Deep Brief
Rate Benchmark Report 2026
Median, p25/p75 and max consulting rates across 18 verticals
$
49
USD · one-time
✦ Three paid paths
Expert intelligence for
the next move.
Choose a one-time Deep Brief ($49–$149), recurring Pro Intel ($49/month or $399/year), or a hands-on Expert Engagement — Launch ($99), Scale ($249), or Enterprise custom.
Compare your path
One decision. Three ways to act.
Start with the depth of help you need today: a focused brief, ongoing intelligence, or an expert engaged to deliver the outcome.
| Paid path | Deep Brief | Intel Subscription | Expert Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Focused downloadable research for a rate benchmark, CFO pricing decision, or expert-network shortlist. | Priority matching, verified profiles, and unlimited AI conversations for ongoing intelligence. | Hands-on fractional expert delivery through Launch, Scale, or a custom Enterprise scope. |
| Price | $49–$149 one-time | $49/month or $399/year | Launch $99 · Scale $249 · Enterprise custom |
| Fulfillment | Unlocked after payment, with a receipt email linking to view and download the brief. | Access activates through account billing after Stripe checkout. | Receipt and kickoff link within minutes; the matched expert reaches out within one business day. |
| Next step | Choose a Deep Brief → | Compare engagement tiers → |
Premium Expert Briefs
Buy the answer you need.
Each Deep Brief is a focused, one-time research deliverable. Catalog titles, outcomes, and prices below hydrate from the live server catalog.
Deep Brief
Fractional CFO Pricing Playbook
How top CFOs structure fixed + outcome fees on $250K-$1M engagements
$
99
USD · one-time
Deep Brief
Expert Network Shortlist Brief
Toptal / GLG / Catalant / Expert360 / AlphaSights shortlist for your hiring scenario
$
149
USD · one-time
Launch
A focused fractional engagement to get one specific outcome across the line.
One fractional executive, one deliverable
$
99
USD · one-time
Pay once, no subscription
Scope
Deliverables
Custom scope, multi-track, multi-quarter. Talk to our team.
Scale
A broader fractional engagement with a primary expert plus supporting specialists.
Fractional expert + 2 supporting specialists
$
249
USD · one-time
Pay once, no subscription
Scope
Deliverables
Custom scope, multi-track, multi-quarter. Talk to our team.
Enterprise
A custom-scope fractional engagement for multi-track, multi-quarter programs.
Custom-scope fractional engagement
$
—
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Custom pricing
Scope
Deliverables
Custom scope, multi-track, multi-quarter. Talk to our team — we'll scope it together.
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How an engagement works
1
Pick a tier
Launch, Scale, or Enterprise — match the engagement to the scope of the outcome. Enterprise buyers get a short scoping call before anything is paid.
2
Pay via Stripe
All charges go through ExpertStackHub's Stripe Connect account. Stripe validates the card — we never see it.
3
Get matched & scoped
We unlock the engagement, route you to a vetted expert, and email the receipt + a kickoff link. Receipts always include the Stripe payment_intent id.
Common questions about choosing a paid path
ExpertStackHub has three paid paths. Premium Expert Briefs are one-time catalog purchases from $49 to $149. Pro Intel is $49/month or $399/year. Hands-on Expert Engagements are Launch at $99, Scale at $249, or Enterprise with custom pricing. Prices are shown before checkout, and each path uses its existing internal purchase or contact flow.
Deep Briefs are focused, downloadable research products for one decision: the Rate Benchmark Report 2026, Fractional CFO Pricing Playbook, or Expert Network Shortlist Brief. The active catalog ranges from $49 to $149 as a one-time purchase. After payment, the brief is unlocked and the receipt email includes a view and download link.
Pro Intel is the recurring platform path for priority matching, verified profiles, and unlimited AI conversations. It is designed for teams that need ongoing expert discovery and market intelligence rather than a single downloadable brief or a scoped hands-on engagement.
Pro Intel costs $49 per month on the monthly plan or $399 per year on the annual plan. The pricing page links to the existing monthly and annual subscription checkout routes, and account billing shows the active plan and cancellation controls after checkout.
Launch is $99 for one fractional executive, a kickoff scope document, 2 weeks of async expert access, and 1 milestone review. Scale is $249 for a primary expert plus 2 supporting specialists, 4 weeks of expert time, 2 milestone reviews, and 1 written deliverable. Enterprise is custom-priced for multi-track, multi-quarter work with a dedicated engagement lead, custom deliverables, and executive sponsor reviews.
A paid Deep Brief is unlocked after payment and delivered through the receipt email's view and download link. Pro Intel access is activated through account billing after Stripe checkout. For Launch and Scale, the receipt and kickoff link arrive within minutes, the matched expert reaches out within one business day, and the first milestone is typically within 2 weeks for Launch or 4 weeks for Scale; Enterprise timing is set in the proposal.
The displayed catalog and tier prices do not add a platform commission, matchmaking fee, or hidden step-up charge. Deep Brief, Launch, and Scale purchases are one-time; Pro is recurring and can be canceled to prevent future charges, with access continuing through the current billing period. Refund eligibility follows the applicable terms at /refund-policy, while engagement payment and refund terms are also governed by the direct agreement for that engagement.
Use a Deep Brief when you want a focused downloadable answer, Pro Intel when you need recurring intelligence and matching access, or an Expert Engagement when you want a hands-on expert to deliver an outcome. The free Decision Brief sends you to /pricing with its lead_id preserved, so you can choose the matching path without losing the funnel attribution.