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UPDATED OCTOBER 2026 · PRICES CHECKED OCTOBER 27

Time Etc Pricing (2026): Plans, Costs & Terms

Time Etc sells hours in monthly blocks. We broke down each plan so you know what you'd pay per hour.

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Checked Oct 27, 2026
Time Etc pricing at a glance
$390/mo
10-hour starter plan
$36–39/hr
Hourly rate across plans
60hrs/mo
Largest published plan
1month
Minimum term
Trustpilot
4.8/5
282 reviews
Clutch
–
No reviews yet
Founded 2007 · Birmingham, UK · Cancel any time

Time Etc: what it costs

Plans start at $390/month for 10 hours and go up to $2,160/month for 60 hours. Bigger plans are by consultation.

Every plan comes with a dedicated U.S. assistant and a Client Happiness manager, and billing is to the second. Unused hours roll over on every plan except the smallest.

You can switch plans or cancel any time, after a one-month minimum term. See what Time Etc 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 Time Etc's pricing with other providers in our guide to the best virtual assistant companies.

Time Etc plans and prices

These are straight from Time Etc's pricing page.

10 hours a month
$390/month
$39 per hour · unused hours don't roll over
  • Dedicated U.S. assistant
  • Expert matching
  • Task dashboard and mobile app
  • Client Happiness manager
20 hours a month
$760/month
$38 per hour · unused hours roll over
  • Same inclusions as every plan
  • Extra assistants at no extra cost
  • Share with your team for free
  • Branded email
40 and 60 hours a month
$1,480/month
40 hours at $37 per hour. 60 hours is $2,160 ($36 per hour)
  • Unused hours roll over
  • Lowest hourly rates Time Etc offers
  • Bigger plans by consultation
Bigger plans
By consultation
Contract
Switch or cancel any time. One-month minimum term
Billing
To-the-second. You pay for time worked

Time Etc fees and contract terms

Here's the fine print, from Time Etc's terms and what reviewers say.

Published prices
Yes. $390 to $2,160 a month for 10 to 60 hours.
Minimum term
One month. After that, switch plans or cancel any time.
Rollover
Unused hours roll over on the 20, 40, and 60-hour plans, but not the 10-hour plan.
Billing
To-the-second billing, so you pay for time worked.
Guarantee
Time Etc offers a lifetime satisfaction guarantee.
Cancelling
Confirm it in writing. One reviewer had to ask several times before Time Etc cancelled.
What a year of Time Etc costs at published prices
10 hours a month: $390 × 12
$4,680
20 hours a month: $760 × 12
$9,120
40 hours a month: $1,480 × 12
$17,760
60 hours a month: $2,160 × 12
$25,920

Based on Time Etc's published prices. Plans over 60 hours are quoted separately.

Remote CoWorker vs Time Etc

Why teams get more with Remote CoWorker

Time Etc works well for part-time help in fixed blocks of hours, at $36 to $39 per hour, and it picks your assistant 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. Time Etc matches an assistant 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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Built for regulated work
We're PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliant, and our operations team works around the clock.
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What You Get for the Price: Time Etc 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
Time Etc
Dedicated U.S. assistants in monthly hour plans
Signup fees
No signup fees
Not listed. Plans start at $390 a month for 10 hours.
Guaranteed skill match
Yes
Expert matching to a dedicated U.S. assistant, plus a lifetime satisfaction guarantee.
Workforce analytics software
Tasks, KPIs, progress tracking and performance visibility included.
Task dashboard and mobile app. Performance analytics not listed.
Pricing
From $7.99 / hr
All-inclusive rate. Custom quote by role, experience and schedule, full-time or part-time.
From $390/mo
10 hours a month ($39 per hour). The hourly rate drops to $36 on the 60-hour plan.
Security
As published by each provider
PCI DSS Compliant
ISO 27001 Certified
HIPAA Compliance
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Not listed on Time Etc's website
No long-term commitment
No long-term contracts. Pay only when you hire.
Switch plans or cancel any time, after a one-month minimum term.
Customer success manager
Dedicated Client Success Manager included.
Dedicated Client Happiness manager.
10+ years in operation
Founded 2013. Over 10 years in operation.
Founded 2007. Over 10 years in operation.
Reviews
Trustpilot 4.6 / 5 (147 reviews) · Clutch 4.8 / 5 (213 reviews)
Trustpilot 4.8 / 5 (282 reviews) · Clutch: no reviews found
Free VoIP service
Yes
Not listed on Time Etc's website.
24/7 IT support
IT support and 24/7 operations included in the all-inclusive rate.
Not listed. Plans include holiday and sickness cover.
AI specialist
Yes
Not listed.
Hire in 48 hours
Candidates sourced within 48 hours in most cases, with a hire usually within a week.
Not listed on Time Etc's website.
Unlimited candidate interviews
Interview as many candidates as you like
Not listed. Time Etc matches you with an assistant. One 2025 reviewer said there was no option to meet the assistant first.

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Time Etc ratings on Trustpilot and Clutch

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Time Etc
The alternative
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4.8/ 5
282 reviews
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147 reviews
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Time Etc and Remote CoWorker are separate, competing companies. Ratings taken from each company's public Trustpilot (TrustScore) and Clutch profiles on October 27, 2026. We didn't find a Time Etc profile with reviews on Clutch. We read 200 of the 282 reviews on its Trustpilot profile.

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Trusted by 1,000+ growing businesses.
Entrepreneurs, agencies, and teams ready for more.
4.8 / 5
213 client reviews on Clutch
Pay only when you hire.
Start with a conversation, not a contract.

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Time Etc Pricing: FAQs

Quick answers on what Time Etc costs.

How much does Time Etc cost?

Plans run from $390 to $2,160/month, depending on how many hours you buy. Bigger plans are priced by consultation.

What is Time Etc's hourly rate?

$36 to $39 per hour, depending on the plan. The 10-hour plan works out to $39 per hour and the 60-hour plan to $36 per hour.

Does Time Etc have a minimum?

Yes. The smallest plan is 10 hours for $390/month, and you have to stay at least a month.

Do unused Time Etc hours roll over?

Yes, except on the smallest plan.

Does Time Etc charge a setup fee?

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

Can I cancel Time Etc any time?

Yes, after the first month. One reviewer had to ask several times to cancel, so keep a written record.

Does Time Etc offer a guarantee or refunds?

It offers a lifetime satisfaction guarantee, but we didn't find a refund policy. One reviewer says a Time Etc director stepped in and refunded everything.

Is Time Etc worth the price?

Most reviewers think so, and almost all their reviews are 4 or 5 stars. A few mention billing disputes or trouble cancelling.

Is there a cheaper Time Etc alternative?

Yes. Remote CoWorker starts at $7.99 per hour, all-inclusive (Time Etc charges $36 to $39), and you can interview candidates before you hire. Your exact rate depends on the role.

Sources and how we keep this page accurate

This page is published by Remote CoWorker, a Time Etc 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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