Top CRM Consultants
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consulting helps businesses select, implement, integrate, and optimize the CRM platform that runs their sales, marketing, and customer service operations. A CRM consultant audits your workflows, migrates and cleans customer data, customizes and configures the system, connects it to tools like ERP and marketing automation, and trains your team so the platform actually gets adopted.
Most CRM consultants specialize by platform. On Clutch you can compare verified Salesforce consultants, HubSpot partners, and Microsoft Dynamics consultants along with firms supporting Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, and other systems, so you can shortlist partners certified in the platform you already run or plan to adopt.
Engagements here typically start at a $1,000 minimum project size, with hourly rates running from under $25 to $300+ depending on platform complexity and seniority; entry-level configuration work commonly falls in the $25–$49/hr band. Every firm listed is verified through Clutch's review process, which confirms business registration, legal history, and client feedback, so you can compare on evidence rather than marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dehradun, IndiaServices provided
See all 31 projectsCynoteck Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration company recognized for its strong work ethic and effective project management. The company successfully developed a robust CRM system for a real estate client, with 100% of feedback highlighting their responsiveness and eagerness to meet client needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, CanadaServices provided
See all 47 projectsComputan is a web development company that specializes in HubSpot and WordPress integration, offering services such as website development, CMS management, and CRM integration. The reviews reflect overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 85% highlighting their technical fluency and timely delivery. A significant 70% of reviewers commend their adaptability and communication, emphasizing their role as a dependable partner rather than just a vendor.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 103 projectsSet2Close specializes in CRM Consulting and Systems Integration, with a strong focus on HubSpot implementation and optimization. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their expertise, and personalized approach. Clients frequently commend Set2Close for their organizational skills and ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, making them highly recommended for CRM services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Link@AMK, Singapore
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App development company Altrocks Technologies Pvt Ltd is located in Link@AMK, Singapore and Chennai, India. Founded in 2013, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Midrand, South Africa
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Cloud23 is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2022. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 106 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consulting and SI company specializing in Salesforce development, CRM integration, and customer relationship management consulting. They consistently receive positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers impressed by their proactive communication, on-time delivery, and ability to handle complex projects, often exceeding expectations. Their expertise in CRM systems integration and alignment with client values are frequently highlighted.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, INServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, CRM Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting services. Their reviews reflect a high level of expertise, professionalism, and client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers expressing positive feedback. Clients commend their proactive approach, knowledge in CRM systems, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ablaze Labs, an IT strategy consulting company, is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Founded in 2021, the team provides IT strategy consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Highland Park, Australia
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Established in 1996, Kmac Digital is a web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Aarau, Switzerland
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KMU Digitalisierung GmbH, a Digital Strategy company, specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. The agency is based in Aarau, Switzerland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waterbeach, England
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Douglass Digital is a website development company. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design and are based in Waterbeach, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Melbourne, Australia
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BusinessAU is a Business Consulting company founded in 2022. The small team focuses on Business Consulting and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Email Marketing company Taggart Media Group was established in 2012. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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BSCarter Communications is a Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2008.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSollentuna, Sweden
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Upvise is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2022, their team offers Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerEstoril, Portugal
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Media planning & buying company Markid was launched in 2021. In Estoril, Portugal, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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ROI online marketing is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2015. In Maastricht, Netherlands, the team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Brombeer IT systems is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2000. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Solvio, a midsize Business Consulting company, is in Noida, India and Frisco, Texas. The team provides Business Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerUntertullnerbach, Austria
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Maymotion consulting e.U is a SEO services firm. Located in Untertullnerbach, Austria, the firm was founded in 2017. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wyong, Australia
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Picasso Media, an Email Marketing company, is located in Wyong, Australia. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerVilnius, Lithuania
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Founded in 2020, LeadsAI is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Raindrop Inc, an ERP consulting and SI company, was founded in 2017. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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DXFutureTech, a Salesforce consulting & SI firm founded in 2022, headquartered in Dubai, delivers Salesforce product implementations, integrations, and managed services.
