The Block vs a virtual assistant (BELAY)
BELAY matches you with a dedicated US-based assistant or bookkeeper. The Block runs the work through one page of questions you answer in a tap.
At a glance
| The Block | BELAY | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | One page of questions, each with a recommended answer. The Block does the work after your yes. | A managed service matching you with a US-based assistant or bookkeeper. |
| Who does the work | The Block, with people on bigger jobs. | A dedicated person, supported by BELAY's team. |
| Price | Plans from $499 a month, listed on the pricing page. | A flat monthly fee. Prices are not published. |
| Getting started | Connect your tools and start answering questions. | A sales call, then an agreement. A match can take about a week, BELAY says. |
| Approval | Nothing is sent or spent without your yes. | Whatever you agree with your assistant. |
Pick BELAY if
- You want one person who knows you and works in your tools.
- You need bookkeeping, payroll or a fractional CFO.
- You prefer delegating by conversation over answering questions.
Pick The Block if
- You want to see each reply before it goes, in a tap.
- You want prices listed before you talk to anyone.
- You also want websites and business tools built.
Questions
How much does BELAY cost?
BELAY charges a flat monthly fee but doesn't publish prices. Its own guide puts US virtual assistants at $30 to $75 an hour in general.
Is The Block a virtual assistant?
Not a single person. It is a page of questions with the work done after your yes, with people from The Block on bigger jobs.
Sources
- BELAY: Home page
- BELAY: How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant in the US
- The Block: Pricing
Public pages read on October 14, 2026. Prices and features change; check each site before you choose.
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