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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Imaginatio Agencia de Marketing Digital is a small CRM consulting and SI company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Cloudtech is an app development firm. Located in Dublin, Ireland, the company was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Mobile App Development and cloud consulting & 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Nuvoll Desarrollo Web is a web development company. Their small team is located in Bogotá, Colombia. Their team offers Web Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Technoid, a small software development firm, is headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thành phố Vinh, Vietnam
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RedSand is a custom software development company. The Thành phố Vinh, Vietnam-based company was founded in 2010. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Innobyte Tecnología S de RL de CV is a Guadalajara, Mexico-based custom software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Custom software development company BST MEXICO is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. They focus on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Consorcio is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Guadalajara, Mexico and have small team. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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3Creatives is a software development company. Founded in 2002, the agency is in Cali, Colombia. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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Small Advertising company ammanseo , is in Amman, Jordan. Their services include Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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The Virtual Edge, an Advertising company, is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kloof, South Africa
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Virtually There is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2011 and provide CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chittagong, Bangladesh
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Custom software development firm Chief ERP Systems is based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aberdeen, Scotland
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Marketec is a web design company. The agency is based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Their services include Web Design and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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RIGHT TIME LIMITED is a software development company. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh and have small team. Their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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Kalibroida Technology Solutions is a small AI development company in Sunnyvale, California and Pune, India. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Tomato Fish Marketing is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Oziom Technologies Canada Inc. Is a custom software development firm. The agency is based in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Software development company TechnoRoot Bangladesh is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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INNOVOE, a small custom software development company, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team offers Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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X402 Limited, a custom software development company, is located in Glasgow , Scotland. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Small Advertising company I Pro Advisers, is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hailey, ID
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CTS - Computer Talk Services Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company located in Hailey, Idaho. The team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Hashtag Consulting is a data analytics company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and are located in دبي, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spartanburg, SC
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BLogix, a Business Consulting company, is in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Their services include Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham , England
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Digital Rainbow Project Consultants is a small Birmingham , England-based custom software development company. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Interactions Marketing is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team is located in București, Romania. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Voorhees Township, NJ
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Business Consulting company E3 Consulting was launched in 2008. The team specializes in Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Issaquah, WA
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Monster Development is a CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Graphic Design and were launched in 1995. The firm is in Issaquah, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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BoydTech Design, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Knoxville, Tennessee and focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing. The firm was launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, MA
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Digital Wavefront is a Content Marketing company. In Bedford, Massachusetts, their small team provides Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. The company was founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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POS hawaii is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Honolulu, Hawaii-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Software KC is an Overland Park, Kansas-based software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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First Draft Marketing LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2016. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Shift One Labs, a website development company, was established in 2010. Based in Richmond, Virginia, the team specializes in Web Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Accounting company ECI e-automate was established in 1995. The team specializes in Accounting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is headquartered in Provo, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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Tecnobe Tecnología is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2002. The small team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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PCM is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Leeds, England, their team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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MAD SYSTEMS is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 1996. The firm offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Straßlach-Dingharting, Germany
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CRM Information Systems is a small Straßlach-Dingharting, Germany-based custom software development company. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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NECT is a small -based cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Genova, Italy
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Webh24.it, a CRM consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Genova, Italy. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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Código Forte is a mobile app development firm. Their team is based in Asunción, Paraguay and focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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SERIALNET is a software development firm. They are located in Barcelona, Spain. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Torino, Italy
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Founded in 1999, PRO.FILE Italia is a custom software development company. Based in Torino, Italy, the team offers Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Luitporia Software Consult is a CRM consulting and SI company located in Livermore, California. They provide CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cali, Colombia
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Gmarketing is an Advertising company. They are in Cali, Colombia and have small team. Their team specializes in Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Small software development company Netzcom Desarrollo Integral S de RL de CV, is located in Monterrey, Mexico. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Panama City, Panama
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Small software development firm La Casa del Software, is based in Panama City, Panama. The team offers Custom Software Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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Mundoware is a custom software development company. They specialize in Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2007.
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List of the Top 15 CRM Companies
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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
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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.