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Based in Baar, Switzerland, W4 just-Odoo is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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WorkByShan is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2018, the agency is based in London, England. Their services include Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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In Bucharest, Romania, LOGICNET SOLUTION is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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IT strategy consulting company Resolute Consulting Group is based in Houston, Texas. They provide IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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ONAS Global Services is an IT staff augmentation company. The team focuses on IT staff augmentation and other IT consulting and SI and is based in Hyderabad, India.
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Web design agency Akyıldız Bilişim is headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye. They offer Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Astrix.kz is a website development firm. Their midsize team is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Clarksville, MD
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AImitra is a Cybersecurity company. Based in Clarksville, Maryland, their midsize team provides Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation. The company was established in 2018.
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Url Factory is an AI Agents company. They are based in SALEM, India and have midsize team. They specialize in AI Agents and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Headquartered in Dumbrăvița, Romania, Online Media Studio is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and AI Agents.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Spydernet Technologies, a branding firm, was founded in 2002. They provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Maple Valley, WA
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Launched in 2026, Fourth Crossing Systems, a small software development company, is headquartered in Maple Valley, Washington. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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I.T. ISIN Solutions is a Cybersecurity company. They were founded in 2010, and their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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See all 1 projectsMelian Software Company Limited specializes in automating and optimizing business processes, providing tailor-fit software solutions to improve efficiency and accountability. The overall feedback from reviews highlights their effective project management, personalized customer service, and successful integration of systems, contributing to increased work proficiency and time management.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Neutonsoft is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Transform Targets is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are headquartered in McKinney, Texas and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Staffing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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Stun and Awe is a small Corporate Training & Coaching company. They offer Corporate Training & Coaching and Product Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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See all 4 projectsExcelohunt is a specialist email and SMS marketing agency that turns your audience into one of your most profitable channels. We work with ecommerce founders and marketing managers, SaaS founders,
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsGPAC ERP is a comprehensive business management software designed to help businesses automate and streamline their daily operations through a single, integrated platform. Whether you operate a
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See all 1 projectsWiders is a Saudi-based WhatsApp Business API platform officially certified by Meta. We help businesses automate customer communication, run WhatsApp campaigns, build chatbots, and
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See all 6 projectsBusiness Pulse is an AI-driven, chat-based business intelligence platform designed to put insights at your fingertips. Instead of sifting through endless dashboards or waiting on static reports, you
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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See all 1 projectsSwadhin IT Solutions excels in website development, software development, mobile application development, and digital marketing. With a customer-centric approach and a commitment to innovation, the
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Joliette, Canada
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See all 1 projectsUPentreprise provides website development, deployment, support, and graphic design services, as highlighted by a satisfied client from ReMI Institute. The reviews emphasize UPentreprise's professionalism, timely delivery, and excellent customer relationship management, noting a significant improvement in the client's online presence. Their pricing, location convenience, and value for cost were also key factors in the client's decision to choose UPentreprise.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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See all 1 projectsZigantic specializes in e-commerce platform migration, design, and development, as well as implementing marketing strategies such as email campaigns. Clients praise their efficient project management, effective communication, and ability to meet project goals without overselling. They are noted for delivering cost-effective solutions and significantly increasing sales, though their use of Slack for communication may not align with all clients' preferences.
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Located in Noida, India and Bronx, New York, Seem Coders Tecnologia is a software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Infoscert Consulting, a web design agency, was launched in 2006. Located in Toronto, Canada and Lagos, Nigeria, the team offers Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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Learnitude Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a cloud consulting & SI company, was established in 2010. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Agasti Technologies Private Limited is a web design agency headquartered in Akole, India. Launched in 2015, the team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Application development firm Inrisoft was launched in 2017. The agency provides Mobile App Development and IT strategy consulting, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Blockchain company Silença Tech was established in 2011. The team offers Blockchain and Custom Software Development and is located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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Anexa Telecomunicaciones, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was founded in 2011. The company provides Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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36.2/40.018/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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36.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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35.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, Canada
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.7/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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35.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St. Albert, Canada
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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$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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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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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.