Top AWS Partners in Boston
Boston's tech ecosystem — anchored by life sciences, financial services, edtech, and a deep university research base — runs heavily on AWS, and the city's AWS partner community has matured to match. The strongest Boston AWS partners combine AWS certifications and competencies with local industry depth that out-of-market firms can't replicate quickly.
Whether you need a migration partner, a managed services provider, or specialized expertise in healthcare-compliant or research-computing workloads, Clutch helps you compare verified Boston AWS partners through client reviews, certifications, and pricing data. Filter by competency, scope, and budget, and explore related directories:
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See all 32 projectsNIX is a versatile company specializing in Cloud Consulting and Cloud Solutions, offering services such as Cloud Infrastructure Solutions and Cloud Optimization. They are praised for their excellent project management and technical communication, with 100% of reviews highlighting their efficient and timely delivery. Clients appreciate their ability to adapt quickly to project needs, showcasing strong technical capabilities across multiple domains.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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See all 41 projectsJelvix is a software development and IT consulting company specializing in custom software solutions, data integration, and healthcare technology. Reviewers consistently praise their project management skills, responsiveness, and technical expertise. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight Jelvix's ability to deliver on time and meet client needs, while numerous clients commend their healthcare-specific knowledge and innovative approach to complex challenges.
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$5,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Boston, MA
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Insight Global, a big data analytics company, provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. The firm is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, Alabama.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Newton, MA
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See all 17 projectsKanda Software is a company specializing in Cloud Consulting and Integration, utilizing advanced cloud solutions and strategies for data processing and machine learning in platforms like Google Cloud. Their reviews highlight their professional, adaptable team and effective project management, with 100% of feedback noting their strategic impact and potential for improvement in communication.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Framingham, MA
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See all 25 projectsBoston Technology Corporation is a Cloud Consulting & SI service provider specializing in network infrastructure support and application development, particularly within Google Cloud environments. Their reviews highlight a high level of client satisfaction, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their responsiveness, timely delivery, and effective communication.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Boston, MA
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See all 1 projectsBluewolf is a marketing automation and Salesforce development company, offering integrated solutions that connect marketing tools like Eloqua with CRM systems. Reviews highlight their deep expertise in Salesforce as a core competency, with clients noting a reduction in costs and improvements in campaign management and integration simplicity. Approximately 100% of feedback emphasizes their unique ability to handle complex environments efficiently.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Bedford, MA
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See all 2 projectsMaxima Consulting is a versatile IT consulting firm specializing in software engineering, infrastructure support, and recruitment services. Reviews highlight a 100% satisfaction rate, emphasizing their high-quality resources, alignment with client culture, and efficient project management. Clients commend their expertise in developing RESTful APIs and successfully recruiting specialized IT consultants, resulting in improved project outcomes and team assembly.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Woburn, MA
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See all 1 projectsPrivo IT, LLC is a specialized IT services firm focusing on AWS cloud solutions and comprehensive IT infrastructure management. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their proactive and knowledgeable approach, noting significant improvements in system uptime, efficiency, and security. While their helpdesk technology is effective, clients suggest modernization of their ticketing system to align with their otherwise innovative standards.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Cambridge, MA
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See all 11 projectsFirst Line Software is a cloud consulting firm specializing in cloud integration and data management solutions. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of clients praising their project management and industry expertise. Their collaboration results in competitive advantages for clients, including efficient data processes and secure data sharing, highlighting their commitment to client success.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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See all 12 projectsArmakuni is a Cloud Consulting firm specializing in AWS Cloud Services, including Cloud Integration, Optimization, and CI/CD Pipelines. Reviews highlight Armakuni's exceptional transparency, reliability, and innovative technical consulting, resulting in improved infrastructure and increased efficiency. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their honesty and dedication, making them an invaluable partner in achieving business objectives.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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See all 8 projectsOrangeLoops is a software development company specializing in web and app development, with expertise in technologies such as React, AWS, and GoLang. Reviewers consistently praise OrangeLoops for their project management, responsiveness, and technical expertise, with 100% of reviewers noting their independence, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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See all 1 projectsComputerSupport is a comprehensive IT service provider offering services ranging from network engineering and help desk support to security management and cloud solutions. Feedback from reviews is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their proactive approach and expertise, with no mentions of security breaches. A slight concern was noted regarding the fit of help desk personnel, but these issues were promptly addressed.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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See all 3 projectsnexus IT group is a specialized recruitment company that excels in sourcing high-quality candidates for critical positions, such as Principal Engineer and CIO roles. The reviews highlight their efficiency, with 100% of clients praising their ability to quickly provide qualified candidates. Exceptional communication and a strong cultural fit in candidate selections are recurring themes, with no areas noted for improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Norwood, MA
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See all 1 projectsBoston Tech Company is an IT services provider specializing in managed IT solutions, 24/7 support, and cybersecurity. Reviews highlight their strong communication, professionalism, and cost-effective, modern solutions. All feedback is positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their timely delivery and responsiveness.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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See all 3 projectsTechnical Support International is a managed IT services company that assists businesses with IT support, including system setup, data backup, and managed services. The company is praised for its proactive approach, responsiveness, and professionalism, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their effective communication and timely project management. A minor point of improvement mentioned is the expertise level of some newer hires.
