Top CRM Consultants
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consulting helps businesses select, implement, integrate, and optimize the CRM platform that runs their sales, marketing, and customer service operations. A CRM consultant audits your workflows, migrates and cleans customer data, customizes and configures the system, connects it to tools like ERP and marketing automation, and trains your team so the platform actually gets adopted.
Most CRM consultants specialize by platform. On Clutch you can compare verified Salesforce consultants, HubSpot partners, and Microsoft Dynamics consultants along with firms supporting Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, and other systems, so you can shortlist partners certified in the platform you already run or plan to adopt.
Engagements here typically start at a $1,000 minimum project size, with hourly rates running from under $25 to $300+ depending on platform complexity and seniority; entry-level configuration work commonly falls in the $25–$49/hr band. Every firm listed is verified through Clutch's review process, which confirms business registration, legal history, and client feedback, so you can compare on evidence rather than marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, CanadaServices provided
See all 45 projectsComputan is a web development and digital marketing company offering services in website management, CRM integration, and CMS development. Reviews indicate that approximately 85% of clients appreciate their adaptability, timely communication, and ability to meet project requirements effectively. Clients also commend Computan for understanding their business needs and providing quality solutions within budget, although a few mentioned room for improvement in project delivery timelines and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 98 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration, particularly with HubSpot. The reviews highlight exceptional onboarding experiences, personalized guidance, and effective project management, with 100% of clients expressing satisfaction with their tailored solutions and ongoing support. Notably, 43% of reviewers praised their expertise in aligning CRM systems with specific business needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 102 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration company specializing in Salesforce development, CRM implementation, and integration services. The company has consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and expertise in Salesforce solutions. Clients commend Peeklogic, LLC for delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining excellent communication and flexibility.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Maltepe, Türkiye
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Nar Web Digital Ajans A.S., a SEO services firm, was established in 2008. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Maltepe, Türkiye.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Truvic Online is a small IT managed services company in Gurugram, India and Gurugram, India. Their services include IT managed services and Web Development.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight their expertise and professionalism, with 100% satisfaction, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their proactive approach and strong communication skills, emphasizing the value they provide in CRM Consulting and SI services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Markham, Canada
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Cloud consulting & SI company Intuition Consultancies Inc is based in Markham, Canada. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Szczecin, Poland
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Seetech sp. Z o.o. Sp. K. Is an ERP consulting and SI company. The Szczecin, Poland-based team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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MessageHarbor is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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ITECONIC is a mobile application development company located in Noida, India and Watervliet, New York. Launched in 2017, the team offers Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hauppauge, NY
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Founded in 2001, Andrews Wharton is a small Email Marketing company. Their team provides Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Sixty One Steps is a Chennai, India-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Koridor is a small software development company headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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IT WEB and CLOUD is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland and have small team. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Submarine Insights is a web development firm. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design and were launched in 2017. The agency is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Tecvia is a Manchester, England-based ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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RHAD Pte Ltd is a Singapore, Singapore-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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VALiNTRY360 is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2018. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Eyelash Technologies is a branding company based in Vadodara, India. Launched in 2015, the team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Park, England
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PNP Digital is a software development firm. The Park, England-based team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UniverseIT is an IT managed services company. The Sugar Land, Texas-based agency specializes in IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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Bytelogic Technologies is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in Noida, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newtown, Australia
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Based in Newtown, Australia, Olivetree Marketing is an Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Technoone is a web development company. Headquartered in Denizli, Türkiye, their small team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development. The agency was established in 2007.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Torrance, California, EDNA Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frankfort, IL
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Godfrey Systems is a website development company. Located in Frankfort, Illinois, the company focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Peoria, AZ
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GingerSec, LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is headquartered in Peoria, Arizona and Ranson, West
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Small website development firm dealseal, is located in Champaign, Illinois. Their services include Web Development and Wearable App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Coderty is an IT strategy consulting company. They are based in Roquetas de Mar, Spain and have small team. They provide IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Branding firm Apeiront Solutions Private Limited was established in 2013. The firm focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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PTM SOFT is a website development firm. Their team is located in kraków, Poland and focuses on Web Development and IT strategy consulting.
