Comparison
HelpLyncs vs Time etc
HelpLyncs vs Time etc: which should you choose?
Time etc sells blocks of US-based virtual assistant hours, priced at the time of writing from $390 for 10 hours a month up to $2,160 for 60 hours. HelpLyncs charges a flat $750 to $2,400 per month for a dedicated professional working full-time on your business. If you need a handful of hours, Time etc is the cheaper entry point. If you need someone every day, the maths flips sharply.
Time etc is a good answer to a specific question: what if I only need a few hours of help a month? Their plans start small and their assistants are US-based. HelpLyncs answers a different question: what if the work is constant and I want one person who knows my business? Which is right for you depends almost entirely on volume.
| HelpLyncs | Time etc | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly rate for a full-time dedicated person | Bundles of hours per month |
| Published entry price | $750/month, roughly 160 hours | $390/month for 10 hours (published rate, Aug 2026) |
| Cost at 40 hours/month | Included in the flat rate | $1,480/month (published rate, Aug 2026) |
| Effective hourly cost | About $4.70–$15 depending on role seniority | Roughly $36–$39 per hour |
| Where talent is based | Cairo, Egypt (UTC+2) | United States |
| Dedicated person | Yes, working only on your business | A matched assistant, shared across their client load |
| Roles covered | 44+ including marketing, ops, support, and tech | Primarily administrative and executive assistance |
| Best for | Ongoing daily work and full role coverage | A few hours a month of admin support |
The verdict
For under ten hours a month, Time etc is the more sensible purchase and we would say so. Past roughly twenty hours a month, a dedicated HelpLyncs professional costs less in absolute terms and gives you someone embedded in your business rather than time drawn from a pool. Time etc rates quoted here are their published plan prices as of August 2026.
FAQ
Common questions
Is HelpLyncs cheaper than Time etc?
It depends entirely on hours. Time etc is cheaper if you need ten hours a month. At their published $1,480 for 40 hours, a HelpLyncs virtual assistant at $750 to $1,200 per month costs less and covers a full-time month rather than 40 hours.
What is the main difference between the two?
Time etc sells hours from a pool of US-based assistants. HelpLyncs places one dedicated professional in Cairo who works full-time on your business at a flat rate. One is a metered service, the other is closer to having a team member.
Do unused hours matter with HelpLyncs?
There are no hours to lose. You are not buying a block of time, so there is nothing to roll over or forfeit. You have a person, and you set their priorities.
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