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Operly vs hiring a virtual assistant
A great human assistant is hard to replace. A lot of what fills their day, like sorting mail, drafting follow-ups and prepping briefings, is work you can hand to team members first.
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How they compare
| Feature | A virtual assistant | Operly |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | Working hours and time zones | Works in the background whenever work arrives |
| Repeatable work | Done by hand each time | Rules and routines run on their own |
| Judgment and relationships | Strong | You decide what needs your judgment; ask for drafts when you want to read before anything goes out |
| Getting started | Find, hire, onboard, train | Choose a plan and delegate one task |
| Context | Learns over time | Persistent memory and your files |
Which should you use?
Choose a virtual assistant if
You need relationships, judgment and work that happens off the screen.
Choose Operly if
You want the repeatable work done today, without hiring anyone first.
Many people use both: Operly for the repeatable work, a person for relationships and judgment.
Questions
Can Operly replace a human assistant?
It takes over repeatable work like sorting mail, drafts and briefings. Many people keep a person for judgment and relationships.
Your data. What is sent to AI companies, what we store and what you control, and how Operly is built, including the workspace computer.
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Start with the work that keeps coming back. Tell your chief of staff, and see how it feels to have it done.
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