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UPDATED OCTOBER 2026 · PRICES CHECKED OCTOBER 27

Athena Pricing (2026): Costs, Minimums & Terms

Athena has one price for one full-time EA. We looked at what you get for it and what it works out to per hour.

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Athena pricing at a glance
$3,000/mo
One full-time EA
≈$19 /hr
At 160 hours a month
1–2wks
Sign-up to kickoff
$36K/yr
12 months at $3,000
Trustpilot
2.3/5
6 reviews
Clutch
–
No reviews yet
Founded 2020 · San Juan, PR · Full-time EAs only

Athena: what it costs

Athena charges $3,000 a month for a dedicated, full-time executive assistant.

That's about $19 an hour for a full-time EA. Matching and onboarding are included, and a Partnership Manager checks in now and then.

Athena only lists full-time EAs, and its EAs are based in the Philippines. See what Athena reviews say.

Note: Remote CoWorker starts at $7.99 per hour with everything included, and you can interview as many candidates as you like. Every hire comes with a 12-month replacement guarantee.

Compare Athena's pricing with other providers in our guide to the best virtual assistant companies.

Athena plans and prices

Straight from Athena's pricing page.

Full-time executive assistant
$3,000/month
Monthly or annual · about $19 an hour
  • Vetted, trained EA employed by Athena
  • Device provided and managed by Athena
  • Algorithmic matching and tailored onboarding
  • Partnership Manager and Delegation Training Library
Reported by a customer
$3,000/month
Trustpilot review, July 2025 (1 star)
  • Same as the published price
  • The reviewer felt it was too expensive for a Philippines-based assistant
Part-time help
Not offered
Only a full-time EA is listed
  • No part-time or hourly plan on the pricing page
Annual pricing
Also showed $3,000 a month
Kickoff
1 to 2 weeks after sign-up
Rematch
A different EA if things don't improve

Athena fees and contract terms

Here's the fine print, from Athena's pricing page and what reviewers say.

Published prices
Yes. $3,000 a month for one full-time EA.
Minimum
Full-time only. No part-time plan is listed.
Contract
Not listed. Monthly and annual options both showed $3,000 a month.
Fit
The Partnership Manager works on problems first, then Athena pairs you with a different EA.
Employment and devices
Your EA is employed by Athena, which provides and manages their device.
Setup time
1 to 2 weeks from sign-up to kickoff.
What a year of Athena costs at the published price
1 full-time EA at $3,000 a month × 12
$36,000
Hourly equivalent (1,920 hours a year at 160 a month)
≈ $19 / hr
Year one total
$36,000

Based on Athena's published price. The hourly figure assumes about 160 hours of work a month.

Remote CoWorker vs Athena

Why teams get more with Remote CoWorker

Athena offers one full-time, Philippines-based EA for $3,000 a month, and it picks your EA for you. With Remote CoWorker, you interview candidates yourself, rates start at $7.99 per hour, and we replace any hire who doesn't work out in the first year.

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You choose who you hire
Interview as many candidates as you like before you decide. Athena matches an EA for you.
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12-month replacement guarantee
If a hire isn't the right fit during the first year, we replace them at no extra cost.
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All-inclusive rate from $7.99/hr
Recruiting, IT support, and HR are all built into the rate. There are no signup fees, and you only pay once you hire.
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Performance tracking
You get software to track tasks and KPIs, plus a dedicated Client Success Manager.
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What You Get for the Price: Athena vs Remote CoWorker

We pulled these from each company's website in October 2026.

What you're comparing
Remote CoWorker
A dedicated assistant you pick yourself
Athena
One full-time executive assistant, matched for you
Signup fees
No signup fees
Not listed. The published price is $3,000 a month.
Guaranteed skill match
Yes
Algorithmic matching. If things don't improve, Athena partners you with a different EA.
Workforce analytics software
Tasks, KPIs, progress tracking and performance visibility included.
Not listed. Athena says it handles EA performance management.
Pricing
From $7.99 / hr
All-inclusive rate. Custom quote by role, experience and schedule, full-time or part-time.
$3,000/mo
One dedicated, full-time EA. About $19 an hour at 160 hours a month.
Security
As published by each provider
PCI DSS Compliant
ISO 27001 Certified
HIPAA Compliance
SOC 2 Type II Certified
SOC 2 Type II (self-reported)
Athena provisions and manages EA devices
No long-term commitment
No long-term contracts. Pay only when you hire.
Not listed. Monthly and annual pricing both showed $3,000 a month.
Customer success manager
Dedicated Client Success Manager included.
A Partnership Manager is included.
10+ years in operation
Founded 2013. Over 10 years in operation.
Founded 2020. Under 10 years in operation.
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.6 / 5 (147 reviews) · Clutch 4.8 / 5 (213 reviews)
Trustpilot 2.3 / 5 (6 reviews) · Clutch: no reviews found
Free VoIP service
Yes
Not listed on Athena's website.
24/7 IT support
IT support and 24/7 operations included in the all-inclusive rate.
Not listed. Athena provisions and manages EA devices.
AI specialist
Yes
Not listed.
Hire in 48 hours
Candidates sourced within 48 hours in most cases, with a hire usually within a week.
1 to 2 weeks from sign-up to kickoff.
Unlimited candidate interviews
Interview as many candidates as you like
No interview step listed. Athena matches you and sends a match package with an intro video.

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Athena ratings on Trustpilot and Clutch

Review site
Athena
The alternative
Remote CoWorker
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6 reviews
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147 reviews
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Athena and Remote CoWorker are separate, competing companies. Ratings taken from each company's public Trustpilot (TrustScore) and Clutch profiles on October 27, 2026. Athena's Trustpilot profile has only 6 reviews, so its score moves a lot with each new review. We didn't find an Athena profile with reviews on Clutch.

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213 client reviews on Clutch
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Athena Pricing: FAQs

Quick answers on what Athena costs.

How much does Athena cost?

$3,000 a month for one full-time executive assistant, or $36,000 a year.

What is Athena's hourly rate?

Athena doesn't publish one. For a full-time EA, $3,000/month comes to about $19 an hour.

Does Athena offer an annual discount?

Not that we saw. Monthly and annual billing both came to $3,000 a month.

Does Athena offer part-time plans?

No. Athena only lists a full-time EA on its pricing page.

Does Athena charge a setup fee?

Athena doesn't list one on its pricing page. Ask for all one-time and monthly fees in writing before you sign.

What's included in Athena's price?

A vetted, trained EA employed by Athena, with a device Athena manages. You also get algorithmic matching, tailored onboarding, EA performance management, a Partnership Manager, and a Delegation Training Library.

Does Athena have a contract?

We couldn't confirm Athena's contract terms. Ask for the minimum term and notice period in writing before you sign.

Is Athena worth the price?

It can be if you need a full-time EA. But some reviewers felt $3,000/month was too much for what they got.

How does Athena's price compare with Remote CoWorker?

Athena works out to about $19 an hour. Remote CoWorker starts at $7.99 per hour with everything included, and your exact rate depends on the role.

Sources and how we keep this page accurate

This page is published by Remote CoWorker, an Athena competitor. Any facts and figures come from public sources, with dates on when sourced.

Last updated October 27, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with each provider before you buy.

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