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 103 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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Desynit Limited is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2000. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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CRM consulting and SI company Streamline Advisors provides CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting. They are headquartered in Rye Beach, New Hampshire.
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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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Founded in 2011, CRM Team Global is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and is headquartered in Bishops Stortford, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Launch CRM is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Winnipeg, Canada. The team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Silver Lined Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. The London, England-based firm was founded in 2011. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Founded in 2003, Nubik is a CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gainesville, FL
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Stony Point, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2011, the company focuses on CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Ventas Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Frisco, Texas-based team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glenelg, Australia
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Big Data Digital is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Glenelg, Australia-based firm provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenacres, FL
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Launched in 2010, Yellow Brick Systems is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sindelfingen, Germany
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Launched in 1992, logicline is a CRM consulting and SI and mobile app development company. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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NeuNet Technologies , a CRM consulting and SI company, was established in 2005. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Launched in 2007, Onivation is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oulu, Finland
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Biit is a CRM consulting and SI and custom software development company. Their team is based in Oulu, Finland. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9KĂĽssnacht, Switzerland
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SMARTrms GmbH is a KĂĽssnacht, Switzerland-based CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Burlington, VT
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Big data company and CRM consulting and SI company Definitive Healthcare provides BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI. They were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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CRM consulting and SI company CRM Toolbox was launched in 2014. The agency focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Sales Outsourcing.
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BGlobal Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Doral, Florida and have midsize team. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Oceandata is a small CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hamilton, Canada
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Ontario Trade Printers Inc., d.b.a. OTP Design-Works is a CRM consulting and SI company. Located in Hamilton, Canada, the team offers CRM consulting and SI.
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Gestion BSP is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2011, the agency is located in Québec, Canada. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Cloud Development Resources is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Nashville, Tennessee and have midsize team. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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Dillon Technology Group is a small Round Rock, Texas-based CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
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Blue Arc, LLC is a small Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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In Reston, Virginia, Macedon Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cassopolis, MI
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Success with CRM Consulting Inc is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were launched in 2008 and offer CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Barcelona, Spain
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KPS is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. Their midsize team is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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Midsize data analytics company and CRM consulting and SI company Axazure, is located in Barcelona, Spain. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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SmarterBusiness.ie is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2014, their team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Orby Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are based in Dublin, Ireland and have small team. They offer CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delgany, Ireland
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SERCAA is a small Delgany, Ireland-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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CRM consulting and SI company Computech was established in 2000. The team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Sparkrock, a midsize CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI company, is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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CRM consulting and SI company Rio Canada Inc. Was launched in 2013. The team offers CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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Data Axle, a Direct Marketing company, offers Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The firm is in Dallas, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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EnquiryBot is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2018, their team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Westbrook International Ltd is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. The company is in London, England. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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ALPHA Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Sheffield, England. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI.
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CRM consulting and SI company Aphidas Solutions specializes in CRM consulting and SI. They are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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Bits In Glass is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2002. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Cadalys, Inc. Is a San Francisco, California-based CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madeira Beach, FL
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CloudROI, a CRM consulting and SI company, was established in 2016. The firm specializes in CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pier Head, England
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CloudJungle is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Pier Head, England. Their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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CRM consulting and SI company CrossPeak Solutions provides CRM consulting and SI. They were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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CyanGate is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2007. The firm specializes in CRM consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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CETDIGIT is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Dover, Delaware-based agency was established in 2012. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Dextara Digital is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2019. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Lucro is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2022 and offer CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2015, Silver Softworks is a small CRM consulting and SI company based in London, England. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cocoa Beach, FL
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Southern Cloud Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Cocoa Beach, Florida-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI.
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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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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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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$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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$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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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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32.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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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$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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$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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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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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.