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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pasig, Philippines
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CloudCompass Technologies, Inc., a small ERP consulting and SI company, is in Pasig, Philippines. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mossel Bay, South Africa
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Cantaloupe Digital is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI, and the firm is in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
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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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IT managed services company IT Concept was founded in 2011. The company offers IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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Headquartered in , Engrave Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd is a Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Newtec Services is a small Cybersecurity company in Dublin, Ireland and Shannon, Ireland. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sint-Gillis, Belgium
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Bluecorp SPRL is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and Custom Software Development and are based in Sint-Gillis, Belgium.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Located in Milano, Italy, Vanguard Hub is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Autoverse.tech is a big data company headquartered in Calgary, Canada. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2018.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Piculets Solutions Private Limited is an ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2020. The firm provides ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edina, MN
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Established in 2017, Pira Consulting is a data analytics company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is located in Edina, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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OverlayAnalytics, a big data analytics company, offer BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI. They were founded in 2018.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Based in San Diego, California, Wave Representatives is a small Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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Vibgyorweb Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing firm established in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Piscataway, NJ
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Get My Sites is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2005, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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DHRP Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 1993, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting. The agency is in Melbourne, Australia.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Broomfield, CO
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CRM consulting and SI company The CRM Firm is located in Broomfield, Colorado. Launched in 2015, the team offers CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Salisbury, England
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Founded in 2016, A2Z Cloud is a custom software development company. Based in Salisbury, England, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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EDinfini is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team is based in Karachi, Pakistan and specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fresno, CA
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Hajana Technologies, an AI development company, provides Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI. The firm is in Fresno, California.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tallinn, Estonia
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Business intelligence company Dynamics 360 is based in Islamabad, Pakistan and Tallinn, Estonia. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Devoir Technologies Pvt Ltd, an application development firm, is headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. The team provides Mobile App Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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ErpBotHub is a small Ahmedabad, India-based ERP consulting and SI company. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Robotics Process Automation.
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Ubmatic, an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 2018. The firm provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lucknow, India
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Aiprog Pvt. Ltd. Is an UX company. The Lucknow, India-based firm offers UX/UI Design and Logo.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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TruVs is an Application Testing company. Their team is in Bellevue, Washington and provides Application Testing and Robotics Process Automation.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Branding agency Digitize Media was founded in 2006. Based in Edmonton, Canada and Saskatoon, Canada, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Ekakshar Consultants is a Marketing Strategy company. The Bengaluru, India-based agency was established in 2020. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karamadai, India
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Social media marketing company Honeyiconics is based in Karamadai, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Aarhatiserv is an user experience agency. Their small team is located in Kolkata, India and Kolkata, India. Their services include UX/UI Design and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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Appzglobaltech is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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1Cloud Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. Based in San Ramon, California, the company was established in 2015. Their team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and ECM consulting and SI.
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Netscale Technology LLC is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2015. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Groningen, Netherlands
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Andere Visie is a branding firm. Headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, their team provides Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Morelia, Mexico
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Goose & Hopper is a small branding agency launched in 2014. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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SEO agency Duture Consulting was founded in 2023. Headquartered in Hazel Grove, England and Indeevaram, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peranampattu, India
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Qcodes Infotech Pvt Ltd is a small web design company. They specialize in Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2016.
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In Wilmington, Delaware, REI Marketing Pro is a SMS Marketing company. Launched in 2020, the team offers SMS Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Xonique is an artificial intelligence firm established in 2010. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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SummitBound Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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Best IT Sol is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2018, Digital Woods is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Vtechys is a cloud consulting & SI company in Burlington, Canada. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Techovarya solutions pvt ltd is an UX company. They focus on UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI and were founded in 2016. The agency is based in Columbia Station, Ohio and Vadodara,
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
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Marketing Strategy company Frenzy S.A specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gujranwala, Pakistan
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ITS Tech World is an ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2002. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Websuntech is a website development company headquartered in Jaipur, India and Jaipur, India. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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SMS Marketing company SMSCloud Hub focuses on SMS Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. They are in Ahmedabad, India.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Condes, Chile
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Established in 2012, GUX Technologies is a small artificial intelligence firm. Their team offers Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Belt Creative LLC is a small SEO agency in St. Petersburg , Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Gutech International is a custom software development firm. The Forney, Texas-based firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Web 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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36.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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36.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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$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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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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$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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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.