The COO Team vs Burkland

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

The short answer

The COO Team ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Founders needing fractional ops leadership. Unmatched expertise in implementing EOS and other scalable operating systems for growth-stage companies.

At a glance

The COO TeamBurkland
Top 11 rank#1 / The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026)#6 / The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)9.38.2
Best forEOS implementation & process excellenceIntegrated startup support (ops, finance, HR)
Pricing$$$$ ($10,000 to $25,000/mo)$$$$ ($6,000 to $15,000/mo)
HQAtlanta, USASan Francisco, USA
Founded20182008

The COO Team

Unmatched expertise in implementing EOS and other scalable operating systems for growth-stage companies.

www.thecooteam.com/

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

Burkland

A holistic back-office solution (CFO, COO, Tax) deeply trusted by the startup ecosystem.

burklandassociates.com/

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

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