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Cleartelligence is an IT strategy consulting company. They offer IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and are located in Newton, Massachusetts.
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IT strategy consulting company GraVoc offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were founded in 1994.
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SEI, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 1992. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Walpole, MA
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CLOUD CONTROL SOLUTIONS is a Walpole, Massachusetts-based Business Consulting company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Business Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Quantori is a custom software development firm. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based team specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Founded in 2017, Bracket Software is a software development firm. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the team provides Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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Nuvem Group is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2015. Headquartered in Miami, Florida and London, England, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Triton Technologies is an IT managed services company in Worcester, Massachusetts and Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 2001, the team offers IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Newton, MA
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See all 3 projectsDevelop US is a software development company specializing in web portal design, database design, and API integrations. The company receives positive feedback for delivering projects on time and aligning with clients' values, with 100% of reviewers noting timely delivery and effective project management. Additionally, 50% of reviewers highlighted the company's good value for cost.
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Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Option One Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2019, the team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brookline, MA
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Teknuvo Inc is a big data analytics company. Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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HYCU, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Boston, Massachusetts-based agency was established in 2018. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249North Reading, MA
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ExergyIQ is an user experience agency. They provide UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting and are based in North Reading, Massachusetts and Kraków, Poland.
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Founded in 1997, Distributed Logic Corp, a small cloud consulting & SI and web development firm, is based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web
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Boston Networks, an IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and Stoneham, Massachusetts. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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In Boston, Massachusetts, Ambassador Labs is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and API Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Stoneham, MA
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Boston Networks, LLC is an IT managed services company. Their small team of employees is based in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Their team provides IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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Headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts and Plano, Texas, Colaberry is a midsize data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI company MILL5, is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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OneStudyTeam is a Digital Engineering company. The Boston, Massachusetts-based team offers Digital Engineering and Conversion Optimization.
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Curate Partners is an user experience design company. Launched in 2014, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI. The agency is located in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
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Founded in 2020, Vi-Leon is a small Beverly, Massachusetts-based IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT staff augmentation and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Eclypses is a cloud consulting & SI company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and were established in 2017. The agency is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Established in 2008, Setfive Consulting, LLC, a small software development firm, is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their team offers Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Watertown, MA
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StratusPointIT is an IT strategy consulting company. The team is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, and their services include IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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Social media marketing agency Tier 11 specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2008.
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DreamingCode is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based e-commerce development company. The team offers E-Commerce Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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PCS is an IT managed services company. The Moorestown, New Jersey-based agency was established in 2000. Their team offers IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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Mule Force, an IT strategy consulting company, specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI. The company is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Akumen Group is a custom software development firm. They are headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, and their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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Anon Consultants is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2014. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Marshfield, MA
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See all 1 projectsSystems Support is a systems administration company specializing in cloud solutions and IT support for technology-dependent businesses. The reviews highlight their reliability, industry expertise, and seamless workflow, with 100% positive feedback. Clients appreciate their ability to resolve issues efficiently and optimize virtual servers, enabling flexible, remote work.
