Authentic Brand vs Kalungi

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026). Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

Authentic Brand ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Founders needing fractional marketing leadership. A top pick for its structured methodology and focus on building sustainable, in-house marketing teams.

At a glance

Authentic BrandKalungi
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)#3 / The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)9.18.9
Best forMethodology-driven B2B growthThe B2B SaaS marketing playbook
Pricing$$$$ ($8,000 to $20,000/mo)$$$$ ($12,000 to $30,000+/mo)
HQMinneapolis, USASeattle, USA
Founded20172018

Authentic Brand

A top pick for its structured methodology and focus on building sustainable, in-house marketing teams.

www.authenticbrand.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)

Kalungi

The undisputed leader for B2B SaaS startups, offering a complete, specialized marketing playbook.

www.kalungi.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)

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