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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Launched in 2009, BDPros - Business Development Pros is a Sales Outsourcing company. The team provides Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Soulbury, England
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PAASE Digital Limited is an Email Marketing company. In Soulbury, England, the firm focuses on Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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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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Reciprocity ROI, LLC, an UX company, was launched in 2016. The small team specializes in UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Base 3, a Digital Strategy company, offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The agency is based in Monterrey, Mexico.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Codexnation Technologies LLP is a website development firm. They are based in Ahmedabad, India and have small team. They offer Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kelkheim (Taunus), Germany
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Digital Strategy company Auster Digital was established in 1998. The agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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B80WEB is a Product Design company established in 2020. Based in București, Romania, the team provides Product Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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Web design agency Rocket Web Designer was established in 1998. The agency focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Monheim am Rhein, Germany
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Digital Strategy company reith.marketing GmbH is located in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. The team provides Digital Strategy and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Scale DM is a SEO agency established in 2019. Headquartered in Birmingham, England, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Generative AI.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Datawallet is an IT strategy consulting company headquartered in New York, New York and Berlin, Germany. Launched in 2014, the team provides IT strategy consulting and other IT consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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See all 1 projectsXSURE LTD specializes in developing live streaming and interactive platforms, as evidenced by their work with a music school in Bucharest to create a web app for online music lessons. Reviews highlight their strong project management, effective communication, and ability to deliver on time, with clients expressing high satisfaction with the quality of the services provided.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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See all 1 projectsMXGSOFT PTE LTD offers services such as developing in-house ERP systems tailored to streamline business processes, including leads management, event organization, and financial tracking. The overall feedback highlights their effective project management, adaptability, and commitment to understanding client needs, though some communication challenges were noted due to remote coordination.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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JVR Softech is a Blockchain company founded in 2012. The small team specializes in Blockchain and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Software development company VAT IT INFRASTRUCTURE was launched in 2017. Located in دبي, United Arab Emirates, the team offers Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wayzata, MN
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Established in 2014, Bespoken Management is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Bianco Software development & Digital Marketing is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company is in Amman, Jordan. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI company Techrish Solutions was established in 2012. The agency offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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Webfortis is an ECM consulting and SI company in Walnut Creek, California. The team offers ECM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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Small user experience design agency Fieldpoint Service Applications, is located in Oakville, Canada. Their services include UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Crown Social is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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WEBCURL LTD. Is a web development company. They are headquartered in Wheatley, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Development and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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Omni212 is an AI firm. The Bellevue, Washington-based team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Launched in 2014, Calibrate Digital Marketing is a media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49North Oaks, MN
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Media junction is a SEO agency launched in 1997. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sandy, UT
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Web design company Red Olive was launched in 1999. The team provides Web Design and Logo.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Esanosys is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2015, the team offers Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Woobsing is a Conversion Optimization company. Their small team is in Bogotá, Colombia. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Mediaorigo International Ltd is an IoT development company. The Hong Kong, Hong Kong-based firm focuses on IoT development and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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SouthTech is an IT managed services company established in 1994. The team specializes in IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Salford, England
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Extravision is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2004, the team offers Email Marketing and Custom Software Development. The firm is located in Salford, England.
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Eminence Data & Digital Agency is a SEO company established in 2009. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design and is based in Genève, Switzerland.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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Established in 2023, Digitally Prime is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nürnberg, Germany
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Mediendesign AG is a social media marketing agency established in 1994. In Nürnberg, Germany, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Founded in 2006, Emiral Media is a small web design company in București, Romania. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Bay, Canada
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Ion8 is a small Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Team VISION Bulgaria is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Techzarinfo is a small Chennai, India-based SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sant Pere Molanta, Spain
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ARTIC is a media planning and buying company. Their team is located in Sant Pere Molanta, Spain. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Zentricx España, a big data company, was founded in 2015. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is based in Madrid, Spain.
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Founded in 2019, Marketers Agency is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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ShinnedHawks Technologies is a small software development company based in Chennai, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Launched in 2000, Providian Global Solutions Private Limited is an IT staff augmentation company. The midsize team provides IT staff augmentation and ERP consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Germasogeia, Cyprus
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VITP Group LTD is a small website development firm founded in 2022. Their team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Dhriti Digital is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2025, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marunji, India
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Based in Marunji, India, Incquet Solutions is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Small Email Marketing company FireDrum Internet Marketing, is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonita Springs, FL
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Atilus is a SEO services firm launched in 2005. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2026, Xmel Automations, a small AI Agents company, is in Lucknow, India. Their services include AI Agents and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Business Management International, a CRM consulting and SI company, was launched in 1987. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP 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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37.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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36.6/40.018.4/20 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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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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35.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.017.4/20 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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$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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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35.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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32.4/40.016.2/20 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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$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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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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.