SOURCE-BACKED AGENCY PROFILE

Pineapple (formerly Pineapple Staffing)

Philippine business, multimedia, and legal virtual assistants

6Sourced claims
NonePublic rating sources
2026-08-28Last reviewed
BEST SUITED FOR

Small and growing businesses wanting a dedicated Filipino assistant at a simple hourly rate with no setup fee or long contract.

Assessment checked 2026-08-28
AGENCY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Support model
Dedicated managed matching
Commitment
Part-time or full-time hourly
Starting price
$8.00
Price basis
USD hourly flat rate with no setup fee or contract
Talent geography
Philippines
Management and support

Training, candidate matching, profile review, free interviews, account management, and time tracking

Security and compliance

Background checks are stated; other controls require confirmation

EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT

What stands out, and what still needs checking.

Key strengths

Flat $8 rate; weekly billing; no setup or contract; cancel anytime; Philippines talent; communication and skills testing; live certification; account manager; time tracking; specialist pools.

Limitations and tradeoffs

Top-three-percent and 24-hour matching claims are provider-stated; minimum weekly hours, replacement, paid leave, backup, security controls, English benchmarks, and cancellation mechanics need verification.

Questions to confirm before signing

Confirm weekly minimum and billable time, candidate tests and references, replacement and absence cover, device and data controls, manager cadence, working hours, holiday policy, notice, and ownership.

SOURCE-BACKED RESEARCH

What we found and where it came from.

6 public claims, each linked to its source.

Brand status1 claim
Direct website checkHigh confidence

The submitted Pineapple Staffing domain redirects to the current TryPineapple virtual-assistant website.

Service model1 claim
Agency-statedHigh confidence

Provides trained, dedicated Philippine business, multimedia, and legal virtual assistants with matching and account support.

Pricing1 claim
Agency-statedHigh confidence

Publishes a flat $8 hourly rate with no setup fee, contract, or minimum.

Pricing and commitment1 claim
Agency-statedHigh confidence

Pineapple publishes a flat $8 hourly rate with weekly billing, no setup fee, no contract, and cancellation at any time.

Talent and vetting1 claim
Agency-statedHigh confidence

Assistants are based in the Philippines; Pineapple says its top three percent pass communication screening, technical testing, and a two-week live certification program.

Management and matching1 claim
Agency-statedHigh confidence

The service includes a dedicated account manager, time tracking, same-person continuity, specialist role matching, and a claimed 24-hour matching timeline.