Staffify vs Magic: which offshore VA model actually fits.
Magic publishes some of the cheapest dedicated VA pricing in the category and adds an on-demand 24/7 layer. Staffify is full-time dedicated with deep SOP training. Here is the honest trade off.
The short version
Pick Magic if you want the lowest published price for a dedicated offshore VA (about $540 per week full-time), 24/7 backup coverage, and you are comfortable owning the training and quality control.
Pick Staffify if you want a VA paired and trained on your tone and SOPs, deeper hands-on onboarding, and a lifetime replacement guarantee instead of a self-serve marketplace experience.
Who Magic is, accurately.
Magic (getmagic.com) is a virtual assistant agency that publishes pricing openly. A part-time dedicated assistant runs $270 per week (20 hours), full-time runs $540 per week (40 hours), and a separate Magic 24/7 product offers 10 hours per week of on-demand support from a shared pool at $199 per week. The full-time plan includes Magic 24/7 access bundled in.
Magic markets a Magic Match selection process claiming to filter the top 0.5 percent of applicants, no long term contracts, cancel anytime, and a "human not AI" positioning. Client logos include OpenAI, Google, Y Combinator, GitLab, and Microsoft. Magic does not publicly specify VA location, though the cost structure indicates offshore.
If you want the lowest-cost dedicated offshore VA on the market with bundled 24/7 backup and you are comfortable running the onboarding yourself, Magic is one of the most aggressive price points in the category.
Who Staffify is, accurately.
Staffify pairs you with a full-time dedicated virtual assistant based in the Philippines or Latin America. One VA, one client, paired and trained on your tone and SOPs. We focus on service businesses and back every placement with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Typical pricing is $2,000 to $4,500 per month for a full-time placement, varying by role and seniority. Roles we staff most often: Executive Admins, Video Editors, Customer Service Reps, and Sales and Outbound.
Side by side comparison.
| Staffify | Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical pricing | $2,000 to $4,500 / mo (role-dependent) | ~$1,080 part-time, ~$2,160 full-time (per 4 weeks) |
| Talent location | Philippines and Latin America | Offshore (not specified) |
| Dedicated vs shared | Dedicated, one VA per client | Dedicated (Magic 24/7 is shared pool) |
| Hours | Full-time (160 hrs/mo) | 80 hrs (part-time) or 160 hrs (full-time) |
| Training depth | Trained on your tone and SOPs | Self-serve, client-led onboarding |
| Replacement | Lifetime replacement guarantee | Not specified on pricing page |
| Best for | Service businesses needing deep training | Lowest published price for dedicated offshore VA |
When Staffify is the better choice.
Magic's full-time price ($540 per week, roughly $2,160 per 4-week cycle) is genuinely lower than ours. We will not pretend otherwise. The trade off is in the level of pairing, the depth of SOP training, and the guarantee behind the placement.
Where Staffify tends to win is when the role has real nuance: a CSR who needs to learn your reply-first cadence, an exec admin handling complex stakeholder coordination, a video editor maintaining a brand voice across cuts. The work that requires a VA to be paired and trained, not just instructed.
Worth a read: SOPs that stick and offshore talent fit if you are evaluating how much training the role actually needs.
When Magic is the better choice.
Magic is the right pick when:
- You want the lowest possible dedicated offshore VA price and the published $540 per week full-time rate fits your budget.
- You like the idea of a 24/7 shared backup pool covering off-hours tasks alongside your dedicated VA.
- You have well-documented work and SOPs already, and the VA does not need much hand-holding to be productive on day one.
- You want a self-serve, low-friction signup, and you are comfortable owning the onboarding yourself.
Pricing reality check.
On headline price, Magic wins. $540 per week full-time is meaningfully cheaper than a typical Staffify placement at $2,500 to $3,500 per month.
What you are paying extra for, with us, is the time we spend in the first 30 days pairing the VA to your business (your tone, your SOPs, your tool stack, your inbox cadence), ongoing performance management, and the lifetime replacement guarantee. That work has a real cost and we charge for it. If your role is simple enough that the VA can start delivering with a 60-minute Loom and a Notion doc, Magic's price is honest and the savings are real.
Frequently asked questions.
Is Magic worth it?
Yes, for buyers who want the lowest priced dedicated offshore VA with bundled 24/7 backup and are comfortable owning the onboarding and quality control themselves. If you want a higher-touch pairing experience with deeper SOP training, a more hands-on service is usually a better fit.
How much does Magic cost?
Magic publishes pricing at $270 per week for a part-time dedicated assistant (20 hours), $540 per week for full-time (40 hours), and $199 per week for Magic 24/7 (10 hours per week from a shared pool).
Are Magic VAs dedicated?
The part-time and full-time plans are dedicated. Magic 24/7 is a separate product served from a shared pool of assistants for on-demand requests.
Where are Magic VAs located?
Magic does not publicly specify VA location on its pricing page. The cost structure indicates offshore talent.
What is different about Staffify?
We do more hands-on pairing and training upfront, run ongoing performance management, and back every placement with a lifetime replacement guarantee. That is part of why our placements run higher than Magic's published rate.
Cheapest published price, or trained-on-your-SOPs pairing?
25 minutes. We will look at the role and the level of training your business actually needs, then tell you honestly whether Magic or Staffify is the better shape.
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