELAY questions. You can also read about our virtual assistant services first.