Startup CTO•May 28, 2026•9 min read
Embedded CTO vs Fractional CTO: What is the Actual Difference (2026 Guide)
Embedded CTO ($10K-$15K/mo, ~20 hrs/wk) vs Fractional CTO ($2.5K-$5K/mo, 4-15 hrs/mo) in the market broadly, and how Continuum's Partner tier ($3K-$15K/mo) scales across that range. Real price comparison, scope per tier, anecdotes, and a decision matrix.