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Choosing the right executive support partner can significantly impact your productivity and business growth. While ExecViva positions itself as a full-time, synchronous executive assistant service with set plans and live coverage, Oceans takes a different approach.
At Oceans, we place university-educated professionals with Fortune 500 backgrounds into EA+ roles—blending real-time collaboration with focused execution time, and offering a clear path to expand beyond executive support into marketing, finance, and operations under one talent framework.
This comparison breaks down the key differences—pricing, talent caliber, work styles, continuity, and scaling—so you can decide which model best fits your business in 2026.
Quick Comparison: Oceans vs. ExecViva at a Glance
Pricing Structure and Transparency
ExecViva is straightforward about entry pricing:
• Starter: $3,999/month (billed quarterly) for 1 supported executive
• Enhanced: $4,999/month (billed quarterly) for 2 supported executives
• Enterprise: Custom pricing for larger coverage needs
• Onboarding fee: Noted as applying (amount not posted)
That structure works well if you want a clear starting point tied to "supported executives" rather than building a custom scope.
At Oceans, pricing starts at $3,000 per month based on role and seniority. An EA+ managing calendar and inbox is at one end of that range; a senior hire running business operations or a specialized marketing role is at the other.
Your investment includes:
• A university-educated professional with corporate-grade experience
• AI workflow training built into onboarding
• Pod Leader quality oversight
• Account Manager support for scaling
• A path to expand across functions without switching providers
The practical difference:
• If you want a posted price and plan-based billing, ExecViva gives you upfront clarity.
• If you want pricing aligned to the actual role scope and seniority—with more inclusive support infrastructure—Oceans provides that after a short discovery call.
Talent Quality and Where It Comes From
Oceans: University-Educated Professionals with Corporate Backgrounds
At Oceans, we recruit from a pool of university-educated professionals—many trained in the British-style education system and holding credentials from internationally recognized institutions. A meaningful portion bring corporate backgrounds at organizations like Ogilvy, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies, along with international work or study-abroad experience.
Every Diver completes a month-long in-person training program before placement, covering AI workflow tools, communication standards, and proactive execution frameworks. Our selection process accepts fewer than 5% of applicants.
What makes this especially valuable in 2026: our EAs are trained to work confidently with modern AI workflows. These are experienced professionals, not entry-level assistants. You're not just hiring executive support—you're getting a professional who can use AI for research, automation, reporting, and SOP creation, which means more output and faster execution.
ExecViva: Americas-Based Coverage (LatAm-Heavy)
ExecViva positions its talent footprint around North, Central, and South America, with a strong emphasis on synchronous collaboration. They also reference support for some Europe-based executives. Their 4-week business bootcamp provides a training foundation before placement.
What this means for your day-to-day:
• If your team relies heavily on real-time, same-timezone responsiveness throughout the business day, ExecViva's Americas focus is aligned with that.
• If you want an assistant who brings degree-level professional training, corporate background experience, and can run AI-assisted work independently during dedicated execution time, Oceans is built for that rhythm.
Work Schedule and Collaboration Style
How the Workday Typically Looks
Why Structured Execution Time Matters
Many executive support problems aren't solved by being online all day. They're solved by:
• Cleaning up recurring workflows
• Documenting decisions and next steps
• Closing loops with stakeholders
• Building templates and systems that reduce future work
• Proactively identifying what's about to break before it does
At Oceans, we're intentional about that execution layer. Your Diver works full-time (40 hours/week)—part of that time is spent collaborating with you directly, and part is dedicated to the deep work that actually removes friction from your week: building systems, closing loops, and producing deliverables.
Service Model: What You're Really Buying
Oceans: Proactive EA+ and Team Buildout
We position support as EA+ because the goal isn't "more admin hours." It's a proactive operator who helps you run cleaner workflows and keeps priorities moving.
In practical terms, that looks like:
• Turning rough notes into clean meeting recaps, action lists, and follow-up drafts
• Converting tribal knowledge into first-pass SOPs and templates
• Producing consistent reporting with less executive input
• Automating repeatable steps and documenting them so they don't break
What makes Oceans different is how naturally the model scales. Start with an EA+ who stabilizes your operations, then add specialists in marketing, finance, or operations as needed—building a dependable team without rebuilding your process every time (unlike other providers like Prialto that focus primarily on administrative support).
ExecViva: Full-Time EA Coverage With Plan-Based Structure
ExecViva centers around full-time executive assistant coverage with synchronous availability during business hours. Their 4-week bootcamp provides a training foundation, and their plan-based structure offers clear tiering by number of supported executives.
If your primary need is having someone online and responsive throughout the business day, ExecViva's model is built for that. If you need an EA who can also build systems, produce deliverables independently, and grow into a multi-functional team member, Oceans' model delivers more long-term value. Book a call to see which fits.
Vetting, Training, and Match Quality
Which One Fits Your Needs?
Choose Oceans if you want:
• University-educated professionals with Fortune 500 experience and international credentials
• A proactive EA+ partner who builds workflows and systems—not just completes requests
• An EA trained in AI workflows who can speed up execution and document processes
• A work rhythm that blends real-time collaboration with deep execution time
• A 3-month trial period designed for true integration
• The option to scale into a multi-functional team (marketing, finance, ops)
• Pod Leader + Account Manager support at every stage
Choose ExecViva if you want:
• Published entry pricing tied to supported executives
• A fully synchronous, full-time assistant available throughout US business hours
• Americas-based time zone alignment for real-time responsiveness
• Speed-to-start with early visible value emphasis
• PTO backfill and continuity positioning on higher tiers
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the biggest difference between Oceans and ExecViva?
The core distinction is talent caliber and service model. Oceans places university-educated professionals with Fortune 500 backgrounds and AI workflow training into EA+ roles, with pricing starting at $3,000/month and a path to scale into marketing, finance, and operations. ExecViva provides full-time synchronous EA coverage with Americas-based talent and plan-based pricing starting at $3,999/month.
How does pricing compare between the two services?
Oceans ranges from starting at $3,000 per month based on role and seniority, with Pod Leader and Account Manager support included. ExecViva starts at $3,999/month (Starter, billed quarterly) for one supported executive, with an Enhanced tier at $4,999/month for two. Oceans' entry point can be lower while including more support infrastructure.
Do both services offer full-time coverage?
Yes—both are full-time (40 hours/week). ExecViva provides fully synchronous coverage during business hours. At Oceans, your Diver works the same 40 hours but structures that time for maximum output: collaborative time with you *plus* dedicated execution time for building systems, producing deliverables, and making progress on projects. Same commitment, optimized for results rather than just availability.
Can I scale beyond executive assistant work with Oceans?
Yes. Oceans is designed so clients can build multi-functional teams—starting with EA support and expanding into marketing, finance, and operations under the same talent framework. ExecViva focuses primarily on executive assistant and operational support tied to executive workload. For more guidance on outsourcing executive assistant work, we've created comprehensive resources.
Which service is better if I want fast impact vs. long-term growth?
If immediate, synchronous, full-day executive support is the priority, ExecViva's plans are structured for quick deployment (similar to other top virtual assistant services like Belay). Oceans gets you working with your Diver within about two weeks, then runs a structured 90-day integration runway that compounds performance over time. With an 86% first-match success rate and AI-trained talent, Oceans is built for leaders who want a partner that grows with their business.
