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 - 249Hasselt, Belgium
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FORWARD is an e-commerce development firm established in 2017. The team provides E-Commerce Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montreal, Canada
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Groupe AZUR is a midsize custom software development company. Established in 2002, the team provides Custom Software Development 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Levallois-Perret, France
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SunTseu is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 1999. The midsize team offers CRM consulting and SI and ECM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Herndon, VA
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Salem Infotech, a cloud consulting & SI company, focus on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI. They were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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CloudShift Group is a cloud consulting & SI company located in London, England. Established in 2015, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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SPAR Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based agency was launched in 2003. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Johannesburg, South Africa
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CloudSmiths is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and specializes in CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Founded in 2017, Carpe Diem is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Revolusys tech is a web development firm. They were established in 2016 and specialize in Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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BDM SOLUTIONS, a Marketing Strategy company, focus on Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI. They were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249White Oak, MD
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Softsquare is a White Oak, Maryland-based CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 1998, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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EQuestever - ERP, CRM Implementation & Digital Marketing Company is a SEO agency. Launched in 2014, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel
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WolfCode, a midsize UX agency, is located in Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel. Their services include UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Utrecht, Netherlands
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Established in 2006, Acorel is a Business Consulting company. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Domain 6 Inc. Is an IT managed services company founded in 2016. Their team focuses on IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Calgary, Canada
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Sylogist, Ltd. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency is located in Calgary, Canada. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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CustomSoft Dynamics is a cloud consulting & SI company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting and are headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beavercreek, OH
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Proaxia consulting group is a midsize Business Consulting company located in Beavercreek, Ohio and Spreitenbach, Switzerland. The team offers Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Shanghai, China
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Launched in 2011, VO2 Asia Pacific is a Marketing Strategy company. The midsize team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Spokane, WA
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Ignitium is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their midsize team is located in Spokane, Washington. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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World Business Network (WBN) is an ECM consulting and SI company. They provide ECM consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2012.
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Data analytics company Massive Rocket was founded in 2018. The firm offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oslo, Norway
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Cloud Connection AS, a CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Oslo, Norway. They provide CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were established in 1990.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Founded in 2024, NextGen Analytics is an user experience agency. The small team focuses on UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerHarrow, England
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Crosscloudcrm is a Harrow, England-based IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2026, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newark, DE
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WatBox is an unified communications consulting & SI company. Located in Newark, Delaware, the company offers unified communications consulting & SI and SMS Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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OmnivanceMedia is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2022. Their team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in raipur, India, Almond Softwares is a web development company. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on Web Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerSingapore, Singapore
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In Singapore, Singapore, Speak Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Custom software development firm TriozenTech was launched in 2026. The firm offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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IT staff augmentation company ESCONIA was established in 2016. The midsize team provides IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerValència, Spain
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Founded in 2026, Milegny Castro is a small València, Spain-based Business Consulting company. Their team provides Business Consulting and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPhoenix, AZ
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Million Automations is a small AI Agents company in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include AI Agents and Advertising.
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Pinexa Digital is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development, and the company is located in Dehradun, India.
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Established in 2026, JBRI Contact Solutions, a midsize answering service company, is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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AI Agents company Rehnova Digitals provides AI Agents and CRM consulting and SI. They were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Custom software development firm Vanguard IX was launched in 2020. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Conversion Optimization.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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In Ahmedabad, India, Vinay Enterprises is an IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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CRM consulting and SI company AINS is in Birkhadem, Algeria. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249General Trias, Philippines
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Founded in 2026, Ugnexa Catalyst Technology Group is an API Development company. The company focuses on API Development and Custom Software Development, and is midsize.
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AnJaanX is a midsize AI company. They offer Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2019.
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Software development company Paragyte Technology was launched in 2007. The agency specializes in Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Trajectory Inc is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2005. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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QeInbox is an Email Marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Woodland Hills, California. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bee Cave, TX
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Alpine Consulting, Inc., an e-commerce development firm, was launched in 1996. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Bee Cave, Texas.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Panchkula, India
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Netzens Softech Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Panchkula, India, the agency was founded in 2007. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Tagrem Corp is an UX design company founded in 1999. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Lisboa, Portugal
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Polarising is a midsize software development firm located in Lisboa, Portugal. Their services include Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Prateek Technosoft is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team provides ERP consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Chennai, India.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Żywiec, Poland
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Founded in 1994, Infomex Sp. Z o.o. Is a midsize software development company located in Żywiec, Poland. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & 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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36.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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36.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 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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$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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$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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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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CRM Consultants FAQs
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.