File #5 of 5 · For UK businesses
Get Ahead VA review: pricing, minimums and alternatives
Get Ahead VA is a UK network of 90+ remote specialists, matched to clients by local Regional Directors, with no minimum hours. It is the onshore option on this list, for businesses that want UK-based help rather than offshore staff.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Type
- Managed UK-based virtual assistant network (franchise)
- Price
- Not published
- Headquarters
- Surrey, United Kingdom
- Staff in
- United Kingdom (UK-based specialists working remotely)
- Founded
- 2010
Our verdict
Get Ahead VA is strongest on small-business access (9/10): No minimum hours or retainer; a few hours a week is accepted. Its weakest area is pricing transparency (3/10): No rates or fees published.
UK-only network with local Regional Directors and UK-based specialists, so hours and support are local; onshore at UK rates, with no published GBP prices.
What we like
- No minimum hours or fixed retainer; clients range from sole traders using a few hours a week to full back-office support
- A local Regional Director matches each client and stays involved as needs change
- All 90+ specialists are UK-based, covering admin, finance, HR, marketing and web
What to watch
- Prices aren't published, and UK-based specialists cost more than offshore staff
- No review ratings found on Trustpilot
- Regional Directors are franchise owners, each running their own territory
Pricing
Get Ahead VA doesn't publish its prices. You get a quote after a sales call.
Contract terms
- Smallest start
- No minimum hours and no fixed monthly retainer
- Trial or guarantee
- Not published
- Replacement
- If the fit isn't right, the Regional Director finds someone who is (no written guarantee published)
- Notice period
- Not published. The site says there are no long-term contracts
- One-off fees
- Not published
Score breakdown
6/10
3/10
9/10
6/10
5/10
7/10
Get Ahead VA vs VA MASTERS
Published by Outsourcing Insider, a VA MASTERS company. VA MASTERS is ranked here using the same rubric as every other company. About us
| Term | Get Ahead VA | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not published | $6.50–$15/hr |
| Type | Managed UK-based virtual assistant network (franchise) | Managed remote staffing |
| Smallest start | No minimum hours and no fixed monthly retainer | One person; 80 hours/month recommended, fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Not published | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | If the fit isn't right, the Regional Director finds someone who is (no… | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | Not published | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Fees | Not published | No recruitment or setup fees; a refundable deposit is part of the first invoice |
| Score (for uk businesses) | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
Alternatives to Get Ahead VA
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FAQ
How much does Get Ahead VA cost?
Get Ahead VA doesn't publish its prices; you get a quote after a sales call (checked October 2026).
Can a small business start small with Get Ahead VA?
No minimum hours and no fixed monthly retainer
Does Get Ahead VA offer a trial or a free replacement?
Get Ahead VA doesn't publish trial terms. Replacement: If the fit isn't right, the Regional Director finds someone who is (no written guarantee published).
Is Get Ahead VA a good choice for for uk businesses?
UK-only network with local Regional Directors and UK-based specialists, so hours and support are local; onshore at UK rates, with no published GBP prices. It's file #5 of 5 in our for uk businesses drawer, with a score of 6.5/10.
What are the best alternatives to Get Ahead VA?
In the same drawer: VA Connect (7.8/10), VA MASTERS (7.6/10), Outsourcery (7.5/10), Talent Shore (6.7/10).