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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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 - 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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$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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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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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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9São José dos Campos, Brazil
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Agência by Skull | SEO, Google Ads e Criação de sites is a branding firm. Their small team is based in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Their services include Branding and Search Engine
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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Danixsoft is an IT strategy consulting company. In Lahore, Pakistan, the firm provides IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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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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ZentraCo is an Ileogbo, Nigeria-based SEO agency. Established in 2025, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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IPullRank is an user experience company. The company is based in New York, New York. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London , England
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Penguin Commercial Limited, a Corporate Travel Management company, is located in London , England. The team focuses on Corporate Travel Management and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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GOBI Technologies, Inc. Is a big data analytics company in New York, New York and Baltimore, Maryland. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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Aegis Softwares is a custom software development company launched in 2003. The agency provides Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lakewood, CO
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ERP Advisors Group is an ERP consulting and SI company. They were established in 2010 and specialize in ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chalandri, Greece
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BEWISE is a small IT strategy consulting company. They specialize in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2018.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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Highbridge is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2020, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation. The agency is based in Fishers, Indiana.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nürnberg, Germany
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PixelMechanics | Michael Rohrmüller is a small AI Agents company established in 2008. Their services include AI Agents and CRM consulting and SI.
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Savvy Software Solutions Inc is an IT managed services company established in 2016. The company offers IT managed services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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Momentum Data, a midsize Demand Generation Marketing company, is in London, England and Barcelona, Spain. The team specializes in Demand Generation Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsAt DesignDiverso, we design and build custom dashboards, portals, and operational software systems that help growing businesses improve efficiency, visibility, and workflow performance. Our work
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Kenayos technology is a mobile application development company launched in 2024. The team provides Mobile App Development and Web Development and is in Surat, India.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ikeja, Nigeria
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Intercom Nigeria, a phone answering service, is based in Ikeja, Nigeria and FCT, Nigeria. They provide Call Center Services and unified communications consulting & SI and were established in 2010.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Established in 2018, ParksideTech is an IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Launched in 2014, Partner Economy, LLC is a small unified communications consulting & SI company. Their services include unified communications consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Ntegro, a custom software development firm, is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vero Beach, FL
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TechOps Partners is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is located in Vero Beach, Florida. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Ilford, England
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Ánesi Maison Studios is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Ilford, England, their team offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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BizSolutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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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
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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.