BELAY review: pricing, terms and alternatives
A long-running U.S. agency with a Coaching & Consulting practice, careful matching and a 30-day free rematch. You only see pricing after a consultation.
- Our score
- 6.6/10
- Type
- Managed agency
- Price
- Not published
- Founded
- 2010
- Reviews
- 3.8/5 on Trustpilot from 63 reviews
Our verdict
BELAY is strongest on vetting & talent quality (8/10): Top 3% of U.S. applicants, interviews, skills assessment, background and ID checks. Its weakest area is pricing transparency (3/10): Quote only; no prices published.
Fits established coaching and consulting practices with steady weekly admin.
What we like
- Says it accepts the top 3% of U.S.-based applicants, with interviews and skills assessments
- Free rematch within the first 30 days under its Right Fit Guarantee
- A Client Success Consultant runs the match and stays involved with check-ins
What to watch
- No published prices; it says it isn't built to compete on price
- Typical start is 45 hours a month, more than many solo coaches need
Pricing
BELAY doesn't publish its prices. You get a quote after a sales call.
Contract terms
- Minimum commitment
- Support typically begins at 45 hours a month.
- Trial or guarantee
- Not published
- Replacement
- Right Fit Guarantee: if concerns are raised within 30 days, BELAY rematches at no additional cost, typically within days.
- Notice period
- Month-to-month, no long-term contract; notice period not published.
Score breakdown
8/10
3/10
7/10
6/10
7/10
8/10
BELAY 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
| BELAY | VA MASTERS Parent company | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not published | $6.50–$10/hr |
| Type | Managed agency | Managed agency |
| Minimum | Support typically begins at 45 hours a month | 80 hours/month recommended; fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Not published | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | Right Fit Guarantee: if concerns are raised within 30 days, BELAY rematches… | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | Month-to-month, no long-term contract; notice period not published | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Score (coaches & consultants) | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
Alternatives to BELAY
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FAQ
How much does BELAY cost?
BELAY doesn't publish its prices; you get a quote after a sales call (checked October 2026).
Does BELAY offer a trial or money-back guarantee?
BELAY doesn't publish trial terms.
What happens if the assistant isn't a good fit?
Right Fit Guarantee: if concerns are raised within 30 days, BELAY rematches at no additional cost, typically within days.
Is BELAY a good choice for coaches & consultants?
Fits established coaching and consulting practices with steady weekly admin. It ranks #4 of 5 in our coaches & consultants ranking, with a score of 6.6/10.
What are the best alternatives to BELAY?
In our coaches & consultants ranking: Time Etc (7.8/10), VA MASTERS (7.7/10), Virtalent (7.6/10), Zirtual (5.9/10).