Top CRM Consultants
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consulting helps businesses select, implement, integrate, and optimize the CRM platform that runs their sales, marketing, and customer service operations. A CRM consultant audits your workflows, migrates and cleans customer data, customizes and configures the system, connects it to tools like ERP and marketing automation, and trains your team so the platform actually gets adopted.
Most CRM consultants specialize by platform. On Clutch you can compare verified Salesforce consultants, HubSpot partners, and Microsoft Dynamics consultants along with firms supporting Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, and other systems, so you can shortlist partners certified in the platform you already run or plan to adopt.
Engagements here typically start at a $1,000 minimum project size, with hourly rates running from under $25 to $300+ depending on platform complexity and seniority; entry-level configuration work commonly falls in the $25–$49/hr band. Every firm listed is verified through Clutch's review process, which confirms business registration, legal history, and client feedback, so you can compare on evidence rather than marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, CanadaServices provided
See all 45 projectsComputan is a web development and digital marketing company offering services in website management, CRM integration, and CMS development. Reviews indicate that approximately 85% of clients appreciate their adaptability, timely communication, and ability to meet project requirements effectively. Clients also commend Computan for understanding their business needs and providing quality solutions within budget, although a few mentioned room for improvement in project delivery timelines and proactive communication.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, CanadaServices provided
See all 98 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration, particularly with HubSpot. The reviews highlight exceptional onboarding experiences, personalized guidance, and effective project management, with 100% of clients expressing satisfaction with their tailored solutions and ongoing support. Notably, 43% of reviewers praised their expertise in aligning CRM systems with specific business needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TXServices provided
See all 102 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consulting and Systems Integration company specializing in Salesforce development, CRM implementation, and integration services. The company has consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and expertise in Salesforce solutions. Clients commend Peeklogic, LLC for delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining excellent communication and flexibility.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaunpur, India
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TechnoBren Infotech Private Limited is a custom software development firm based in Jaunpur, India. The team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore
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Established in 2019, Pedia Lab, a small IT strategy consulting company, is in Singapore. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight their expertise and professionalism, with 100% satisfaction, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their proactive approach and strong communication skills, emphasizing the value they provide in CRM Consulting and SI services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Kaushalam Technology is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy, and the agency is based in Ahmedabad, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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CODEnt Pro is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and CRM consulting and SI and are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Burnaby, Canada
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MNI System is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team is located in Burnaby, Canada and provides ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Giza, Egypt
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Oxnary, a web design company, is based in Giza, Egypt. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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A11 AGENCY is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency is located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Intovex Consulting Services, a website development firm, was launched in 2020. Located in Hyderabad, India, the team provides Web Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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E-commerce development company Codeavour (Private) Limited provides E-Commerce Development and Web Development. They were launched in 2015.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Headquartered in London, England, Resalt is a web design company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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RedBug Co, a branding firm, is located in Chennai, India. They offer Branding and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Established in 2019, aimap is a small big data analytics company in Kyiv, Ukraine and Shevchenkove, Ukraine. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Market Research.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tiruchirappalli, India
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Techxes is a website development firm. The team is based in Tiruchirappalli, India, and their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Custom software development company GLEXEN Solutions was launched in 2021. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI and is in Tallinn, Estonia and Kyiv, Ukraine.
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CompuEducación USA is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The Camden, Delaware-based company was founded in 1991. Their team focuses on Corporate Training & Coaching and IT strategy
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Growwork Infotech is a small website development firm based in Surat, India. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2019, BrainMdigital is a small Lahor, Pakistan-based social media marketing firm. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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THANA DEV is a web development company based in Ferizaj, Kosovo. They focus on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Electrostreamtech is a Jaipur, India-based website development company. They provide Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Ovantiko is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small Kyiv, Ukraine-based team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. The firm was established in 2019.
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HomeGrown Solutions is a big data company established in 2018. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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TECHIEDOM is a social media marketing company. The company is in New Delhi, India. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SayabiDevs is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2022, the firm is located in Karachi, Pakistan. Their team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jena, Germany
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Kamaro-Soft is a website development company. They are in Jena, Germany. Their team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, NC
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Expertz Creation LLC is a small Jacksonville, North Carolina-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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IZENIX SOLUTIONS is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2020, the firm specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Arkanet Technologies is a branding firm. The team is headquartered in Kerala, India and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Vair It Technologies, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2020. Located in Noida, India, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Leading Edge Business Solutions is an ERP consulting and SI company. They specialize in ERP consulting and SI and Web Development and are in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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InboxSpire is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Anamya Tech LLP is a social media marketing agency founded in 2023. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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LowCode Systems is an Advertising company. They are in Lahore, Pakistan and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Intellexo Technologies, a cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Kolkata, India. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Graphcy is a Commercial Development company. The Bogura, Bangladesh-based agency was established in 2019. Their team specializes in Commercial Development and Procurement Support.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sandton, South Africa
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Founded in 2015, Cybersolve is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Web design agency Ak Tech Dev is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and Islamabad, Pakistan. The team specializes in Web Design and Product Design.
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Small ERP consulting and SI company EnigmaERP, is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Cubix Technologies is a website development firm. The team is in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, and their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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KD Squares is a custom software development firm founded in 2023. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Luminous Digital is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and are based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Canterbury, England
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Content Marketing company Vision AI Agency is located in Canterbury, England. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Bracezin Technologies Private Limited, a custom software development firm, was established in 2023. The agency specializes in Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Snaptic Minds Consulting is a social media marketing company founded in 2024. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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NIXCE is a web development firm. Founded in 2023, the team provides Web Development and Web Design. The agency is in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Skysail Techforge LLP, a web design company, was founded in 2024. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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CHAAK is a Market Research company. Their small team is headquartered in Noida, India. Their services include Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Casablanca, Morocco
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Headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco and Casablanca, Morocco, WHD Agency is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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CRM consulting and SI company Techone Services Ltd was established in 2021. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and is in High Wycombe, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Antrazal Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team of employees is based in Jaipur, India. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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CRM consulting and SI company Clone-Tech is in San Jose, California and Nairobi, Kenya. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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33.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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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32.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% CRM Consulting and SI40% Other
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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.
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.