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Comparison Guide
Nacho vs. BELAY
Two US-based staffing services with different approaches to virtual support. Here's an honest look at how they compare so you can choose the right fit for your business.
A quick overview
The short version.
BELAY and Nacho both offer US-based virtual staffing, but they take different approaches to talent, pricing, and flexibility. BELAY provides dedicated virtual assistants, bookkeepers, and social media managers on fixed monthly plans. Nacho provides a flexible team of EAs, Specialists, and Executives through a scalable monthly budget. Below is a side-by-side comparison to help you decide which model fits your needs.
Full-time assistants · Philippines-based · Flat monthly rate 
Flexible team · US-based · Scalable monthly budget Some of our US-based talent
Run the numbers
Nacho vs. BELAY, head to head.
| Criteria |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Talent location | US-based | US-based |
| Pricing model | $1,000/mo minimum budget | Custom pricing (not published) |
| Contract commitment | 3 months, then month-to-month | 6-month minimum contract |
| Talent types | EAs + Specialists + Executives | VAs, Bookkeepers, Social Media Managers |
| Hours | Flexible, scale up or down | Fixed monthly hour blocks |
| Pricing transparency | Minimums published on website | Requires a sales call |
| Onboarding | Custom Delegation Strategy Plan | Standard matching process |
| Where your money goes | Majority of fees go directly to talent | Undisclosed split |
| Scaling | Spread budget across multiple talent | Add additional dedicated contractors |
Nacho leads in 8 of 9 categories. Want to see how it works for your business?
Book a discovery callThe honest take
Which service fits you better?
Both are legitimate options. The right choice depends on what your business needs.
may be better if… - You need a dedicated bookkeeper or social media manager specifically
- You prefer working with a single dedicated contractor
- You're comfortable with a longer contract commitment
- Your work fits neatly into one role
is the better fit if… - You need a flexible mix of administrative, specialist, and strategic support
- You want US-based professionals in your time zone
- You prefer to start with a smaller budget and scale as needed
- You value month-to-month flexibility after an initial commitment
- You need more than an EA, like content creation, CRM management, or operational strategy
- You want built-in oversight with weekly reporting and account management
- You care about working with talent that's fairly compensated and invested in your success
The difference
Why businesses choose Nacho.
Three levels of talent.
Access EAs, Specialists, and Executives from one monthly budget. No need to hire separately for admin, creative, or strategic work.
Flexible monthly budget.
Start at $1,000/mo and scale up or down as your needs change. No long-term contracts after your initial 3-month commitment.
US-based professionals.
Every team member is a vetted, US-based professional. No timezone gaps, no cultural misalignment, no language barriers.
Talent-first pay model.
The majority of your budget goes directly to the people doing the work. That means better talent, lower turnover, and professionals who are genuinely invested in your success.
Built-in oversight.
Weekly reporting and dedicated account management keep everything running smoothly so you can focus on your business, not managing your assistant.
Helping owners & execs
10+ yrs of matching fractional professionals
100% US-based fractional talent network
100K+ hours returned to clients
$10M+ saved through delegation
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