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 / hr50 - 249Westmont, IL
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RSTAR Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Westmont, Illinois-based agency was launched in 2000. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Budapest, Hungary
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Mndwrk Technologies Ltd. Is an IT staff augmentation company. Their team is in Budapest, Hungary and focuses on IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight their expertise and professionalism, with 100% satisfaction, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their proactive approach and strong communication skills, emphasizing the value they provide in CRM Consulting and SI services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woburn, MA
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Intellezy, a Business Consulting company, is based in Woburn, Massachusetts and Lawrence, Massachusetts. They specialize in Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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Sofomo is a business intelligence company. They are in Wrocław, Poland and San Francisco, California. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Pedro Garza GarcĂa, Mexico
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Interius is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in San Pedro Garza GarcĂa, Mexico and provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Xpedeon Software is a CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Veevo Tech, a CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Islamabad, Pakistan and Peshawar, Pakistan. They offer CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services and were founded in 2012.
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Look for Leads, a SEO company, was founded in 2015. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Launched in 2005, SunSmart Technology is a midsize IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Achieva is an IT strategy consulting company. The team is located in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, and their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Arsenal is a Marcq-en-Barœul, France-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Print Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Qmin Infotech Pvt. Ltd is a small Ahmedabad, India-based CRM consulting and SI company. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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White Box Analytics Pty Limited, a big data company, is located in Sydney, Australia. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting and were established in 2014.
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DigiMenial is a small Email Marketing company established in 2022. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Brisbane, Australia
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Elevature is a Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and CRM consulting and SI, and the firm is in South Brisbane, Australia.
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Upficient is an other IT consulting and SI company. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware. Their team provides other IT consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Equanax is an AI Consulting company. Launched in 2022, the agency is headquartered in London, England. Their team focuses on AI Consulting and AI Agents.
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Simplio Software is a software development company founded in 2019. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Launched in 2025, Data Bloom Business Support is a small CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in Birmingham, England. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Founded in 2002, Coral Team is a software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Lein Digital is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Arbela Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and are headquartered in Irvine, California and Los Angeles, California.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Panchkula, India
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Based in Panchkula, India, Lasting Software Pvt. Ltd. Is a custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kuta, Indonesia
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Established in 2012, Clearscope Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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B2b Smarter Group Ltd is an IT managed services company. They were founded in 2008, and their services include IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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Small e-commerce development company Moving Primates GmbH, is based in MĂĽnchen, Germany and Sankt Johann in Tirol, Austria. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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EmailTooltester is an Email Marketing company. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, the agency offers Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Clarkston, Scotland
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Founded in 2025, Edderton Scott is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bannockburn, IL
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Headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, Hourless is a small web design company. The team offers Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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Founded in 2015, Sygeon is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Launched in 2020, Tigan Lab is a small custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Image in a Box is an IT strategy consulting company. They provide IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2012.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Established in 2003, Smartbridge is a midsize Houston, Texas-based IT strategy consulting company. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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THTG is a big data company based in Poznań, Poland. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249ReykjavĂk, Iceland
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Annata is an ERP consulting and SI company based in ReykjavĂk, Iceland. They provide ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2001.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Maisons-Laffitte, France
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In Maisons-Laffitte, France, TVH Consulting is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Custom software development firm Twilight IT Solutions is located in Puducherry, India. Founded in 2012, the team offers Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Prowess Software Services PVT LTD is a software development firm. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India and Irving, Texas, the team offers Custom Software Development and Blockchain.
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Global Enterprise Networks is a web design agency. The Nottingham, England-based firm provides Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Southlake, TX
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IT strategy consulting company Access Global Group was founded in 2011. The team provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and is based in Southlake, Texas and Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Sapours Technologies Pvt Ltd is an e-commerce development company founded in 2015. The team provides E-Commerce Development and ERP consulting and SI and is in Pune, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Founded in 2020, XTR Solutions is an IT strategy consulting company. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Marketing Automation Canada is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2008, the company is based in Toronto, Canada. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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UX design agency D X Technologies LLC (Saudi Apps) is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They focus on UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2012, DAX Software Solutions is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Padah Solutions, an IT strategy consulting company, was established in 2018. The firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lake Mary, FL
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Launched in 2007, Integrass is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Genic Solutions Pte Ltd, a software development company, was launched in 2020. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is in Singapore, Singapore.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Suwanee, GA
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EConsultants Inc. Is a Conversion Optimization company. They are in Suwanee, Georgia and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Architectural Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SassyOS Technology is a midsize social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2016.
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$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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$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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32.3/40.016.2/20 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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$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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$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.