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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Advertising company Digital Reach Online Solutions is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Established in 2013, the team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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E-Business Consulting is a small Padova, Italy-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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IT managed services company Kelley Austin focuses on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI. They are headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Melon is a Digital Strategy company. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois and Apex, North Carolina. Their team offers Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Antwerpen, Belgium
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Comways is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Paris, France-based team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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EvoCRM Ltd. Is a business intelligence company. The Budapest, Hungary-based team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Braintree, MA
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Located in Braintree, Massachusetts, Confiance Tech Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beverly, MA
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Located in Beverly, Massachusetts, ITK Solutions Group is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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2PACE, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Paris, France. The team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boxborough, MA
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Opptinet Corporation is an IT managed services company. The small Boxborough, Massachusetts-based team provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI. The agency was established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Cloud consulting & SI company Salytics Inc. Was launched in 2011. The small team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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NavYaan is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Madhapur, India and focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Capptus is a web design agency. Located in Ciudad de México, Mexico, their team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Semper IT Inc is a software development company. Established in 2001, the agency provides Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Blessed essence is a Bogotá, Colombia-based big data company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Concord, CA
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CRM consulting and SI company SaaScend is based in Concord, California. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zollikofen, Switzerland
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Elvadata AG is an ERP consulting and SI company. Located in Zollikofen, Switzerland, the firm provides ERP consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Sylver Rain Consulting is a data analytics company. They are based in Washington, District of Columbia and have small team. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting &
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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Velg Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2011. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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International Group Call is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2014, the team provides Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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CYBER I UK is a cloud consulting & SI company. Based in City of London, England, the company was established in 2000. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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A2Z SAAS Private Limited is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2020, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Bryco, LLC is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Capri Software is a big data analytics company. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, the agency was established in 1987. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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MADOM Management is a business intelligence company. The Madrid, Spain-based team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Owings Mills, MD
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Founded in 1989, Mind Over Machines is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Cloudmaven ERP is an ERP consulting and SI company in Singapore, Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Established in 2018, ScaleOps™ | A RevOps Company is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockville, MD
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Launched in 2014, SR Pro Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Delivra is a social media marketing agency founded in 1999. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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SimplyCast is a small social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Based in Mississauga, Canada, Cosmos Sports & Entertainment is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nonthaburi, Thailand
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ANTS Marketing Technology is a SMS Marketing company. Located in Nonthaburi, Thailand, their small team focuses on SMS Marketing and Email Marketing. The firm was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Mobile Connect Thailand, a SMS Marketing company, is in Bangkok, Thailand. The team offers SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, SC
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Founded in 2008, Ravina Technologies is a small Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. Their team provides Recruitment Process Outsourcing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Big data company Variyas Global Solutions Inc was established in 2012. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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Prime Consulting Inc is an Email Marketing company. Based in Tacoma, Washington, their small team focuses on Email Marketing and cloud consulting & SI. The firm was established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Markham, Canada
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CRM consulting and SI company Arisoft was launched in 2005. The firm focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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CRM consulting and SI company Tekvaly focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI. They are headquartered in Brampton, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Link Consulting Services (LinkCS) is a CRM consulting and SI company located in Irvine, California. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Elicit, LLC, a Business Consulting company, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They specialize in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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Neutrino Advisory, an UX design company, is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and Mumbai, India. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lehi, UT
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Spinakr Solutions, LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2009. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntingdon, PA
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Liberty Fox Technologies is a software development firm. They are in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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Defined Ventures, Inc. Is a web design agency. Established in 2009, their team provides Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Holland, MI
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Thesis Technologies is a small business intelligence company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Haaltert, Belgium
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Digital Leader is a social media marketing firm based in Malaga, Spain and Haaltert, Belgium. The team offers Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Girona, Spain
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Neorg is a branding agency. Located in Girona, Spain, their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lyon, France
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CustomR, a branding firm, specializes in Branding and UX/UI Design. The agency is in Lyon, France.
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Blue Kanyon is a social media marketing agency in Newark, Delaware. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2018.
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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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37.1/40.018/20 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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49kamloops, Canada
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.7/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Thorold, Canada
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35.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St. Albert, Canada
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Orlando, FL
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Decatur, GA
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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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31.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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CRM Consultants FAQs
Many CRM consultants offer ample expertise in the field, but how do you select the best fit for your project? First, it's important to cultivate an understanding of the industry in order to set expectations. We've compiled some simple FAQs to help you do just that.
Clutch features companies that implement, customize, and optimize CRM platforms to drive sales, marketing, and service performance quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top CRM consulting and development companies for 2026 include:
Start with platform certifications that match your system (Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft partner status), then check recent verified reviews from clients in a similar industry and company size. Confirm the consultant's scope covers data migration and post-launch user-adoption training, not just initial setup — abandoned implementations are usually a training gap, not a software gap. Finally, align on project size and budget up front. The most common hiring mistake is engaging an unverified firm without confirming credentials or a clear adoption plan.
Clutch lists consultants across all major CRM platforms. The most common specializations are Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics, alongside firms working in Zoho, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Sugar CRM. Matching a consultant's platform certification (for example, a HubSpot Diamond Partner or a certified Salesforce partner) to the system you use is the fastest way to narrow the list.
Most CRM implementations take 2 to 6 months of active work. Timeline is driven by data-migration complexity, the number of integrations, how much custom development is required, and the depth of user-adoption training. Simple platform setups can finish in a few weeks; multi-system integrations for enterprise teams can run longer. Skipping the testing and training phases is the most common cause of delays and low adoption.
You can filter this directory by location to find consultants in your region or time zone. Clutch maintains local rankings for major markets — for example, CRM consultants in Austin and the broader Top CRM consultants in the United States — and platform-specific city pages such as Salesforce consultants in Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and New York. Local partners can be useful for on-site workshops, timezone overlap, and in-person training, though most CRM work today is delivered remotely.
CRM consulting projects on Clutch generally start at a $1,000 minimum project size. Hourly rates range from under $25 to $300+, with entry-level configuration and admin work commonly in the $25–$49/hr band and senior platform architects or specialized Salesforce/Dynamics work running $150–$300+/hr. Ongoing retainers typically fall between $2,000 and $10,000 per month, while larger implementation and systems-integration engagements can start around $25,000. Cost depends on platform complexity, data migration scope, customization, and the number of integrations.
A functional CRM consultant focuses on the business side — gathering requirements, mapping processes, defining strategy, and configuring the platform to match how your team works. A technical CRM consultant focuses on the engineering side — data models, custom API development, third-party integrations, deployment, and testing. Larger projects also distinguish strategy consultants (roadmap and platform selection) from implementation consultants (hands-on build and rollout). Many engagements use a mix, so it helps to define which phase you're hiring for before you shortlist.