Top AWS Consultants
AWS consultants provide businesses with bespoke strategies and solutions to help optimize their Amazon Web Services investments. They are focused on helping with migration, cloud application set-up, performance optimization, and security and compliance. These experts have the ability to design scalable, secure, and accessible AWS solutions.
Clutch ranks the trusted AWS consulting companies dedicated to helping businesses create cutting-edge solutions. Maximize the resources and filters we’ve prepared so you can match with the ideal partner for your unique needs. Know what they can do for you by reading through their profiles, client testimonials, and case studies.
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Cloud consulting & SI and Business Consulting company Hyssoft was founded in 2002. Based in Cali, Colombia, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Lavoie CPA PLLC is a cloud consulting & SI and Accounting company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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Kapylon is a data analytics company in Wilmington, Delaware and Fremont, California. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Cybersecurity company 386konsult was launched in 2019. In Montréal, Canada and Ibadan, Nigeria, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Espoo, Finland
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Loihde Cloudon Oy is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. The firm is located in Espoo, Finland. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hackensack, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI and website development firm IData Corporation was established in 1996. The small team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Ritain.io is a cloud consulting & SI company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing and were founded in 2020. The firm is based in Chicago, Illinois and Porto, Portugal.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 1994, Advanced Automation, Inc. Is a small Cybersecurity company. Their team offers Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashua, NH
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Established in 2020, Skylytics Data, LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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CloudMates is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence, and the agency is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Sydney, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ashdod, Israel
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Founded in 2009, Ycon- DevOps Solutions is a DevOps Managed Services company. Their services include DevOps Managed Services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Automation Consulting Pty Ltd is a small IT strategy consulting company established in 2023. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Founded in 2024, Codewave Consulting LLC is a small IT staff augmentation company. Their team provides IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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See all 6 projectsEnola Labs Software - Out of Business was a versatile software development company specializing in data architecture, web and mobile app development, and recruitment solutions. The feedback across various reviews highlights their professionalism, technical expertise, and responsiveness. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their ability to understand and address specific business needs, with 80% noting their strong project management and communication skills.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Escrivo Internet Consulting is a SEO company. They are in Edinburgh, Scotland and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Established in 2006, Attain Solutions Inc is a small software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charleston, SC
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ROK Technologies, a software development company, is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Innobiz Solutions, LLC. Is a small SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Goiânia, Brazil
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Infomach Soluções is a small IT managed services company located in Goiânia, Brazil. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hope Island, Australia
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TechConnect IT Solutions Pty Ltd is a small Hope Island, Australia-based AI firm. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brambleton, VA
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Vivsoft Technologies LLC, a small Enterprise App Modernization company, is based in Brambleton, Virginia. The team focuses on Enterprise App Modernization and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Germantown, MD
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Ptg International, Inc., a big data company, is based in Germantown, Maryland. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49València, Spain
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Software development firm Belike was founded in 2013. The firm provides Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Established in 2019, Cloudgate is a Blockchain company. Their team offers Blockchain and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middletown, DE
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TecQubes , a cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Middletown, Delaware and Singapore, Singapore. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2018, ketteQ is a Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting company. Their services include Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Virginia Beach, VA
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CRM consulting and SI company Port & Starboard was founded in 2015. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hollywood, MD
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Peerless, a cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Hollywood, Maryland. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Launched in 1997, Tin Soldier Limited, a small UX design company, is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Their services include UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Big data company Variyas Global Solutions Inc was established in 2012. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Columbus Technology Solutions, Inc. Is a small user experience agency founded in 2005. Their team provides UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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Big data analytics company CDRP Technologies is in Princeton, New Jersey. Launched in 2011, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas Plantation, ME
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Rapid River Software is a software development firm. They are located in Dallas Plantation, Maine. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hanover, MD
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Prophasys, LLC is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, their team offers Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Brick Bridge Consulting is a small IT strategy consulting company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Cloud consulting & SI company Techmonics Solutions Inc is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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AroundHI Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2019. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, MD
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Founded in 2006, Omm IT Solutions, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is in Columbia, Maryland. Their team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Cloud consulting & SI company Zivanta Analytics offers cloud consulting & SI and Web Development. They were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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BNL Consulting, a big data analytics company, provide BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. They were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Founded in 2021, Insight Terra is a small big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milford Mill, MD
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BooleanLabs is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2019, the agency is in Milford Mill, Maryland and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Application Testing company Akamas was founded in 2019. The team offers Application Testing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, VA
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Application Testing company StormForge is based in Arlington, Virginia. They focus on Application Testing and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2015.
