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CharliAvsFreelance Consultants

$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

FeatureCharliAFreelance Consultants
Business Plan2 hours2-3 weeks
Financial Model2 hours1-2 weeks
Pitch Deck2 hours1 week
Sector ExpertiseTrained AIVariable
RevisionsUnlimited2-3 rounds
Availability24/7Business hours
Personal NetworkSometimes
Human Coaching
Cost$29/month$5-15K
Delivery Time2 hours3-4 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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