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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Scale Agency Georgia is a small AI Agents company. Established in 2025, the team provides AI Agents and AI Consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rosemère, Canada
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Launched in 2024, Intralys Inc. Is a small web design company. Their team offers Web Design 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 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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Jember, Indonesia
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Tech Software House is an IT managed services company. They are in Jember, Indonesia. Their team specializes in IT managed services and other IT consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9glen mills, PA
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SangaIT is a glen mills, Pennsylvania-based IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Greven, Germany
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Astro IZ is a Low/No Code Development company. Their small team is based in Greven, Germany. Their services include Low/No Code Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Website development firm Aetrix is based in London, England. Their services include Web Development and IT managed services.
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In Sofia, Bulgaria, FlowexAI is an artificial intelligence company. They offer Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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Astrellix OU is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2026. Located in Tallinn, Estonia, the team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Underdev is a software development company. The Katerini, Greece-based firm provides Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Located in Lagos, Nigeria, Assayer.dev is a Cybersecurity company. They focus on Cybersecurity and AI Consulting and were established in 2026.
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Located in Singapore, Singapore, BuildYouSales is a Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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BlackFlag Advisory, a Cybersecurity company, provide Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting. They were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
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Key-Netic is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico and offers CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing. The agency was established in 2022.
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Established in 2023, Aircross IT is a small ERP consulting and SI company headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Web design company 6th tally is located in Springs, South Africa. Established in 2024, the team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Thrissur, India
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EN-TECHZ INNOVATIONS is a software development firm established in 2026. Headquartered in Thrissur, India, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Avicut is a Digital Engineering company. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, the firm was launched in 2025. Their team specializes in Digital Engineering and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Gotogler Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2024. The company offers IT strategy consulting and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Ontos Tech is an IT strategy consulting company. The Tirana, Albania-based agency was founded in 2026. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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ProdSenseAI is a small artificial intelligence company in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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ES EthicSecur SofTec Pvt Ltd is a Chennai, India-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaspur Khurd, India
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Established in 2026, OrchiX Software Solutions is a custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Founded in 2025, CauseHouse is a web design agency. The team provides Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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Ordinal, an IT strategy consulting company, is based in Lyon, France. They focus on IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development and were established in 2025.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oborniki, Poland
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RotechGroup is an IT managed services company launched in 2026. The team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and is in Oborniki, Poland.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Alif InfoTech Solutions, a CRM consulting and SI company, was founded in 2022. The small team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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IT-Webination Systems, a web design agency, was established in 2026. The team specializes in Web Design and ERP consulting and SI and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Laboratorio Artificial is an AI Consulting company. The Ensenada, Mexico-based company was founded in 2026. Their services include AI Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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Plexus Technolabs, a Business Consulting company, is in Ahmedabad, India. They specialize in Business Consulting and AI Consulting and were established in 2025.
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Launched in 2025, Axen Client Solutions, a small Sales Outsourcing company, is based in Ludhiana, India. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and AI Agents.
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Code53 is a Surat, India-based custom software development company. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Ideabazi Ventures LLC is a small Fractional CMO Services company headquartered in Newark, Delaware. The team offers Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Burlington, Canada
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Octo Partners is a Burlington, Canada-based website development company. They specialize in Web Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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Scalioz Systems (Seociate Digital Business Solutions) is a Chennai, India-based CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Braga, Portugal
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In Braga, Portugal, MaisEmpresa is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Pilon Qubit Ventures is a Content Marketing company. The San Antonio, Texas-based team specializes in Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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DESERT ACACIA LLC is a custom software development firm established in 2026. Their services include Custom Software Development and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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PrimeStack Services is a website development company in Glasgow, Scotland. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design and were launched in 2026.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Logan, UT
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Grid Theory is an AI company. The Logan, Utah-based agency was founded in 2026. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kanpur, India
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Veloxis Global is a SEO company. The team is based in Kanpur, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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PIXOMATIC ADVERTISING is a website development company. Their small team is in New Delhi, India. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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Launched in 2025, DigiMateAI is an AI firm. Located in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, the team offers Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents.
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Morsof, an AI development company, provides Artificial Intelligence and ERP consulting and SI. The company is based in Casbalanca, Morocco.
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SATELION is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Odessa, Ukraine. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Jūrmala, Latvia
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Web development firm IB Solutions is located in Jūrmala, Latvia. They provide Web Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Value IMS Private Limited is a small Chennai, India-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Quantic Cloud is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2018. In Indore, India and Windermere, Florida, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jessore, Bangladesh
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LeadGen Finder is a small Email Marketing company launched in 2020. Their services include Email Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kiryat Ekron, Israel
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See all 1 projectsDigital Secrets offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including website redesign, Google PPC campaign management, and email marketing. The reviews highlight their exceptional project management, responsiveness, and ability to blend creativity with technical expertise. Clients appreciate their innovative strategies and personalized service, resulting in increased website traffic and customer engagement. Digital Secrets is recognized for delivering quality results on schedule, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Meridian, ID
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Fast Foundry, LLC, a software development firm, is located in Meridian, Idaho. The team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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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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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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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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35.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999
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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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$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.