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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dehradun, IndiaServices provided
See all 31 projectsCynoteck Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration company recognized for its strong work ethic and effective project management. The company successfully developed a robust CRM system for a real estate client, with 100% of feedback highlighting their responsiveness and eagerness to meet client needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, CanadaServices provided
See all 47 projectsComputan is a web development company that specializes in HubSpot and WordPress integration, offering services such as website development, CMS management, and CRM integration. The reviews reflect overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 85% highlighting their technical fluency and timely delivery. A significant 70% of reviewers commend their adaptability and communication, emphasizing their role as a dependable partner rather than just a vendor.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 103 projectsSet2Close specializes in CRM Consulting and Systems Integration, with a strong focus on HubSpot implementation and optimization. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their expertise, and personalized approach. Clients frequently commend Set2Close for their organizational skills and ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, making them highly recommended for CRM services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Custom software development firm Outsourcing Programming Services was founded in 1992. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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IRexx Technologies is an Accounting company. Launched in 2009, the team provides Accounting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 106 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consulting and SI company specializing in Salesforce development, CRM integration, and customer relationship management consulting. They consistently receive positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers impressed by their proactive communication, on-time delivery, and ability to handle complex projects, often exceeding expectations. Their expertise in CRM systems integration and alignment with client values are frequently highlighted.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, INServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, CRM Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting services. Their reviews reflect a high level of expertise, professionalism, and client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers expressing positive feedback. Clients commend their proactive approach, knowledge in CRM systems, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Koratty, India
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Loyal IT Solutions Pvt Ltd is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team is located in Koratty, India and provides ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bangok, Thailand
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OutDept IT is an AI Agents company. The Bangok, Thailand-based team provides AI Agents and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsAeroLeads Prospect and Lead Generation Service provides you a processed list of prospects with valid emails ids. Give in your requirements, and we will get your prospects generated in 48 hours.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Swindon, England
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MailNinja, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2005. The team offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Swindon, England.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Retail Consulting Partners (RCP), an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 2019. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting and is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249McLean, VA
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See all 1 projectsJanBask is a US-based AI and Technology Consulting company helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence, Salesforce, Cloud, DevOps, Enterprise
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2007, Omkar Software Pvt Ltd is a midsize Bengaluru, India-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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They.pl is a Market Research company. Their team is based in Warszawa, Poland. The firm provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Elision Technologies Pvt. Ltd is an other IT consulting and SI company. Their midsize team is based in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include other IT consulting and SI and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Messina Group Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2013. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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Awara IT is a Barcelona, Spain-based ERP consulting and SI company. Launched in 2007, the team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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The Adcom Group is a midsize Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2014, Kumari Job is a HR Consulting company. The company focuses on HR Consulting and Recruiting, and is midsize.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Northbrook, IL
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Midsize IT strategy consulting company Kokomo24/7®, is in Northbrook, Illinois. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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They Digital is an Advertising company founded in 2008. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is based in Warszawa, Poland.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Madrid, Spain
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CLOUD DISTRICT is a Digital Strategy company. In Madrid, Spain and New Rochelle, New York, the agency was founded in 2010. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Gradion is a Singapore, Singapore-based AI Consulting company. They offer AI Consulting and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2017.
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ERP consulting and SI company Synergix Technologies Pte Ltd focuses on ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development. They were founded in 1990.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2009, BG Soft Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSterling Heights, MI
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NARU Systems, a web design company, was founded in 2025. The team specializes in Web Design and Advertising and is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
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Dhumi Technologies is a small artificial intelligence firm. They offer Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sursee, Switzerland
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GHC GmbH is a website development firm based in Sursee, Switzerland. They specialize in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsParadisoprofile offers eLearning tools, including the Paradiso Composer, which facilitates the creation of mobile-friendly, interactive courses. Reviews highlight their world-class support team and comprehensive service offerings, contributing to strong customer satisfaction and a positive reputation for superior support. The overall feedback indicates a high level of client approval with no notable areas for improvement.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Irvine, CA
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Solugenix is an ERP consulting and SI company. The Irvine, California-based agency was launched in 1969. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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Scalar Decisions is an Enterprise App Modernization company. They specialize in Enterprise App Modernization and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2004.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Chesterfield, England
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EBECS, an ERP consulting and SI company, is in Chesterfield, England and Sheffield, England. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Brighton, England
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Access Alto is an IT managed services company. They are headquartered in Brighton, England, and their services include IT managed services and Accounting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Ottawa, Canada
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Corporate Renaissance Group is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Ottawa, Canada and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Irving, TX
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Branding firm Kobie Marketing is located in Irving, Texas and St. Petersburg, Florida. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999București, Romania
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Bitech Company is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team is headquartered in București, Romania, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Hoofddorp, Netherlands
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Software development company Macaw was founded in 1994. In Hoofddorp, Netherlands, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Meilen, Switzerland
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MS Direct AG is a Meilen, Switzerland-based call center service. Established in 1978, the team offers Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Grupo Scanda is a CRM consulting and SI company located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Irving, TX
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Launched in 2003, Javelin Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Exzatech Solutions Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2014. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Provo, UT
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InsideSales.com , an artificial intelligence firm, is based in Provo, Utah. Established in 2004, the team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999São Paulo, Brazil
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Software development company Marketdata is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. They focus on Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI and were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Zagreb, Croatia
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Established in 1989, Adacta Group is an IT managed services company. The team specializes in IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Madrid, Spain
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Grupo Avalon is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2004. The company offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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DATAS Technology, an IT strategy consulting company, focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. The firm is based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Genève, Switzerland
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WIDE l Switzerland is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 1987. The agency is located in Genève, Switzerland and Morges, Switzerland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Monterrey, Mexico
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Launched in 2016, Xertica is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bellevue, WA
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Established in 1996, Launch Consulting is a midsize Bellevue, Washington-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Plano, TX
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CG Infinity, a custom software development firm, was established in 1998. The agency provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999København, Denmark
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Wunderman Thompson MAP, a midsize Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in København, Denmark and Bangkok, Thailand. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bengaluru, India
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Launched in 2007, PositiveEdge Solutions is a software development company. The firm offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Madrid, Spain
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World Software Services is a midsize Madrid, Spain-based big data company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Lund, Sweden
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UX design company Avensia, Inc. Was launched in 1998. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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36.2/40.018/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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36.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.6/40.016.4/20 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.7/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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35.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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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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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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31.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.
Clutch features companies that implement, customize, and optimize CRM platforms to drive sales, marketing, and service performance quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top CRM consulting and development companies for 2026 include:
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.