Top CRM Consultants
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consulting helps businesses select, implement, integrate, and optimize the CRM platform that runs their sales, marketing, and customer service operations. A CRM consultant audits your workflows, migrates and cleans customer data, customizes and configures the system, connects it to tools like ERP and marketing automation, and trains your team so the platform actually gets adopted.
Most CRM consultants specialize by platform. On Clutch you can compare verified Salesforce consultants, HubSpot partners, and Microsoft Dynamics consultants along with firms supporting Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, and other systems, so you can shortlist partners certified in the platform you already run or plan to adopt.
Engagements here typically start at a $1,000 minimum project size, with hourly rates running from under $25 to $300+ depending on platform complexity and seniority; entry-level configuration work commonly falls in the $25–$49/hr band. Every firm listed is verified through Clutch's review process, which confirms business registration, legal history, and client feedback, so you can compare on evidence rather than marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, CanadaServices provided
See all 45 projectsComputan is a web development and digital marketing company offering services in website management, CRM integration, and CMS development. Reviews indicate that approximately 85% of clients appreciate their adaptability, timely communication, and ability to meet project requirements effectively. Clients also commend Computan for understanding their business needs and providing quality solutions within budget, although a few mentioned room for improvement in project delivery timelines and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 98 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration, particularly with HubSpot. The reviews highlight exceptional onboarding experiences, personalized guidance, and effective project management, with 100% of clients expressing satisfaction with their tailored solutions and ongoing support. Notably, 43% of reviewers praised their expertise in aligning CRM systems with specific business needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 102 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration company specializing in Salesforce development, CRM implementation, and integration services. The company has consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and expertise in Salesforce solutions. Clients commend Peeklogic, LLC for delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining excellent communication and flexibility.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerGandhinagar, India
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See all 1 projectsI’m Abhi Bavishi, an engineer‑turned‑growth‑marketer with 13+ years designing revenue engines and cloud stacks for SaaS and tech startups. I step in as both CMO and CTO, giving
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3 Genics Limited is a custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization and are headquartered in London, England.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight their expertise and professionalism, with 100% satisfaction, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their proactive approach and strong communication skills, emphasizing the value they provide in CRM Consulting and SI services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsMaaz Technologies offers web, design, and cloud communication services, including network infrastructure and ERP implementation. Reviews highlight their cost-effective solutions, timely delivery, and strong customer support. Clients appreciate that Maaz Technologies aligns well with company values and consistently meets projected timelines, though some suggest expanding their service offerings.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Launched in 2007, TechModi Inc, a midsize custom software development firm, is in Pune, India. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Application development firm Mobatia Technology Pvt. Ltd. Provides Mobile App Development and Web Development. They were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zirakpur, India
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Indianmesh Pvt. Ltd. Is a big data analytics company. Based in Zirakpur, India, their midsize team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. The agency was launched in
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chalgrove, England
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1973 Ltd is a Chalgrove, England-based Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Web Development and were launched in 2004.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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PS QuickIT PVT LTD, a software development firm, is based in Noida, India and. They specialize in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Xebrium Inc, a midsize custom software development firm, is located in San Jose, California and Pune, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Headquartered in Nodia, India, Younggeeks Technologies is a midsize SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Annandale, NJ
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B2B Sales Arrow is a Market Research company located in Annandale, New Jersey and Bengaluru, India. They focus on Market Research and Event Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Application Management & Support company Wisethink Information Solutions was established in 2009. The company provides Application Management & Support and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2007, TOPAZ FZE is a midsize unified communications consulting & SI company. Their team offers unified communications consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Prague, Czech Republic
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Effebot is a midsize Email Marketing company established in 2017. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Thalamus is a Sunny Isles Beach, Florida-based Other Digital Marketing company. They provide Other Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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Launched in 2011, AU Telecom LLC is a call center. The agency specializes in Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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Navision India is a midsize data analytics company launched in 2007. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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ITCurves is a custom software development company. Established in 2010, the company focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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YOODOBUZZ PVT LTD is an IT strategy consulting company. The puliangudi, India-based company was founded in 2019. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Newsletter Station is a midsize Email Marketing company founded in 2014. Their services include Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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Launched in 2007, DeveloperPerHour is a software development firm. The midsize team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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In Dover, Delaware and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Madhda Inc. - a Microsoft partner is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company. The team provides ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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Digital Experts India - Best Digital Marketing Agency in Delhi NCR, Gurgaon | SEO, SMO, PPC, ASO, ORM is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Established in 2008, RBC Group LLP is an ERP consulting and SI company. The midsize team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Kolkata, India
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WEBART TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED, a midsize social media marketing company, is in Kolkata, India and Kolkata, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vilnius, Lithuania
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Edrana Baltic is a midsize Vilnius, Lithuania-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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WeBeeSocial Canada is a midsize Toronto, Canada-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tiruchirappalli, India
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EQuadriga Software, a website development firm, is located in Tiruchirappalli, India and Bengaluru, India. They specialize in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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TIQRI, a custom software development company, was launched in 2008. They focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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IT strategy consulting company Tekorder was established in 2003. The company offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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Established in 2021, MadebyPat is a small Noblesville, Indiana-based web design agency. Their team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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E-strats is a midsize IT strategy consulting company. Established in 1997, the team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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See all 1 projectsMarketKloud is an AI systems and software engineering company focused on building intelligent, scalable software for modern businesses. We design and develop AI-powered applications, automation
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See all 1 projectsOur core philosophy is simple yet powerful: we help clients succeed through innovative, software-centric solutions. We design, integrate, and support cutting-edge media and communication
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See all 1 projectsHelping businesses grow with creative design, smart development, and reliable tech solutions. Specializing in web development, mobile apps, AI integration, and cloud solutions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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See all 1 projectsBorealys Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in website development, SEO, advertising campaign management, and CRM implementation. We help businesses build their online presence and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wallingford, CT
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See all 1 projects"Mega Information Technology has been providing trusted and reliable IT support and consulting services to businesses across Connecticut. We offer a wide range of IT products and services designed
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See all 1 projectsDriving Stronger Performance and Higher ROI with Salesforce CRM! Unlock the full potential of your business with a seamless Salesforce implementation. From automating workflows to enhancing customer
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carol Stream, IL
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Pexel Path is a custom software development firm founded in 2020. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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EditWorld is a software development company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI. The company is based in India.
