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 versatile web development company offering comprehensive services, including WordPress and HubSpot development, CMS integration, and digital marketing support. Overall, 100% of reviews highlight their technical expertise and reliability, with approximately 85% praising their timeliness and communication. Clients appreciate Computan's adaptability and value for cost, though some suggest minor improvements in project delivery visibility and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 102 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting. They receive consistently positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their expertise in HubSpot, exceptional project management, and personalized support. Clients particularly appreciate their organized approach and ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, as noted in 80% of the reviews.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 103 projectsPeeklogic, LLC specializes in CRM Consultancy, CRM Implementation, and CRM Integration, with a focus on Salesforce solutions. Based on client reviews, 100% of the feedback is positive, highlighting their professionalism, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Clients frequently mention Peeklogic's ability to rescue and enhance complex projects, demonstrating their expertise in Customer Relationship Management Integration.
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Founded in 2023, Mail Captains is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Based in Ahmedabad, India, Bunkai LLP is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices 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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Established in 2020, The Metasol is a SEO agency. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Witney, England
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Moondog&Co Ltd, a Product Design company, was established in 2022. The company focuses on Product Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Msian.biz Digital Marketing is a media planning and buying agency headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Oude Wetering, Netherlands
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Operative is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and the company is located in Oude Wetering, Netherlands and Gent, Belgium.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Launched in 2021, WispSoft is a software development company. Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Blockchain.
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Techminder.io is a web design company established in 2023. The firm focuses on Web Design and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Launched in 2024, Devabyte is a small Karachi, Pakistan-based web development company. Their team provides Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Launched in 2019, DRO Digital Consultancy, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in Nairobi, Kenya and Tallinn, Estonia. Their team provides Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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Crezeal Technologies, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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REMA digital agency is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy, and the firm is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Elevate2Growth Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022. The company is in Vaughan, Canada.
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Launched in 2021, Hetinfo is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI, and is small.
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Digital marketing strategist in palakkad-aflafebin is a branding company. The Pattambi, India-based company was established in 2024. Their team specializes in Branding and Search Engine
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Digital marketing specialist in calicut is a social media marketing agency. Located in calicut, India and calicut, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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Freelance Digital Marketer in Malappuramhttps://shameelshan.com/, a small SEO company, is in Areekode, India and Kozhikode, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per
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Freelance digital marketing strategist in kannur-sidharth is a small social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mukkam, India
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Digital marketing specialist in calicut -theadhnan is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2024. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2024, best digital marketing freelancer in Malappuram - Muhammed Fadil km is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lanoraie, Canada
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Clemento Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company. They are in Lanoraie, Canada. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Data analytics company Dynamic Sync Solutions is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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Nagar InfoTech Pvt Ltd is a Greater Noida, India-based branding firm. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Branding and Direct Marketing.
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SEO agency Anchor Creations Pty Ltd is in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Boksburg, South Africa
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Established in 2023, Tirnanoc is a media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain
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Koochapps is a CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain and Mendoza, Argentina. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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RCX Integrators LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. They are in Lucas, Texas. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Digital Strategy company MPED LTD was established in 2011. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI and is in London, Andorra.
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Headquartered in London, England, Engage Commerce is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Reston, VA
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Based in Reston, Virginia, TechLuminate LLC is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Castle Hill, Australia
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Appsly, a web design company, offer Web Design and UX/UI Design. They were launched in 2024.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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Avansta is a web design agency. In Calgary, Canada, their small team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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MetXR Studios is a CRM consulting and SI company. The firm is headquartered in Chennai, India. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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ADNEW, a Logo company, is located in Lisboa, Portugal. Their services include Logo and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Göteborg, Sweden
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Rexett is a small UX design company founded in 2023. Their team offers UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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Based in Noida, India, PhoneixRise Interactive Pvt. Ltd. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Singapore
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Regnia Consultancy is a software development company. Based in Singapore, the agency was launched in 2023. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Up n Up Global is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2019, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ibadan, Nigeria
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Web design company Chronos Bridge focuses on Web Design and CRM consulting and SI. They were established in 2024.
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Launched in 2022, Vidagdhan Technologies Private Limited, a small web design company, is headquartered in Bhopal, India. Their services include Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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THAS is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kista, Sweden
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Statica Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2024. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and IoT development, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ocean City, NJ
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Small Marketing Strategy company Lanzalo LLC, is based in Ocean City, New Jersey. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nelson, New Zealand
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Global Thinking, a CRM consulting and SI company, was launched in 2017. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and Web Development and is located in Nelson, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand.
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Codefacture is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2024. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and is headquartered in Ankara, Türkiye.
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Social media marketing firm The Flying Goat Agency was launched in 2022. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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Webdroy Solutions Pvt Ltd, a web design agency, was founded in 2023. The small team offers Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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CRM Consulting Firm is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2021.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, Canada
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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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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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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32.3/40.016.2/20 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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Decatur, GA
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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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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.