Triple vs. hiring in-house. What changes when we do the hiring.
Hiring an assistant yourself means recruiting, training and managing them. With Triple, a dedicated virtual assistant is matched in 1–3 days, trained for 4 weeks on how you work, and supported by an operations manager.
Triple vs. hiring in-house at a glance.
| Hiring in-house | Triple | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to a working VA | 2–3 months | 1–3 days |
| Role planned with you | ✕ | ✓ |
| Vetted, 3+ years' experience | You screen | ✓ |
| Trained on your tools, with SOPs | Your managers | 4 weeks of Triple training |
| Someone checks the work | Your managers | Operations manager check-ins |
| Free replacement | ✕ | ✓ |
| Backup cover for leave | ✕ | At 5+ VAs |
| Yearly cost (full-time) | ~$61,000 | $23,988 |
Who does the work of hiring.
The biggest difference isn't the person. It's who plans the role, finds them, trains them and keeps the work on track.
Hiring in-house
- You write the job description and screen candidates
- It takes 2–3 months to get to a working hire
- Your managers train them and check their work
- If it doesn't work out, you start again
- No cover when they're on leave
Triple
- We plan the role with you on a planning call. No job description needed
- Most VAs are matched in 1–3 days. You interview them and choose
- Every VA has 3+ years' experience and four weeks of Triple training
- An operations manager keeps checking in so the work runs smoothly
- Free replacement if a VA isn't the right fit, and no charge while the new VA is trained
Pricing
A full-time US admin assistant costs about $61,358 a year with benefits and payroll costs (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). Recruiting, office space, equipment and turnover come on top of that.
A full-time Triple VA (40 hours a week) is $1,999 a month, or $23,988 a year. Part-time (20 hours a week) is $1,099 a month. There are no setup, onboarding, training or maintenance fees, plans are monthly with no long-term contract, and every plan comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Work out your own savings with the cost calculator or see full pricing.
Which option fits your team.
Hiring in-house may suit you if
- The work has to be done in person at your office
- You have managers with time to recruit, train and check the work
- You're ready to wait 2–3 months for a working hire
Triple suits you if
- You want a dedicated VA working your hours, Eastern to Pacific
- You'd rather not do the hiring, training and chasing yourself
- You want an experienced VA in days, not months
- You want a free replacement if it isn't the right fit
Questions about hiring in-house
Still wondering about something? Ask us on the planning call.
See all FAQs →How much does an in-house assistant cost compared with Triple?
A full-time US admin assistant costs about $61,358 a year with benefits and payroll costs (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). A full-time Triple VA is $1,999 a month, or $23,988 a year, with no hiring costs, payroll or office space.
How long does it take to get started?
Hiring in-house usually takes 2–3 months to get to a working hire. Most Triple VAs are matched in 1–3 days.
Do I still choose who I work with?
Yes. You interview the shortlist and choose, so you get the right person rather than the first available one.
What if my VA isn't the right fit?
We replace them, free, and you don't pay while the new person is trained.
How do you keep my business data safe?
Every VA signs an NDA and passes background and reference checks. They only get the access they need, work over a business VPN, and lose access within 24 hours if they leave.
Your first week is risk-free.
Not happy with the service or your VA in the first 7 days? You get a full refund.
Let's plan your first Triple VA