Fractional CTO Cost for Bootstrapped (Small)
Bootstrapped (Small) fractional CTO services: $2,500-$5,500/month. Get the right level of technical leadership for your growth stage.
Bootstrapped (Small) Company Characteristics
Team Size
0-5 developers
Funding
Self-funded
Engagement
3-9 months
Best Package
Starter
Bootstrapped (Small) Focus Areas
- Cost efficiency
- MVP to market
- Technical validation
- Smart tool selection
- Sustainable architecture
Bootstrapped (Small) Pricing Details
Monthly Investment
$2,500-$5,500
Average: $3,800/month
Commitment Length
3-9 months
Flexible terms available
ROI Timeline
3-6 mo
Typical payback period
Why Early-Stage and Growth-Stage Pricing Differs
Fractional CTO pricing scales with your company's needs and complexity:
Lower Cost Stages:
- Smaller team size (fewer people to manage)
- Simpler technical architecture
- Fewer hours required per month
- Focus on foundational guidance
Higher Cost Stages:
- Larger teams require more coordination
- Complex multi-product architectures
- More hours needed for leadership
- Strategic planning and board reporting
What We'll Focus On
Cost-effective stack selection
MVP planning and execution
Outsourcing strategy
No-code/low-code evaluation
Efficient development practices
Success Metrics for Bootstrapped (Small)
Time to market
Development cost per feature
Technical sustainability
Resource efficiency
Choose Your Bootstrapped (Small) Package
Starter
10-15 hours/month
Includes:
- Weekly strategy call
- Async support via Slack/email
- Architecture review
- Technology roadmap
- Vendor evaluation
Growth
20-30 hours/month
Includes:
- 2x weekly strategy calls
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Hiring support and interviews
- Code review processes
- Security and compliance guidance
- Product-tech alignment
Scale
40+ hours/month
Includes:
- Daily availability
- Leadership team participation
- Board meeting preparation and reporting
- Multi-team coordination
- M&A technical due diligence
- Enterprise architecture
- Budget and resource planning
Your Scaling Path
As Your Company Grows
Current Stage
Bootstrapped (Small)
$2,500-$5,500/mo
Next Stage
Scale as you grow
Flexible pricing adjustments
Future
Transition option
Help hire your full-time CTO
We adjust pricing and scope as your company grows. No surprises, no lock-in.
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