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Digital Suite is a big data analytics company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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ALTA Partners is an AR/VR development company. They are in London, England and have small team. Their team offers AR/VR development and CRM consulting and SI.
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Moonleet Solutions, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Shape Your Biz is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Rockford, Illinois-based company was established in 2016. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Franklin, MA
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Resurgent Catalyst, LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. In Franklin, Massachusetts, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Structured Empathy, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2017. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bobitz, Germany
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Ok-solution.de is a custom software development firm headquartered in Bobitz, Germany. Launched in 2020, the team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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Small social media marketing company Four Hands Web Solutionss, is based in Pune, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Glycozen Infotech PVT. LTD. Is an IT strategy consulting company based in Hyderabad, India. Founded in 2021, the team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hemel Hempstead, England
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ERP 360 Pro is an ERP consulting and SI company. Launched in 2020, the team provides ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249København, Denmark
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37.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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36.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, Canada
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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32.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999
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32.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St. Albert, Canada
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Jersey City, NJ
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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34.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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32.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% CRM Consulting and SI40% Other
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Many CRM consultants offer ample expertise in the field, but how do you select the best fit for your project? First, it's important to cultivate an understanding of the industry in order to set expectations. We've compiled some simple FAQs to help you do just that.
Start with platform certifications that match your system (Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft partner status), then check recent verified reviews from clients in a similar industry and company size. Confirm the consultant's scope covers data migration and post-launch user-adoption training, not just initial setup — abandoned implementations are usually a training gap, not a software gap. Finally, align on project size and budget up front. The most common hiring mistake is engaging an unverified firm without confirming credentials or a clear adoption plan.
Clutch lists consultants across all major CRM platforms. The most common specializations are Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics, alongside firms working in Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Sugar CRM. Matching a consultant's platform certification (for example, a HubSpot Diamond Partner or a certified Salesforce partner) to the system you use is the fastest way to narrow the list.
Most CRM implementations take 2 to 6 months of active work. Timeline is driven by data-migration complexity, the number of integrations, how much custom development is required, and the depth of user-adoption training. Simple platform setups can finish in a few weeks; multi-system integrations for enterprise teams can run longer. Skipping the testing and training phases is the most common cause of delays and low adoption.
You can filter this directory by location to find consultants in your region or time zone. Clutch maintains local rankings for major markets — for example, CRM consultants in Austin and the broader Top CRM consultants in the United States — and platform-specific city pages such as Salesforce consultants in Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and New York. Local partners can be useful for on-site workshops, timezone overlap, and in-person training, though most CRM work today is delivered remotely.
CRM consulting projects on Clutch generally start at a $1,000 minimum project size. Hourly rates range from under $25 to $300+, with entry-level configuration and admin work commonly in the $25–$49/hr band and senior platform architects or specialized Salesforce/Dynamics work running $150–$300+/hr. Ongoing retainers typically fall between $2,000 and $10,000 per month, while larger implementation and systems-integration engagements can start around $25,000. Cost depends on platform complexity, data migration scope, customization, and the number of integrations.
A functional CRM consultant focuses on the business side — gathering requirements, mapping processes, defining strategy, and configuring the platform to match how your team works. A technical CRM consultant focuses on the engineering side — data models, custom API development, third-party integrations, deployment, and testing. Larger projects also distinguish strategy consultants (roadmap and platform selection) from implementation consultants (hands-on build and rollout). Many engagements use a mix, so it helps to define which phase you're hiring for before you shortlist.