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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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RIFTER is an IT strategy consulting company located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Founded in 2023, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Doha, Qatar
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Emigro is an Application Testing company. Founded in 2024, the firm offers Application Testing and IoT 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, 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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tbilisi, Georgia
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Founded in 2015, Techservice is an IT strategy consulting company. The firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Baraco AI is a small AI Consulting company. Established in 2024, the team provides AI Consulting and Digital Strategy.
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TRiVO connect LLC is a custom software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI, and the company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Techyukt Services, a mobile application development firm, was founded in 2026. In Jaipur, India, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Danville, IN
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UX agency Blue Pixel Edge is headquartered in Danville, Indiana. Established in 2025, the team provides UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Binton, England
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LoopStack Ai Automation is an artificial intelligence development company. Their small team is in Binton, England. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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Benthel Tech Solutions Inc. Is a web design company. They are based in Worcester, Massachusetts and have small team. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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SaaS Glue is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Rabat, Morocco, the agency focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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옵티스 is an Advertising company established in 2026. Headquartered in Gangnam District, South Korea, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vilnius, Lithuania
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MB O zeniau is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Fionetix Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the agency was established in 2024. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Shenandoah, TX
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GrowthStack is a website development company. Founded in 2008, the team provides Web Development and CRM consulting and SI. The firm is headquartered in Shenandoah, Texas.
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Red Lotus Tecnologia, a software development company, was founded in 2023. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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WPROWADZAMY.AI is an artificial intelligence firm established in 2026. Based in Wrocław, Poland, the team provides Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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Halena AI is an AI firm. The Dover, Delaware-based agency was launched in 2025. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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Headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal, Darkmoon Innovations is an IT managed services company. Founded in 2024, the team offers IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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Northstar Operations Group is a Business Consulting company headquartered in Winfield, Illinois. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Launched in 2026, Ontos Tech is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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Crescita is a Digital Engineering company. Established in 2022, the team specializes in Digital Engineering and Computer Engineering. The agency is headquartered in London, England.
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Auto Grow is a social media marketing agency founded in 2021. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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AIMamoth is a SMS Marketing company. The team is located in Sheridan, Wyoming, and their services include SMS Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Conniburrow, England
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CloudTeqh is a cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and are headquartered in Conniburrow, England.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Easebots AI is an AI development company. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the agency was established in 2025. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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ServBuddy is a website development company. They are in Faridabad, India and have small team. They provide Web Development and AI Agents.
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Suplifai is a small Generative AI company. Founded in 2026, the team offers Generative AI and AI Agents.
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In Muscat, Oman, Ofoq Modern Technology افق التکنلوجیا الحدیثه is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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OperAi is an AI company. They provide Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were established in 2026. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Flowtaris is an IT strategy consulting company. They are based in Hyderabad, India and have small team. They focus on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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LEVPROGRAMING is a web development company. Based in L'viv, Ukraine, the company was established in 2021. Their team specializes in Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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Founded in 2023, Nuvora Tech is a software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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BroaeD is an AI Agents company launched in 2025. Their services include AI Agents and Social Media Marketing.
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Codnest, a small website development firm, is based in Noida, India. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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MediPath AI is a web design company. Their team is based in Englewood, Colorado. The company specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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Established in 2022, Atalp Consulting Ltd., a small IT strategy consulting company, is located in Salford, England. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Synqed AI is a Lagos, Nigeria-based AI Consulting company. They specialize in AI Consulting and Artificial Intelligence and were founded in 2026.
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Kole Technologies, an IT strategy consulting company, was established in 2020. The company offers IT strategy consulting and Generative AI.
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Opra, a custom software development company, is located in Pretoria, South Africa. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Alpath Engineering is a SEO agency. Based in Spokane, Washington, the company was established in 2026. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Rift Automation Solutions is an artificial intelligence firm. Founded in 2025, the firm offers Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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Launched in 2024, Fulcrum Fractional is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services and is based in Lone Tree, Colorado.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oslo, Norway
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Stensland is a web design company. They provide Web Design and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2025. The agency is in Oslo, Norway.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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GSR Revenue Group is a Business Consulting company established in 2023. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kurudusonnenahalli, India
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Equantum cloud technologies pvt ltd is an Enterprise App Modernization company established in 2023. The team offers Enterprise App Modernization and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Labruge, Portugal
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Launched in 2020, Brandflex is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Makati City, Philippines
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Established in 2023, Quantum Growth is an AI Agents company. Their services include AI Agents and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Assured Velocity Limited is a Business Consulting company. Their small team of employees is located in London, England. Their team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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Automating with AI is a social media marketing company located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2026, Routetics is a small AI Agents company. Their services include AI Agents and Generative AI.
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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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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% CRM Consulting and SI10% 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.
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.