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IT managed services company ACS Services is headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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See all 1 projectsNorthBay Solutions offers advanced software development, data analytics, and cloud services. The overall feedback on Clutch.co highlights their professionalism, technical expertise, and ability to deliver high-quality results. Clients consistently commend the company for their effective communication, dedication to project goals, and exceptional performance in handling complex technical challenges.
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Established in 1999, TeamWork Corporate is a midsize Business Consulting company. Their team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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List of the Top 12 Boston AWS Consultants
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Framingham, MA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Bedford, MA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Cambridge, MA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Walpole, MA
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Boston AWS Partner FAQs
Boston-based AWS partners typically work in one or more modes:
- Migration — moving workloads from on-prem, legacy hosting, or competing clouds onto AWS; common in Boston's research-heavy and life sciences sectors, where on-prem HPC is migrating to the cloud
- Modernization — refactoring monolithic applications into microservices or managed AWS services
- Managed services — ongoing operations of AWS environments; monitoring, security, cost optimization
- Specialized work — HIPAA-compliant healthcare environments, genomics workloads, financial services compliance, or AI/ML platform builds on SageMaker and Bedrock
- DevOps and platform engineering — CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes on EKS
Boston partners often have unusual depth in regulated industries because of the city's biotech and financial services concentration.
Three reasons local matters for AWS work specifically — industry context, on-site capability, and timezone alignment:
- Industry context: a Boston AWS partner has likely worked with hospital systems, biotech firms, asset managers, and edtech companies, which means HIPAA, FDA, SOC 2, and similar compliance frameworks aren't new ground.
- On-site capability matters for migration projects involving on-prem hardware decommissioning, secure data transfer, or in-person stakeholder workshops.
- East Coast timezone alignment matters more than people admit when your team is running in EST, and you need a real-time response during incident windows.
For purely cloud-native, fully remote workloads, location matters less, and you can broaden the search nationally. For migrations, regulated work, or anything involving on-site presence, Boston-local is a meaningful filter.
Based on Clutch pricing data, AWS partners from Boston charge:
- Hourly rates: typically $125 – $250 per hour for mid-tier firms; $200 – $400+ for senior architects and Premier-tier partners
- AWS migration assessments: typically $25,000 – $75,000
- Full migration projects: highly variable; typically $100,000 – $1M+ depending on workload complexity, data volume, and integration count
- Managed services: typically priced per environment per month ($5,000 – $50,000+) or as a percentage of AWS spend (5–15%)
- Modernization or platform engineering projects: typically $75,000 – $500,000+
AWS infrastructure costs sit on top of services and can be substantial. Reputable partners include cost optimization in the engagement and can typically reduce AWS spend 15–30% in the first 90 days.
Narrow your options by filtering through their AWS tier and competency match, industry experience, and named team certifications:
- AWS tier signals the volume and breadth of AWS work the firm does. Competencies also signal validated specialization in narrower areas.
- Industry experience matters in Boston specifically because compliance and operating constraints in life sciences and financial services are non-trivial.
- Named team certifications matter because AWS work is performed by individual engineers; ask how many AWS Solutions Architects, DevOps Engineers, and specialty-certified people the firm actually employs.
Also ask: who would specifically work on your project, whether the firm uses subcontractors, and how they handle knowledge transfer when the engagement ends.
- Tier and competency claims you can't verify. AWS publishes its partner directory; check it. Firms that claim Premier status while sitting at Select are a problem.
- No named architects with current certifications. AWS certifications expire every 3 years. Ask for a recent certification list with names.
- Generic migration approaches. Migration projects fail when partners apply a one-size playbook. Reputable firms tailor their strategy to your specific workload mix.
- No cost optimization conversation. AWS spend is one of the highest ongoing costs after migration. Partners that don't lead with cost optimization aren't bringing the full picture.
- No discussion of regulated-industry constraints. If your workload touches HIPAA, FDA, or financial services compliance, and the partner doesn't bring this up unprompted, they haven't done it before.
Never ignore red flags just because they promised enticing fees or results. Be objective and stay vigilant for any warning signs.