What an AI virtual assistant costs vs a typical offshore VA
This is a cost page, not a savings promise. StaffBots publishes official monthly prices. Offshore VA costs are taken from typical published 2026 market ranges already used on StaffBots vs an offshore VA. Those ranges are not a StaffBots study.
Official StaffBots prices (USD)
| Plan | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $299/mo | Pay |
| Dispatch VA | $799/mo | Pay |
| Business in a Box | $1,499/mo + $1,000 setup | Pay |
| Reseller | $2,997/mo | Pay |
| Human Supervisor (add-on) | $500/mo | Contact-only: hello@staffbots.ai |
Typical published market ranges (2026, third-party)
- Managed offshore VA desks are often listed around $1,200–$3,000/mo.
- U.S.-based VA services are often listed much higher (a range cited on our comparison page is $3,200–$12,000/mo).
- A typical loaded in-house front-desk hire (about 40 hours/week) is often cited around $4,100/mo.
Your actual quote from an agency will differ. Marketplace rates (Upwork and similar) vary widely by person and hours.
How to read the gap
A $299/mo or $799/mo software plan is lower than many published full-time managed seats. That does not mean StaffBots does every task a person would do. It means you are buying a self-serve AI virtual assistant suite for dispatch, support, scheduling, lead follow-up, and admin, not a shift.
If the work is judgment-heavy, keep a person. If you want a person reviewing exceptions on top of StaffBots, email hello@staffbots.ai about Human Supervisor.
Full side-by-side: vs an offshore VA and vs offshore VA agencies. Facts: /facts.