Fractional CMO Alternative

Everything a fractional CMO gives you. Plus the team to execute it.

A fractional CMO builds the strategy. Then you're on your own to hire freelancers, manage agencies, and coordinate production. Aumata gives you the strategy AND the execution. One provider, one monthly price.

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What does a fractional CMO do?

A fractional CMO is a senior marketing executive who works with your company part-time. They bring the strategic thinking most growing B2B companies lack: positioning, go-to-market planning, channel strategy, budget allocation, and team direction. Typically 10 to 15 hours per month at $5,000 to $8,000/mo.

The challenge? Strategy alone doesn't grow revenue. After hiring a fractional CMO, most companies still need to:

Hire freelance writers for content
Engage an SEO agency
Find a social media manager
Pay for website development
Set up email automation
Coordinate all these vendors

The total cost of a fractional CMO plus execution typically reaches $10,000 to $25,000/mo. For most B2B companies under $10M in revenue, that's hard to justify.

Fractional CMO vs. Aumata

  Fractional CMO Aumata
Monthly cost $5,000 to $8,000 $999 to $2,999
Strategic oversight
Custom growth strategy
Content creation Not included 8 to 20 pieces/mo
Website build + maintenance Not included
SEO optimization Not included
Social media management Not included Growth plan and above
Email sequences Not included Growth plan and above
Paid ads management Not included Full Stack plan
Executes daily Not included
No contracts Varies

Frequently asked questions

What is a fractional CMO?
A fractional CMO is a senior marketing executive who works with your company part-time, typically 10 to 15 hours per month. They provide strategic direction, positioning, and marketing planning without the cost of a full-time hire.
How much does a fractional CMO cost?
Fractional CMO pricing ranges from $3,000 to $15,000 per month depending on experience and hours. Most engagements land between $5,000 and $8,000/mo. But that covers strategy only. You'll still need to budget separately for content creation, SEO, website work, and other execution.
How is Aumata different from a fractional CMO?
A fractional CMO gives you strategy but not execution. You still need to hire freelancers, agencies, or build a team to carry out the plan. Aumata gives you both: a dedicated strategist builds your growth plan, and an AI team executes it daily. Website, SEO, content, social, and more, all included from $999/mo.
Can Aumata replace my fractional CMO?
Yes. Aumata includes strategic oversight from an experienced marketing professional, just like a fractional CMO. But it also includes the execution layer that a fractional CMO doesn't provide. You get a complete marketing operation instead of just a strategy document.
What if I already have a fractional CMO?
Aumata works alongside existing marketing leadership. Your fractional CMO can direct strategy while Aumata's AI team handles execution. Or you can transition fully to Aumata's managed model and consolidate both strategy and execution into one provider.
Do I need a long-term commitment?
No. Every Aumata plan is month-to-month with no contracts or cancellation fees. Your website and all content stay yours if you leave.

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