A single exec or a whole team
Need just one strategic operator? Start there. Need admin and specialist support around them? Add it from the same budget. You get the flexibility of a Fractional Executive without locking yourself into a single role.
Comparison Guide
Nacho vs. Go Fractional
Two ways to bring senior talent into your business without a full-time hire: one is a marketplace you manage yourself, the other is a managed team we run for you. Here's an honest look at how they compare so you can pick the right fit.
A quick overview
The short version
Go Fractional is the better fit if you've identified one specific leadership gap and want to hand-pick the person who fills it. It's a marketplace of senior fractional executives and operators at the CTO, CMO, and COO tier: you browse the network (or have someone matched for you), then contract and manage that person directly, with a fractional-to-full-time path if you're effectively trialing a hire. Nacho is the better fit if the executive isn't the only gap. One Talent Budget starting at $1,000/mo covers Fractional Executives at $125/hr alongside Specialists at $65/hr and Executive Assistants at $40/hr, all 100% US-based, so the operational work a strategist generates doesn't land back on you. Account management and weekly reporting are included. Below is a side-by-side comparison. Both services also appear in our roundup of the best virtual assistant companies.
Fractional execs · Self-managed · Quote-based rates 
Flexible team · US-based · Scalable monthly budget Some of our US-based talent
Run the numbers
Nacho vs. Go Fractional, head to head
| Criteria |  | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | One person or a full team, your choice | A single Fractional Executive you source |
| Who manages the work | We do, account management & oversight included | You do, direct contract, self-managed |
| Talent scope | Admin to strategic (EAs, Specialists, Executives) | Senior execs & operators (CTO, CMO, COO, etc.) |
| Talent location | US-based | US-centric senior network |
| Pricing model | $1,000/mo minimum budget + $300 onboarding plan | Executive rates, negotiated per engagement |
| Pricing transparency | Minimums published on website | Quote-based, not publicly disclosed |
| Scaling | Flex one budget across multiple talent | Source and contract each role separately |
| Commitment | 3 months, then month-to-month | Per-engagement; fractional-to-full-time path |
| Ongoing oversight | Weekly reporting + dedicated account manager | None, you direct the work yourself |
| Best for | Ongoing leverage across admin, specialist & strategic work | A single deep C-level specialist for a defined need |
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Which service fits you better?
Both are legitimate options. The right choice depends on what your business needs.
may be better if… - You need a single, deeply specialized C-level expert (like a fractional CTO to architect your stack) and you're comfortable managing them directly
- You want to browse a large marketplace and hand-pick a specific senior operator yourself
- You're trialing an executive hire with an eye toward converting them to full-time
- You need elite, domain-specific leadership for a defined project and don't need ongoing admin or operational support
- You're fine with quote-based, executive-level rates and negotiating each engagement
is the better fit if… - You want the option of a single executive AND the ability to scale into a full team, without onboarding a new vendor
- You'd rather we manage the work (account management, oversight, weekly reporting) than direct a contractor yourself
- You need a mix of administrative, specialist, and strategic support, not just one C-level hire
- You want US-based professionals and transparent pricing you can see before any sales call
- You prefer to start with a smaller monthly budget and scale up or down as needs change
- You value an ongoing relationship with people who know your business, not a one-off placement
The difference
Why businesses choose Nacho
We manage it, not just match it.
Go Fractional hands you a contractor to direct yourself. With Nacho, a dedicated account manager and weekly reporting keep the work on track, so you get outcomes without the management overhead.
Three levels of talent, one budget
Access EAs, Specialists, and Executives from a single monthly budget. No need to source and negotiate separately for admin, creative, or strategic work.
Transparent, flexible pricing
Start at $1,000/mo and scale up or down as your needs change. Minimums are published on our site, so there's no sales call required just to learn the rates.
US-based professionals
Every team member is a vetted, US-based professional working in your time zone. No timezone gaps, no cultural misalignment, no language barriers.
An ongoing relationship, not a placement
You work with the same people who learn your business over time, not a one-off contractor you onboard and offboard. When you need something, you talk to someone who already has context.
Helping owners & execs
10+ yrs of matching fractional professionals
100% US-based fractional talent network
100K+ hours returned to clients
$10M+ saved through delegation
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Nacho found me the best EA of my life!
Noah Kagan, Chief Sumo & CEO, AppSumo -
Our fractional COO from Nacho has been an incredible addition to our team. We're so grateful for her warmth, care, and how seamlessly she's stepped in.
Dorly Roy, Creative Director, Golden Light Creative -
Nacho took the time to understand my needs and matched me with an exceptional Executive Assistant who's become invaluable. The process was thoughtful, seamless, and supportive from start to finish.
Melissa Dotson, President/Owner, Rieke Interiors -
I tried hiring a full-time assistant on my own, and it was an epic fail. Using Nacho instead was one of the best investments I've made in my business.
Felicia Reed, Owner, Felicia Reed Photography -
Nacho has figured out what the small business owner needs to thrive. The day I hired Nacho was the day when my personal productivity and job satisfaction began to soar.
Kathy Schwartz, Founder, SmallBizBrands -
Nacho has become a trusted extension of my business, consistently connecting me with skilled professionals for everything from design and marketing to CRM support and AI projects.
Amy Wolfgang, Owner + Executive Leadership Coach, Coach Wolfgang -
When our ambition outpaced our bandwidth, Nacho connected us with someone we work with every week who's just as passionate about our projects as we are and truly feels like part of the team.
Kara Timmins, Sr. Marketing Manager, Western Growers
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