$15K and 4 Weeks vs $29 and 2 Hours
A senior consultant costs $5-15K and takes 3-4 weeks. CharliA delivers comparable results in 2 hours for $29.
CharliA
$29/month all-inclusive
Bootstrapped or time-pressed founders
Freelance Consultants
$5,000 - $15,000 per project
Startups with significant budget
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CharliA | Freelance Consultants |
|---|---|---|
| Business Plan | 2 hours | 2-3 weeks |
| Financial Model | 2 hours | 1-2 weeks |
| Pitch Deck | 2 hours | 1 week |
| Sector Expertise | Trained AI | Variable |
| Revisions | Unlimited | 2-3 rounds |
| Availability | 24/7 | Business hours |
| Personal Network | Sometimes | |
| Human Coaching | ||
| Cost | $29/month | $5-15K |
| Delivery Time | 2 hours | 3-4 weeks |
✅ Why choose CharliA
97% cheaper
$29 vs $5-15K for comparable deliverables.
95% faster
2 hours vs 3-4 weeks of waiting.
Available 24/7
No need to schedule appointments.
Unlimited Revisions
Iterate as much as you want at no extra cost.
⚖️ Why choose Freelance Consultants
Human Expertise
A senior who knows your industry.
Personal Network
Potential intros to investors.
Coaching
Strategic advice and guidance.
🎯 Choose CharliA if
- You're bootstrapped
- You're in a hurry
- You want an MVP of your package
- You iterate a lot
🔄 Choose Freelance Consultants if
- You have $10K+ budget
- You're looking for long-term coaching
- You need investor intros
- Your sector is very specific
🤝 Use both if
- CharliA for the MVP, consultant for polish
- Generate on CharliA, have reviewed by an expert
Our Verdict
CharliA replaces 80% of a consultant's work for 1% of the price. For the remaining 20% (network, strategic coaching), a consultant remains relevant. Start with CharliA.
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