Comparison

Edge vs. Portiva

Both provide healthcare virtual assistants from supervised facilities. Portiva offers a 7-day free trial starting at $10/hr. Edge provides a full managed talent platform with campus infrastructure, HIPAA compliance, and insurance industry coverage.

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Key Differences

Where Edge is different

Edge adds dedicated relationship manager, Edge Edu certification, replacement guarantee, and insurance industry (Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoft). Campus infrastructure includes biometric access, enterprise equipment, dual ISP, backup power. Portiva does not offer a free trial; Edge offers a replacement guarantee if the first match isn't right.

Bottom line

Choose Portiva for a 7-day trial and office-based VAs. Choose Edge for full managed platform, insurance support, and replacement guarantee.

Side-by-Side

How they compare

Feature	Edge	Portiva
Facility	Secured campus	Office facilities (Philippines)
Pricing	Flat monthly	From $10/hr (7-day free trial)
Industries	Healthcare, dental, insurance	Healthcare
RM	Dedicated per client	Team leads
Replacement	Guaranteed, $0	Varies

What They Do Well

Where Portiva shines

Portiva VAs work from office facilities (not home), with team lead supervision. They offer a 7-day free trial and rates starting around $10/hour. Good for practices that want a trial before committing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is Edge different from Portiva?

Both use supervised facilities. Portiva offers a 7-day trial and rates from $10/hour with team leads. Edge adds a dedicated RM per client, Edge Edu certification, replacement guarantee, and insurance industry support (Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoft) in a flat monthly fee.

Does Portiva work from an office or from home?

Portiva states their VAs work from office facilities (not from home), supervised by team leads. Edge professionals also work from secured campus facilities with enterprise equipment, biometric access, dual ISP, and backup power.

How much does Portiva cost?

Portiva advertises rates starting at $10/hour (some listings show $15/hour for specialized services) with a free 7-day trial. Edge charges a flat monthly fee that includes salary, benefits, equipment, campus, compliance, training, and relationship management.

Does Portiva offer a free trial?

Yes, Portiva offers a free 7-day trial. Edge does not offer a free trial but provides a replacement guarantee at no additional cost if the first match isn't right.

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Edge vs. Portiva

Where Edge is different

How they compare

Where Portiva shines

Frequently asked questions

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