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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Cyhermes Limited, a website development company, was founded in 2008. In Lekki, Nigeria, the team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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Launched in 2017, Cloudempiere is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP 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, 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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Established in 2008, The Richland Marketing House is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Belleville, Illinois.
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Blue Taurus Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Monee, Illinois and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Agent Sauce is a social media marketing company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Avon, CT
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Small SMS Marketing company JAL VISIONARY SOLUTIONS, LLC, is based in Avon, Connecticut. The team focuses on SMS Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davao City, Philippines
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Small social media marketing firm BeeSavvy LLC., is located in Dover, Delaware and Davao City, Philippines. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Kwikrelease Media is a SMS Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Lewes, Delaware. Their team offers SMS Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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JGRobo Marketing, Inc. Is a small SMS Marketing company. Founded in 2014, the team offers SMS Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parkland, FL
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Located in Parkland, Florida, Win Big Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Vonza is a SMS Marketing company established in 2020. Their services include SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ankara, TĂĽrkiye
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Codigno is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Ankara, TĂĽrkiye-based agency was established in 2022. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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BrandMail is a SMS Marketing company based in Surry Hills, Australia. The team offers SMS Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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SMS Marketing company touchSMS is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia. They provide SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Next2One is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Launched in 2020, WeScale brands is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Rule Communication is a SMS Marketing company. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Kharkiv, Ukraine and Visby, Sweden. Their services include SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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Established in 2018, New Era Consulting Group is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Nurch is a web design agency. They are in Rhome, Texas and have small team. They specialize in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keller, TX
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Genie Rocket, a Digital Strategy company, is in Keller, Texas. The team provides Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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Founded in 2011, Northeading Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Staffing.
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VLN Informatics Workforce Services, a CRM consulting and SI company, was launched in 2022. The agency focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Accounting, and is small.
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In London, England, Consulting Block is a cloud consulting & SI company. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2012.
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ITTConnect, a data analytics company, was established in 2017. The small team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Advanced Digital Experts , a small SEO agency, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO Strategy Consulting is a small SEO company located in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cumming, GA
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Software development firm Gamma Quest Inc provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI. They were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Camco Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2011 and offer CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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DB Tech Design, LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2008, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9State College, PA
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Founded in 2008, Yellow DUX is a web development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Lino Agency is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Alpharetta, Georgia and have small team of experts. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Based in Boise, Idaho, The Collective Experience is a branding firm. Launched in 2009, the team provides Branding and CRM consulting and SI.
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Augmentrix is an Email Marketing company based in Connecticut. Established in 2023, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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AJ Tatum Digital is a social media marketing company. They are located in Fairfax, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sanea Networks, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Pittsford, New York. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Venetia, PA
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CommerceConnect is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2003. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Studio Butterfly is a small Suresnes, France-based call center company. The team offers Call Center Services and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Riseable is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Servlink Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Billings, Montana and offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI. The agency was established in 2021.
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WaLa! is a Bridgewater, New York-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Event Marketing and were founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Echo IT Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. They provide cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, August Networks is a big data analytics company. Founded in 2007, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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OpenGravity , a branding agency, provide Branding and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were established in 2019.
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Agtek Solutions Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2014. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Koszalin, Poland
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Quick-Solution, a big data company, was established in 2011. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pompano Beach, FL
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Launched in 2018, Insightful Analytics, LLC is a Market Research company. The agency focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Emarcom is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 1998 and focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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In Charlotte, North Carolina, Baneth & Baker Analytics is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dayton, OH
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In Dayton, Ohio, PicSnippets is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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PennAlpha, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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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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$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.