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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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249London, England
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Core Technology Systems Ltd is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and were established in 1990. The firm is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Nodus Technologies is an e-commerce development company. Their small team is located in Anaheim, California and China. Their services include E-Commerce Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation 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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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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MIBAR.net is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Duluth, GA
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SIS Software is a CRM consulting and SI company. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, the firm offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Renton, WA
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The Resource Group is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in Renton, Washington, the agency was established in 1988. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Farmington Hills, MI
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The TM Group, a CRM consulting and SI company, was launched in 1984. Located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jefferson, LA
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Coe & Company is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 1985. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Roma, Italy
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Snapcom Srl is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Roma, Italy. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Symmetrics Group is a Corporate Training & Coaching company established in 2010. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Panamá, Panama
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Ingenieria Informática is a small Panamá, Panama-based software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burbank, CA
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CRM consulting and SI company Skyline Consultants was founded in 2018. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Martin and Associates is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were established in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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In Madison, Wisconsin, Emelar Consulting Group is a cloud consulting & SI company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Habenae Consulting is a London, England-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Halifax, Canada
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CloudKettle is a cloud consulting & SI company. Headquartered in Halifax, Canada, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
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Located in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, Bright System Limited is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2012, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glen Allen, VA
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CloudQnect, LLC is a Glen Allen, Virginia-based CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio, Cross Cloud Ops, LLC is a small CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Admin Within is a small CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Hexagone Digitale is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in Paris, France, the company offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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CRM consulting and SI company Corrao Group was established in 2002. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Flinders Park, Australia
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Launched in 2019, Kaizen ICT is a small cloud consulting & SI company in Flinders Park, Australia. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rueil-Malmaison, France
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Small CRM consulting and SI company Evolving Consulting, is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France and Yaoundé, Cameroon. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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RevelationAI is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in , the firm was launched in 2020. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Founded in 2008, Digital Aquila Inc is a small Washington, District of Columbia-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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SalesLabX is a CRM consulting and SI company in Austin, Texas. Launched in 2018, the team offers CRM consulting and SI and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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APPSInvent Inc., a small CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Endiem is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small Houston, Texas-based team offers CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI. The company was launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Herndon, VA
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CRM consulting and SI company EKASYS Inc. Was launched in 2010. The small team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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Established in 1998, Forefront Technologies is a small IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Virginia Beach, VA
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CRM consulting and SI company Port & Starboard was founded in 2015. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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Launched in 1998, CCP Global is a small CRM consulting and SI company. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Located in London, England, Hyphen8 is a Financial Consulting company. Their services include Financial Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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CRM consulting and SI company HelpCrunch is located in Wilmington, Delaware and Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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Flexur Systems is an IoT development company in Mississauga, Canada. The team specializes in IoT development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Belacom is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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Sapear Inc is a CRM consulting and SI company. The company is in Houston, Texas. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore
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Small CRM consulting and SI company Portqii, is based in Toronto, Canada and Singapore. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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42 Agency, a SEO services firm, is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Elevate Agency is a CRM consulting and SI company. In Paris, France, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Grouper is a CRM consulting and SI company. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and London, England, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49København, Denmark
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Founded in 2017, Hybrid Professionals is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting and is in København, Denmark.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Four Corners, FL
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Cathexis Partners is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Four Corners, Florida-based firm was established in 2008. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Quezon City, Philippines
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Hooman Design Corporation is an ERP consulting and SI company. The Quezon City, Philippines-based team offers ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2021, TOYOSOFT is a web design company. Their team offers Web Design and ERP consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Audalis is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Flakio is a web design agency. Their team is headquartered in Montréal, Canada and provides Web Design and Email Marketing.
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Flow Crest, a Digital Strategy company, is in Tema, Ghana. They offer Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Los Angeles, California, IT21ST, LLC is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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Swara Software Technologies is a small Ahmedabad, India-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting 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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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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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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33.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.