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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Top Information is a cloud consulting & SI company. They were launched in 2009 and provide cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Istanbul, TĂĽrkiye
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Phone answering service bcc is based in Istanbul, TĂĽrkiye. Established in 2020, the team provides Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chennai, India
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Tiara Consulting Services Inc, a data analytics company, was launched in 2006. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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In Chicago, Illinois and Bengaluru, India, Race2Cloud Tech is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2016, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rockledge, FL
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Imagine Believe Realize, LLC. Is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2007. The agency specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Content Marketing company Yaddly was established in 2019. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Surrey, Canada
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Headquartered in Surrey, Canada, Kindlebit Global is a midsize Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sevilla, Spain
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Ayesa is a big data analytics company. Headquartered in Sevilla, Spain, their large team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. The agency was founded in 1966.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madrid, Spain
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SCI Serviclients is a business intelligence company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and is located in Madrid, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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SoftClouds is a cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2005. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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CLIENTSFirst Consulting is an Email Marketing company. The agency is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Grand Rapids, MI
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1 Bold Step is a Marketing Strategy company. They are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have midsize team. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Based in Bellevue, Washington, RedCloud Consulting is a Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Utrecht, Netherlands
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SMS Marketing company Tripolis | Now Spotler is located in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established in 2004, the team focuses on SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bratislava, Slovakia
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Crystal Call, a phone answering service, was founded in 2004. The team specializes in Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI and is located in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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ClickNext Co.,Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2010, the company focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Machelen, Belgium
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Headquartered in Machelen, Belgium, Ariad Belgium is a midsize pay per click agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBeverly Hills, CA
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Snohat is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Beverly Hills, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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Stellar IT Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2018, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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EJAmerica is a big data analytics company located in Irvine, California. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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Cnetric Global Inc. Is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2003. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Calgary, Canada
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Midsize data analytics company Canopy One Solutions Inc, is based in Calgary, Canada and Chantilly, Virginia. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Custom software development firm TopMindz was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Toronto, Canada and Princeton, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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ATECNA is an UX design company. In Montréal, Canada and Wasquehal, France, the team provides UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jersey City, NJ
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Response Informatics is a midsize Jersey City, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westlake, OH
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Nitor Partners is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Westlake, Ohio. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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Cyborg Developers is a branding company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Launched in 2019, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buenos Aires, Argentina
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RH+TecnologĂa is a midsize Miami, Florida-based custom software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sweet Springs, MO
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MCH Strategic Data, a midsize CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Sweet Springs, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Market Research.
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Felkam Commerce is an UX agency. Based in Cupertino, California and Frisco, North Carolina, their team offers UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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GRIFFIN Global Technologies, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2009. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pittsford, NY
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User experience company Envision (A Netsmartz Company) is headquartered in Pittsford, New York. Their services include UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Malaberg is a London, England-based Content Writing Services company. They provide Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Bridget Garner (BG Marketing) is a small Advertising company located in. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Koval is a SEO agency. Their midsize team is based in Vancouver, Washington. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Brightpearl by Sage is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2007, the firm is located in Austin, Texas. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Linksoft Technologies is a midsize New York, New York-based business intelligence company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Neesites is a Digital Strategy company established in 2023. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Rivery is a big data analytics company founded in 2017. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in London, England and New York City, New
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bend, OR
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Zuri Group is a midsize web design company headquartered in Bend, Oregon. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Petersburg, FL
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ISOCRATES, LLC is a midsize St. Petersburg, Florida-based big data analytics company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pleasanton, CA
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DotSolved Systems Inc. Is a data analytics company. They are in Pleasanton, California and have midsize team of experts. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madrid, Spain
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Technology Holdings is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team is located in Madrid, Spain and offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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TechExcel, Inc. Is a midsize IT strategy consulting company launched in 1992. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montebelluna, Italy
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Pat Group is a midsize IT strategy consulting company located in Montebelluna, Italy. The team provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Established in 1979, Metafile Information Systems, Inc. Is a Robotics Process Automation company. The midsize team specializes in Robotics Process Automation and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Barangaroo, Australia
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Testpoint is an Application Testing company established in 2008. Headquartered in Barangaroo, Australia, the team offers Application Testing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orlando, FL
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GB Advisors is an IT strategy consulting company. They are headquartered in Orlando, Florida and have midsize team. They offer IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Brainsquare , an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 1998. The team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, MD
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SMX is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 1995. The large team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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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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37.7/40.018.6/20 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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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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$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
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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.