A Boldly alternative for small businesses

Is Peachtree VA a good Boldly alternative?

Peachtree VA is a good Boldly alternative if 40 hours a month is more than you need. Boldly publishes plans from 40 hours and employs its assistants as W-2 staff. Peachtree VA starts at 25 hours a month, works with 1099 contractors, and adds bookkeeping and direct hire. Boldly is stronger on published prices and backup coverage.

Both companies serve small businesses with U.S.-based help and match you with a person. The table above links each Boldly detail to its pricing page. For background on the model, read our fractional executive assistant page.

What does Boldly cost compared with Peachtree VA?

Boldly publishes four plans. In October 2026, 40 hours cost $2,600 a month and 100 hours cost $6,500 a month. Specialist tasks are billed at $79 an hour. Peachtree VA does not publish a VA rate. We quote after a free discovery call, on a fixed monthly package from 25 hours.

Boldly requires a minimum of 40 hours a month per assistant. That is a real commitment before you have worked with anyone. Our virtual assistant cost guide explains what drives U.S. VA pricing, and the effective hourly rate calculator shows what your own hours are worth.

What is the difference between Boldly’s W-2 model and Peachtree VA’s 1099 model?

Boldly employs its U.S. team as W-2 staff and says this protects you from compliance risk. Peachtree VA’s assistants are 1099 independent contractors, and we handle the contractual and compliance details. The right model depends on your situation. Confirm worker classification questions with your CPA or attorney.

Peachtree VA states its model plainly: our virtual assistants are 1099 independent contractors to Peachtree VA. This arrangement lets us manage the contractual and compliance side, so you get flexibility without extra administration. See the glossary entries on independent contractor and 1099 vs W-2.

Where is Boldly stronger?

Boldly is stronger on published detail and continuity. It lists every plan price, offers a trained backup for vacations or sickness, lets you meet your assistant before you subscribe, and charges nothing extra for additional users. Its employee model also gives some buyers extra comfort about compliance.

If you want to see exact prices before you talk to anyone, Boldly gives you that. Peachtree VA quotes after a discovery call. Boldly also says its staff have 10-15 years of experience and that its guarantee refunds the month’s fees if you are not satisfied.

Who is each company right for?

Choose Boldly if you need 40 or more hours a month, want W-2 employees and like seeing published plans. Choose Peachtree VA if you want to start with fewer hours, with a person-matched assistant, and keep bookkeeping and full-time hiring available under the same partner.

What does Peachtree VA offer besides virtual assistants?

Peachtree VA also offers bookkeeping that works alongside your CPA, and direct-hire recruiting for full-time roles. Clients who start with a VA can add either without a new vendor search. Every assistant clears multi-stage interviews, skills assessments, reference checks and background checks, and signs an NDA.

A person matches you through Method Matching on skill set, personality, culture and capacity. A dedicated Relationship Specialist stays with you. Read about Method Matching, bookkeeping and recruitment services.

Jason Henderberg, Founder of Henderberg Business Solutions, tells how a rematch worked for him: “The first VA that I worked with ended up wanting less hours and I wanted to increase hours. So it ended up not being a fit, but your team pivoted very well for me. And the one I brought on has been exceptional.”

How do you switch from Boldly to Peachtree VA?

Check your Boldly plan, since it can be changed or cancelled at any time. Then book a free discovery call, meet your match and hand over your tasks. Keep your Boldly assistant until your new one is working. Most Peachtree clients meet their match within 10 business days.

1. Review your plan. Note your billing date and any hours you want to use first.
2. Book a free 30-minute discovery call. You leave with a delegation roadmap, 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 companies on our virtual assistant company comparison page.

What should you ask any company before you switch?

Ask Boldly 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. Does the fee cover backup coverage, and how are specialist tasks billed?
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 tell us how many hours you need. You can also read about our virtual assistant services.