A Hassle-Free Upwork Alternative

Virtalent is not affiliated with Upwork (formerly Elance-oDesk) - we’re an alternative solution. We also only focus on the Virtual Assistant services detailed on our website here.

The key differences between our two solutions are outlined in the table above. In summary, Upwork is a global marketplace relying on a software platform to manage transactions between freelancers and customer (like Uber), whereas Virtalent is a fully-managed service provider (like a web design agency or accountancy firm).

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Upwork is a marketplace hosting millions of freelancers across the globe, ranging from video editors in Mumbai to administrators in Melbourne. Each freelancer decides what their own fees, with Upwork taking a cut of this.

It’s therefore very tricky to make any direct comparisons. However, our own research has shown that the cost of hiring high-quality Virtual Assistants who are based in the UK (i.e. the closest comparison to who we have in our team) is noticeably more expensive on Upwork than coming to Virtalent.

We’d also highlight that anyone can freely register on Upwork - these freelancers aren’t vetted or interviewed by the platform in any way - and we offer a whole host of added extras you won’t find on Upwork. That’s everything from holiday cover for when your VA needs a well-earned break, to a dedicated Client Success Manager you can call or email whenever you need!

We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built since 2014. It’s seen us regularly interviewed in the press (think BBC News and The Guardian) and win industry titans like lastminute.com and Countrywide, the largest property company in the UK.

But we’re even more proud of the amazing small businesses we get to help grow, each and every day.

You’ll find verified feedback from our official reviews.co.uk page here.

Plus, if you want to hear more detail about the kinds of customers we support and how we typically help them, you can head to our Success Stories.

If you think we’d make a more suitable Upwork alternative for your business, the first step is for us to discuss what you need.

A structured ‘consultation call’ will help us get to know you better and for you to ask any questions you might have about the service we offer too.

If you like, we’ll then handpick the Virtalent Virtual Assistant that would make the very best match for you and your business.

We’ll aim to send you a proposal within 24 hours and you can then speak with your potential new hire directly, before making a decision!