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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SAR Custom Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2023. The firm provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Rotherham, England
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Balliante is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2019. In Rotherham, England and Middlesbrough, England, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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CT Solutions Private Limited, a web development firm, was established in 2016. The agency focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brodła, Poland
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EWOSOFT is an IT strategy consulting company. The company is located in Brodła, Poland and Kraków, Poland. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dover, NH
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Solvit, a data analytics company, offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. The agency is located in Dover, New Hampshire.
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JMA Consulting, an IT strategy consulting company, was established in 2008. The company focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Eagle Pass, TX
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Impulzion Marketing is an Eagle Pass, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2015, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Northwind Technologies is a CRM consulting and SI company. The West Palm Beach, Florida-based company was established in 2005. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Branding agency Radish Agency provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2024.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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CRM consulting and SI company Near Partner was established in 2017. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation and is headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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ADME Veebiarendus ja Reklaam OÜ, a Digital Strategy company, offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The company is located in Tallinn, Estonia.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Established in 2010, Advanced Systemics is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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Binalyto, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2018. Based in Calicut, India, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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DX8 Technologies is an UX design agency launched in 2023. The small team specializes in UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Koka Technology - ERP | CRM is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Chennai, India-based agency was established in 2013. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Sahaj Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2009.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2023, Grantbot Consulting LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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Launched in 2020, Bizzntek Ltd is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rīga, Latvia
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Established in 2008, Lailio Solutions SIA is an IT strategy consulting company. The small team specializes in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Adelaide, Australia, CodeOne Infotech Pty Ltd is a small CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hastings, England
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Goldstar IT Consultancy Ltd is a web design agency. Launched in 2015, the company offers Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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ERP consulting and SI company Force5 inc. Specializes in ERP consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting. They were founded in 2007.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Digitize is an Adelaide, Australia-based IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2015, Moving Engine is a social media marketing company. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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A2Z Billings is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2006.
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Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, Ready Logic is an IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
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DataConcept is a social media marketing company. They were established in 2015, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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Cloud consulting & SI company Expansion Soft is in Dover, Delaware. They offer cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Teknovative Consultation LLP is an ERP consulting and SI company launched in 2017. Located in Rajkot, India, the team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oak Brook, IL
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AreaClicks is a social media marketing company founded in 2004. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SJM Softech Pvt Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company. Located in New Delhi, India, the firm was launched in 2005. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Launched in 1997, Operant Infotech is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Nanbis is a social media marketing agency. Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, the agency was established in 2016. Their services include Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Dotoit Web Builder is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Patiala, India. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, Astute Solution is a CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Established in 2018, Thinklytics is a big data analytics company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Consulting and is in Austin, Texas.
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Founded in 2021, Safala Softech is a mobile app development company. In Jersey City, New Jersey, the team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bayrut, Lebanon
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Headquartered in Bayrut, Lebanon, Sharptag is a small software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Zero B.S. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is based in Sydney, Australia. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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Undefined Design, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2016. In Atlanta, Georgia, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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K2DQ is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Appdraft is an IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2018, the firm focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vilvoorde, Belgium
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Transformative is an Email Marketing company established in 2020. The small team provides Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Delta4, a CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Mithapur, India and Ahmedabad, India. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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Albatross Deconstructed, a branding agency, is in Orange, California and Deming, New Mexico. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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PROWISE CONSULTING is a Business Consulting company. The team is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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PanoramAI is an IT strategy consulting company. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company was launched in 2025. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Nomo Web Media is a web design company. Based in Tucker, Georgia, their team specializes in Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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Founded in 2023, XFERWORX is an IT strategy consulting company. The firm provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Greater Landover, MD
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WooMethods is a small AI Consulting company launched in 2025. Their team provides AI Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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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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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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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% CRM Consulting and SI10% Other
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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.