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Talent Source is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Singapore, Singapore.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2012, Accinge Technologies LLC is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Anderlecht, Belgium
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Infosquare Group is an ECM consulting and SI company. The company is headquartered in Anderlecht, Belgium. Their team specializes in ECM consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Selling Page is a PPC company in Cypress, California and Richardson, Texas. Founded in 2014, the team provides Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Tigunia is an ERP consulting and SI company. The Phoenix, Arizona-based company was established in 2007. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hüfingen, Germany
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B4dynamics is a Hüfingen, Germany-based ERP consulting and SI company. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Panamá, Panama
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ADR Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 1992.
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Established in 2024, Grandscale Digital is an IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development and is headquartered in Enugu, Nigeria.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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See all 1 projectsSparkradix Technologies offers website upgrade and enhancement services, as demonstrated by their work with Sunrise Financial Ltd. The reviews highlight their dedication, expertise, and seamless integration of new features, significantly improving user experience. Clients appreciate their coordination and collaboration, though some suggest enhancing their design strategy further. Overall, the feedback is positive, emphasizing timely delivery and satisfactory project outcomes.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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In Bengaluru, India, Socedge Technologies is an UX company. Their services include UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Labracode is a Feijenoord, South Holland Province, Netherlands-based software development company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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Cronel is an ERP consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia and have small team. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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UrSource is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company provides Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Dhruveni Microsolutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is located in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49San Pedro Apatlaco, Mexico
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Founded in 2020, IGRTEC is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Application Management & Support, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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JK Lucent is a Melbourne, Australia-based software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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NexPro Business Solutions is an ERP consulting and SI company. Launched in 2020, the agency is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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A R Business Solutions PVT. LTD. , an ERP consulting and SI company, was established in 2021. The team offers ERP consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development and is located in Bhopal, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2020, TechLattice is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stuttgart, Germany
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NETNIO, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2020. The team offers Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Campbell, CA
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ANearShore Partner, an IT staff augmentation company, was founded in 2022. The team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Electroit Solutions is a web development firm in Jaipur, India. Their services include Web Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Surrey, Canada
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Zac Innovations is a social media marketing company located in Surrey, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249København, Denmark
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37.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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36.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, Canada
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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32.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St. Albert, Canada
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Jersey City, NJ
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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34.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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32.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Many CRM consultants offer ample expertise in the field, but how do you select the best fit for your project? First, it's important to cultivate an understanding of the industry in order to set expectations. We've compiled some simple FAQs to help you do just that.
Start with platform certifications that match your system (Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft partner status), then check recent verified reviews from clients in a similar industry and company size. Confirm the consultant's scope covers data migration and post-launch user-adoption training, not just initial setup — abandoned implementations are usually a training gap, not a software gap. Finally, align on project size and budget up front. The most common hiring mistake is engaging an unverified firm without confirming credentials or a clear adoption plan.
Clutch lists consultants across all major CRM platforms. The most common specializations are Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics, alongside firms working in Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Sugar CRM. Matching a consultant's platform certification (for example, a HubSpot Diamond Partner or a certified Salesforce partner) to the system you use is the fastest way to narrow the list.
Most CRM implementations take 2 to 6 months of active work. Timeline is driven by data-migration complexity, the number of integrations, how much custom development is required, and the depth of user-adoption training. Simple platform setups can finish in a few weeks; multi-system integrations for enterprise teams can run longer. Skipping the testing and training phases is the most common cause of delays and low adoption.
You can filter this directory by location to find consultants in your region or time zone. Clutch maintains local rankings for major markets — for example, CRM consultants in Austin and the broader Top CRM consultants in the United States — and platform-specific city pages such as Salesforce consultants in Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and New York. Local partners can be useful for on-site workshops, timezone overlap, and in-person training, though most CRM work today is delivered remotely.
CRM consulting projects on Clutch generally start at a $1,000 minimum project size. Hourly rates range from under $25 to $300+, with entry-level configuration and admin work commonly in the $25–$49/hr band and senior platform architects or specialized Salesforce/Dynamics work running $150–$300+/hr. Ongoing retainers typically fall between $2,000 and $10,000 per month, while larger implementation and systems-integration engagements can start around $25,000. Cost depends on platform complexity, data migration scope, customization, and the number of integrations.
A functional CRM consultant focuses on the business side — gathering requirements, mapping processes, defining strategy, and configuring the platform to match how your team works. A technical CRM consultant focuses on the engineering side — data models, custom API development, third-party integrations, deployment, and testing. Larger projects also distinguish strategy consultants (roadmap and platform selection) from implementation consultants (hands-on build and rollout). Many engagements use a mix, so it helps to define which phase you're hiring for before you shortlist.