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Fractional COO · Pillar
What Is a Fractional COO? (And When Your Business Actually Needs One)
A fractional COO is a senior operations executive who runs your operations part-time — owning execution and building systems without the cost of a full-time hire. Here's what they do, when you need one, what it costs, and how it differs from a consultant or full-time COO.
Andrew Thomaides · 9 min read
Fractional COO
Fractional COO vs. EOS Integrator: What's the Difference (and Which Do You Need)?
A fractional COO is a part-time operations executive who owns execution; an EOS Integrator is a specific role within the EOS framework. Here's how they overlap, how they differ, whether one person can be both, and which your business actually needs.
Andrew Thomaides · 8 min read
Fractional COO
What Does a Fractional COO Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)
A fractional COO typically costs $5,000–$15,000 per month on retainer in 2026 — a fraction of the $300,000–$500,000+ all-in cost of a full-time COO. Here are the pricing models, what drives the number, and how to structure an engagement.
Andrew Thomaides · 8 min read