Comparison
Gatherly vs Hiring an Executive Assistant
A great EA is invaluable — and $60–150k/year. Gatherly handles the operational 70–80% automatically, so you can start today and add a human where judgement matters.
Gatherly vs hiring an Executive Assistant
Gatherly
hiring an Executive Assistant
Cost
From $0 (Plus $19.99 NZD/mo)
$60k–150k / year
Availability
24/7, instant
Business hours
Email triage & drafting
Calendar management
Follow-up tracking
Manual
Ramp-up time
Minutes
Weeks of onboarding
Human judgement & relationships
Why teams choose Gatherly
Start today
No hiring, onboarding, or management — connect your email and go.
Fraction of the cost
Operational work handled for the price of a coffee a week.
Always on
Works overnight and weekends; no PTO, no sick days.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get Gatherly or hire an EA?
Most start with Gatherly for the operational load, then add a human EA as a strategic partner — not an inbox manager.
Can Gatherly do everything an EA does?
It handles triage, drafting, scheduling, and follow-ups. It doesn't replace human judgement, relationships, or in-person tasks.
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