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Here's how we stack up.
Understand where Board of One fits relative to coaching, advisors, consultants, and AI tools.
Board of One vs Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching costs
$500–2,000/session
What Bo1 adds
24/7 availability, multiple perspectives, full documentation
Board of One vs Advisory Board
Advisory Board costs
0.5–2% equity + scheduling
What Bo1 adds
No equity dilution, instant access, always available
Board of One vs ChatGPT
ChatGPT / Generic AI costs
$20/month
What Bo1 adds
Context-aware, structured deliberation, multi-expert analysis
Board of One vs Consultants
Management Consultants costs
$1,000–5,000/day
What Bo1 adds
Fraction of cost, always available, no project minimums
Board of One vs Masterminds
Mastermind Groups costs
$4,000–40,000/year
What Bo1 adds
Private, instant, no scheduling, judgment-free
Board of One vs Fractional CMO
Fractional CMO costs
$2,000–8,000/month
What Bo1 adds
Multi-domain expertise, not just marketing
Board of One vs AI Agents
AI Agents (Cursor, Claude, Devin) costs
$20–200/month
What Bo1 adds
Deliberation before execution, challenge rounds
Board of One vs Notion AI
Notion AI costs
$10/month add-on
What Bo1 adds
Decision support, not workspace assistant
At-a-glance comparison
| Cost | Availability | Perspectives | What Bo1 adds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching | $500–2,000/session | Weekly/bi-weekly | Single viewpoint | 24/7, multi-expert, fraction of cost |
| Advisory Board | 0.5–2% equity | Monthly meetings | 1 per advisor | No equity, instant access |
| ChatGPT | $20/month | 24/7 | Single voice | Persistent context, structured deliberation |
| Consultants | $1,000–5,000/day | Project-based | Team-based | Instant, no minimums, fraction of cost |
| Masterminds | $5,000–50,000/yr | Monthly meetings | Peer experiences | Private, instant, multi-perspective |
| Fractional CMO | $2,000–8,000/mo | 2–4 days/month | Marketing only | Multi-domain, always available |
| AI Agents | $20–200/month | 24/7 | Single agent | Deliberation with challenge rounds |
| Notion AI | $10/mo add-on | 24/7 | Single AI voice | Decision support, not workspace assistant |
The bottom line
Board of One isn't trying to replace everything. Executive coaches are valuable. Advisors provide real relationships. Consultants bring deep expertise. But if you need management-level thinking right now, for a flat monthly fee, with no scheduling—that's where Board of One fits.
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