Transparent Fractional CTO Pricing
Save 60-75% vs hiring full-time. Get world-class CTO expertise starting at $2,999/month. No hidden fees, no surprises.
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Flexible packages designed for every stage of growth
Starter
10-15 hours/month
What's Included:
- Weekly strategy call
- Async support via Slack/email
- Architecture review
- Technology roadmap
- Vendor evaluation
Best For:
- • Pre-seed startups
- • Side projects
- • Small teams (1-3 developers)
Growth
20-30 hours/month
What's Included:
- 2x weekly strategy calls
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Hiring support and interviews
- Code review processes
- Security and compliance guidance
- Product-tech alignment
Best For:
- • Seed to Series A
- • Growing teams (4-15 developers)
- • Product market fit stage
Scale
40+ hours/month
What's Included:
- Daily availability
- Leadership team participation
- Board meeting preparation and reporting
- Multi-team coordination
- M&A technical due diligence
- Enterprise architecture
- Budget and resource planning
Best For:
- • Series A+ companies
- • Complex organizations
- • Large teams (15+ developers)
- • Enterprise clients
Package Comparison
| Feature | Starter | Growth | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Investment | $2,999 | $5,999 | $9,999 |
| Hours per Month | 10-15 hours/month | 20-30 hours/month | 40+ hours/month |
| Strategy Calls | Weekly | 2x Weekly | Daily |
| Team Mentorship | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hiring Support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board Reporting | — | — | ✓ |
| M&A Due Diligence | — | — | ✓ |
Pricing by Location
View market-specific rates for 30 cities worldwide
San Francisco
$4,999+
New York
$4,500+
Seattle
$4,200+
Boston
$4,000+
Los Angeles
$3,800+
Austin
$3,500+
Denver
$3,400+
Chicago
$3,300+
Atlanta
$3,200+
Miami
$3,100+
Philadelphia
$3,000+
Phoenix
$2,900+
Portland
$3,100+
Raleigh-Durham
$2,800+
Nashville
$2,700+
Salt Lake City
$2,800+
Minneapolis
$2,900+
Kansas City
$2,600+
Columbus
$2,600+
Pittsburgh
$2,700+
London
$4,400+
Berlin
$3,200+
Paris
$3,500+
Amsterdam
$3,200+
Barcelona
$2,700+
Toronto
$3,700+
Singapore
$4,500+
Sydney
$4,000+
Tel Aviv
$4,000+
Dubai
$4,200+
Pricing by Industry
Specialized expertise for 15 industries
SaaS
$4,500 - $12,000/mo
Learn more →Fintech
$6,000 - $15,000/mo
Learn more →E-commerce
$4,000 - $11,000/mo
Learn more →Healthcare Tech
$5,500 - $14,000/mo
Learn more →AI/ML
$6,500 - $16,000/mo
Learn more →Mobile Apps
$4,200 - $11,500/mo
Learn more →Marketplace
$4,800 - $12,500/mo
Learn more →Cybersecurity
$6,000 - $15,000/mo
Learn more →Edtech
$4,000 - $10,500/mo
Learn more →IoT/Hardware
$5,500 - $14,000/mo
Learn more →Gaming
$4,500 - $12,000/mo
Learn more →Proptech
$4,200 - $11,000/mo
Learn more →Logistics Tech
$4,500 - $11,500/mo
Learn more →Clean Tech
$4,800 - $12,000/mo
Learn more →Web3/Blockchain
$6,000 - $16,000/mo
Learn more →Pricing by Company Stage
Tailored packages for 10 different growth stages
Ideation/Pre-seed
0-2 developers
$3,000 - $6,000/mo
View details →Seed
2-8 developers
$4,500 - $8,500/mo
View details →Series A
8-20 developers
$6,000 - $12,000/mo
View details →Series B
20-50 developers
$8,000 - $15,000/mo
View details →Series C+
50+ developers
$10,000 - $20,000/mo
View details →Bootstrapped (Small)
0-5 developers
$2,500 - $5,500/mo
View details →Bootstrapped (Growing)
5-15 developers
$4,000 - $8,000/mo
View details →Growth Stage
15-40 developers
$7,000 - $14,000/mo
View details →Enterprise Transition
Varies widely
$9,000 - $18,000/mo
View details →Pivot/Recovery
Varies
$5,000 - $11,000/mo
View details →Pricing FAQ
How much does a fractional CTO cost?
Fractional CTO services typically cost between $2,999 and $9,999 per month, depending on your company stage, industry complexity, and required hours. This is 60-75% less expensive than hiring a full-time CTO with a $250K-$400K salary plus benefits.
What's included in fractional CTO pricing?
All packages include strategic calls, async support, architecture reviews, technology roadmap development, and vendor evaluation. Higher tiers add team mentorship, hiring support, board reporting, and M&A technical due diligence.
Does pricing vary by location?
Yes, fractional CTO pricing adjusts based on local market rates and cost of living. For example, San Francisco rates range $4,999-$15,000/month while smaller markets like Nashville range $2,700-$8,000/month. However, remote services are available at standard rates.
How does industry affect fractional CTO cost?
Highly regulated industries like fintech ($6,000-$15,000/month) and healthcare ($5,500-$14,000/month) require specialized compliance expertise and cost more. Standard SaaS or e-commerce companies typically range $4,000-$12,000/month.
What's the minimum commitment?
Most fractional CTO engagements start with a 3-6 month commitment for early-stage companies. Growth and scale packages typically require 6-12 months to deliver meaningful results and ROI.
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