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IT strategy consulting company Grokstream, LLC provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI. They are based in Dallas, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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Securosys is a Blockchain company headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. They focus on Blockchain and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, CA
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Founded in 2009, Pacific Data Integrators is a business intelligence company. In Roseville, California, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Dataraise is a Paris, France-based big data analytics company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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Cloud consulting & SI company M Genio focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Development. They are located in Cleveland, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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BlueArch is a Cybersecurity company. The company is based in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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37.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Gliwice, Poland
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35.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kraków, Poland
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$25,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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33.1/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999L'viv, Ukraine
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35.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ulm, Germany
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hanoi, Vietnam
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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37.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Corte Madera, CA
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33.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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34.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tallinn, Estonia
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32/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Newton, MA
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Tallinn, Estonia
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Sofia, Bulgaria
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AWS Consulting Company FAQs
Clutch features companies that design, build, and manage cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top AWS consulting companies for 2026 include:
AWS consulting companies are dedicated cloud consulting service providers that specialize in providing unbiased advice and technical recommendations to businesses and organizations. They help clients create strategic road maps and optimize their AWS solutions, assess their clients' AWS solutions, and offer expert advice in areas such as security and compliance, application setup, and performance.
In addition, AWS consultants also help businesses identify areas needing improvement or unseen opportunities that can be seized. They are considered solution architects because of their ability to plan scalable and secure AWS-based solutions and applications.
Selecting the right AWS consulting partner is easier said than done, considering the number of options available and the different factors to consider. Before looking for potential partners, outline your project's requirements, objectives, and limitations. After that, you can assess prospective firms based on key criteria such as:
- AWS certification level (look for essential credentials such as their AWS Partner Network status)
- Security and compliance knowledge
- Communication and collaboration fit
- Personalization and range of services offered
- Scalability and optimization approach
Clutch can help you avoid the headache of matching with unreliable vendors. Browse through our directory to find trusted partners. Match with the ideal vendor based on the client ratings, portfolios, and company profiles.
The cost of hiring a dedicated AWS consulting company varies depending on several factors, including the type of services you need, the scope of work, and the duration of the partnership. In general, these service providers charge anywhere from $25 – $49 per hour for their expertise.
It is worth noting that different agencies offer various pricing models that work for them and their services. For instance, some service providers offer project-based pricing and some prefer retainer-based models. Additionally, when you discuss your project with AWS consultants, inquire whether they offer pre-packaged services through the AWS marketplace so you can get transparent pricing.
Hiring the wrong team for your project can unlock more headaches than benefits. Be wary of these warning signs when searching and partnering with an AWS consulting provider:
- No relevant AWS certifications or credentials (this could mean outdated knowledge or limited expertise)
- Overpromising outcomes and timelines
- Vague service description and pricing
- Poor security and compliance knowledge
- Poor communication and support
- Unverified client reviews and references
Identifying these red flags, especially early on, helps you avoid challenges. While some hiccups are inevitable, the right service provider can guide you.
- What AWS certifications does your team have?
- Is your agency an AWS Advanced or Premier Partner?
- How do you stay current with the latest releases and updates in AWS?
- Do you have experience with enterprise architectures and management frameworks similar to ours aside from AWS?
- Can you tell us more about your backup and recovery procedures?
- How do you handle data security and compliance?
Asking all the essential questions before citing any contract with an AWS consulting partner is necessary. When you discuss your project, make sure you ask all the relevant questions you have in mind and actively listen so you can identify if they are the right fit for your project.