Top CRM Consultants
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consulting helps businesses select, implement, integrate, and optimize the CRM platform that runs their sales, marketing, and customer service operations. A CRM consultant audits your workflows, migrates and cleans customer data, customizes and configures the system, connects it to tools like ERP and marketing automation, and trains your team so the platform actually gets adopted.
Most CRM consultants specialize by platform. On Clutch you can compare verified Salesforce consultants, HubSpot partners, and Microsoft Dynamics consultants along with firms supporting Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, and other systems, so you can shortlist partners certified in the platform you already run or plan to adopt.
Engagements here typically start at a $1,000 minimum project size, with hourly rates running from under $25 to $300+ depending on platform complexity and seniority; entry-level configuration work commonly falls in the $25–$49/hr band. Every firm listed is verified through Clutch's review process, which confirms business registration, legal history, and client feedback, so you can compare on evidence rather than marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, CanadaServices provided
See all 45 projectsComputan is a versatile web development company offering comprehensive services, including WordPress and HubSpot development, CMS integration, and digital marketing support. Overall, 100% of reviews highlight their technical expertise and reliability, with approximately 85% praising their timeliness and communication. Clients appreciate Computan's adaptability and value for cost, though some suggest minor improvements in project delivery visibility and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 102 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting. They receive consistently positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their expertise in HubSpot, exceptional project management, and personalized support. Clients particularly appreciate their organized approach and ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, as noted in 80% of the reviews.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 103 projectsPeeklogic, LLC specializes in CRM Consultancy, CRM Implementation, and CRM Integration, with a focus on Salesforce solutions. Based on client reviews, 100% of the feedback is positive, highlighting their professionalism, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Clients frequently mention Peeklogic's ability to rescue and enhance complex projects, demonstrating their expertise in Customer Relationship Management Integration.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBelfast, Northern Ireland
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Social media marketing firm Ride Digital Marketing was founded in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Gallivant Core is a web design agency. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is based in Tampa, Florida.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, CRM Integration, and Customer Relationship Management Consulting services. Their reviews reflect a high level of expertise, professionalism, and client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers expressing positive feedback. Clients commend their proactive approach, knowledge in CRM systems, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Canoas/RS, Brazil
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IT strategy consulting company Newstart offers IT strategy consulting and ERP consulting and SI. They are located in Canoas/RS, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Dyn365Pros is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2011, their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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ReleaseWire is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were founded in 2008 and provide CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9AAN, Argentina
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Proda Software is an AAN, Argentina-based custom software development company. Founded in 2005, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kingston, Jamaica
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Based in Kingston, Jamaica, CRMmetry is an IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Established in 2011, CRMified is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mechelen, Belgium
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Dinggo, a CRM consulting and SI company, was launched in 2017. They offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paris, France
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Cloud Ambiance, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Paris, France. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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NobleCX Pty Ltd is a cloud consulting & SI company in Surry Hills, Australia. They offer cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette Hill, PA
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Sentient Decisions, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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Launched in 2021, Meridian Software Consulting, LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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Zulfi Technologies is a Columbia, Maryland-based CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Application Testing and were founded in 2016.
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Builderchain is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2018. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Located in London, England, Commerceworks is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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Opteamus CRM, a small IT managed services company, is headquartered in Hungary. Their services include IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Bond Consulting Services is an ERP consulting and SI company founded in 2000. The firm focuses on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Fargo, ND
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Launched in 2005, Summit Group Software is a small West Fargo, North Dakota-based ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Salesfusion, a CRM consulting and SI company, was founded in 2003. The firm specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Big Youth, a SEO services firm, was established in 2004. In Paris, France and Lyon, France, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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Established in 2007, factory42 GmbH is a cloud consulting & SI company. The agency focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Small big data company Praesto Consulting, is in London, England and Hoboken, New Jersey. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Email Marketing company Corporate Communications Center, Inc. Specializes in Email Marketing and Call Center Services. They are located in Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Torino, Italy
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ADVICE GROUP is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Torino, Italy and Bogotá, Colombia. The company focuses on Digital Strategy and Branding.
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Enta Consulting, a custom software development firm, was launched in 2011. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Vina System is an IT strategy consulting company. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and are in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Quality Soft Argentina S.A. Is a software development company established in 2002. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI and is in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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BureauServe is an IT strategy consulting company. The firm is located in Singapore, Singapore. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2007, Kenmore Design LLC is a web development company. The team offers Web Development and CRM consulting and SI and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Solomon Solution is a Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and are headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Cheerfy, a small artificial intelligence company, is in London, England. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham , England
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Bluetel is a custom software development firm. Their small team is based in Birmingham , England. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Archipelago Strategies Group is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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In Dallas, Texas, Electronic Voice Services (EVS7) is a call center. Their services include Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greensboro, NC
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DTI Integrated Business Solutions is an artificial intelligence firm established in 1984. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and CRM consulting and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Helion Media is a small web design agency located in München, Germany. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Panama City, Panama
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Cpt-Soft is a Panama City, Panama-based app development firm. Launched in 2001, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Hatch is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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Unify CRM is a Marketing Strategy company. The Saint Paul, Minnesota-based agency was founded in 2008. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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Launched in 1977, Bit Sistemas is a custom software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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Convey Services is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Roswell, Georgia and have small team of experts. Their services include Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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CRM consulting and SI company RITHAM, INC. Offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. They are headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Malvern, PA
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ACUTEDGE INC is a software development firm. Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, their team provides Custom Software Development and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Launched in 2015, South Telecom is a call center company. The team focuses on Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2015, Orion Global Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eschborn, Germany
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IT strategy consulting company entero AG is in Eschborn, Germany. The team provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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FlowBuilders Pty Ltd is a Sydney, Australia-based CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Virtuenix | Salesforce Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2019, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands
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CloseContact is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are based in Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands and have small team of experts. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249København, Denmark
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37.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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36.6/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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35.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, Canada
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.7/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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35.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St. Albert, Canada
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Decatur, GA
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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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31.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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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.