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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Diwave is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2012, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services. The firm is headquartered in L'viv, Ukraine.
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See all 1 projectsAutoesta is a leading automation and CRM implementation powerhouse, recognized as the best Go High Level Expert trusted by businesses across the US, UK, and Dubai. We specialize in helping
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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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Content Marketing company Prami Growth Agency is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Enschede, Netherlands
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Based in Enschede, Netherlands, Score Agency is a Product Design company. The team provides Product Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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See all 1 projectsSynesis Development is a Ukraine-based software team thatbuilds digital systems for businesses outgrowing templatesand spreadsheets. We don't just write code - we designend-to-end systems that
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Gate 39 Media, a custom software development company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2003, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Prismware Technologies, a custom software development firm, was founded in 2021. The team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$75,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Wazema Digital Solutions is a small web design agency. The team provides Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 2 projectsDOT IT Your Website Design and Development Company in Dubai DOT IT is a Dubai-based digital agency helping businesses grow through modern design, smart technology, and simple automation. We
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsDigital Route is a growth-focused marketing agency that builds high-performing acquisition systems for service-based businesses. We don’t sell clicks, impressions, or vanity metrics, we deliver
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Matsyaa Infotech is a small Chennai, India-based IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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ISy TEk is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Bogotá, Colombia, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Castalia, NC
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Sente Media Group, Inc. Is a small Castalia, North Carolina-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Klein Consulting, LLC is a Chicago, Illinois-based business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Small user experience agency OmnisGO, is in. Their services include UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Singapore
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Big data company Digital Business People Pte. Ltd. Was launched in 2018. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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IT strategy consulting company Skandha IT Services Pvt Ltd is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Techno Serve Software Solutions is a web development company. The small Bury, England-based team specializes in Web Development and CRM consulting and SI. The company was established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Bithut Limited is an IT managed services company. Their small team is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team specializes in IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Systema Solutions Inc. Is an ERP consulting and SI company located in Calgary, Canada. They focus on ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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LITS DISTRIBUTION is a Cybersecurity company. The agency is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Cybersecurity and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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VoIPinger, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2017. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hypernix Sdn Bhd, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2021. The agency offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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Employ virtual is a Newark, Delaware-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2021, Odinbi Corporation is an IT strategy consulting company. Based in , the team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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FutureCloud Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company. Headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India, their team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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BitConcat | Software Development Company is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency is in Manchester, England. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Launched in 2021, GeoDataTek Inc. Is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team offers ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Randburg, South Africa
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In Randburg, South Africa, Hamonate Consulting is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Palm Beach, FL
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CyberSells is a West Palm Beach, Florida-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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In Gurugram, India, inexa Technology is a cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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ERP consulting and SI company eWAY Innovations and Automations is in Hyderabad, India and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They focus on ERP consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Graphic design company Incresco is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The team provides Graphic Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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CRM consulting and SI company Avense Tech is based in Hadera, Israel and Hadera, Israel. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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ZIZ INC. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2018, their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Martino Buon Albergo, Italy
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Rexpondo is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2018. The agency provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Cloud consulting & SI company REVES BI was established in 2018. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49West Palm Beach, FL
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Retailbox is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2017. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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K & A Innovations is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company is located in Gray, Tennessee. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Founded in 2009, 3gistix, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Dallas, Texas. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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TRUSTWAVES is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2019. The firm is based in.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Meriden, CT
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NeeFox® is a social media marketing firm. They are in Meriden, Connecticut and Lahore, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kuniyamuthur, India
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Smartxoft is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were founded in 2014 and provide CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tiruchirappalli, India
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RoyalMaan Technologies is a big data company established in 2024. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Addax is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their team is based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The agency provides CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Articod Digital Lab is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2018, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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ATMT Inc. Is an Advertising company. The firm is located in Prague, Czech Republic. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Tamesa Tech is a web design agency. The company is headquartered in LA, California. Their services include Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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Creyox Technologies is a web development firm. Headquartered in Rajkot, India, their small team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development. The agency was established in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Nagercoil, India
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Artic Nine Creative Agency is a SEO services firm located in Nagercoil, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and 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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$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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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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32.6/40.016.4/20 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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32.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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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$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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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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.