G&A Partners vs Catalant
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fractional CHRO Services and Firms in 2026. Last verified July 11, 2026.
The short answer
G&A Partners ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #11) for Founders, CEOs, and boards at startups and mid-market companies that need senior HR leadership without a full-time hire. Outsourced HR ops plus strategic advisers.
At a glance
| G&A Partners | Catalant | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Fractional CHRO Services and Firms in 2026 | #11 / The 11 Best Fractional CHRO Services and Firms in 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Best for | HR outsourcing with advisory | Project-based enterprise HR experts |
| Pricing | $$ (PEO pricing, per employee per month) | $$$ (project or hourly, quote-based) |
| HQ | Houston, USA | Boston, USA |
| Founded | 1995 | 2013 |
G&A Partners
Outsourced HR ops plus strategic advisers.
www.gnapartners.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fractional CHRO Services and Firms in 2026
Catalant
Project-based expert access, not a retained seat.
www.gocatalant.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fractional CHRO Services and Firms in 2026
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