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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Urbantech Digital AI & Automations Solutions is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Cebu City, Philippines. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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CRM consulting and SI company WINTEH d.o.o. Is based in Postojna, Slovenia. They provide CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI and were launched in 2017.
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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Change Hive is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2015. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Prism Global Marketing Solutions is a Content Marketing company. The Phoenix, Arizona-based team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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ICallify is a call center company. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the firm provides Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Coventry, England
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AXImprove Ltd is an IT managed services company. Their team is based in Coventry, England and Kincardine, Scotland. The firm provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bells Yew Green, England
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Marketing Delivery, an Email Marketing company, is in Bells Yew Green, England. They offer Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leicester, England
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Effect digital is an user experience company established in 2008. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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Hook Digital, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in São Paulo, Brazil. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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403IT Solution, an IT managed services company, is located in Calgary, Canada. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Custom software development firm Tenwave Infotech Pvt Ltd was established in 2010. The company focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carlow, Ireland
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Founded in 2011, Maven TM Limited is a call center. In Carlow, Ireland, the team specializes in Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rijeka, Croatia
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Lauris is a Rijeka, Croatia-based CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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NOD Baltic is a Cybersecurity company. They specialize in Cybersecurity and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2005. The company is in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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ALCASYS Czech Republic, s.r.o., an unified communications consulting & SI company, was founded in 2022. The firm provides unified communications consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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IT strategy consulting company Seekware was launched in 2014. The firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and Artificial Intelligence, and is midsize.
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$5,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Headquartered in Durban, South Africa, Swift Spark Media is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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Liber Agência digital is a social media marketing agency. In São Mateus, Brazil, the company was founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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CRM consulting and SI company Leapsac is headquartered in Bareilly, India. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Hub Services is an Advertising company. Based in Delhi, India, their team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerGrand Junction, CO
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Pipeline Autopsy is an IT strategy consulting company. The team is headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, and their services include IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Sharoze Iftikhar is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Haarlem, Netherlands
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MIAX - Digital Marketing Agency, a SEO services firm, is located in Haarlem, Netherlands. Launched in 2010, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Founded in 2021, DigitalCrafters, a small user experience company, is in San Diego, California. Their team provides UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Founded in 2019, Webiee is a small Gorlice, Poland-based website development firm. Their team specializes in Web Development and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9La Grange, KY
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Based in La Grange, Kentucky, American Dreams Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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See all 1 projectsElisol offers comprehensive services in web and mobile development, marketing, social media management, and SEO. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver integrated solutions and their commitment to client satisfaction. Clients praised their project management, timely delivery, and responsiveness, noting significant improvements in user engagement, efficiency, and brand visibility.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Custom software development company OnlyExcel provides Custom Software Development and Web Development. They are in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Taheri Developers is a small software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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ILRAA Data & Analytics is a big data company. Their small team of employees is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Noida, India
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CloudCentric Infotech, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2014. The company focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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CultureCounts is a small Business Consulting company located in New York, New York. Their services include Business Consulting and HR Consulting.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ridgewood, NY
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E-commerce development company Digideo LLC was launched in 2012. The agency provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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CRM consulting and SI company Ayarise Tech Matrix was founded in 2024. Located in Delhi, India, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and Email Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsAt Score Code , we deliver intelligent technology solutions that help organizations scale, adapt, and lead in the digital age. From startups to enterprises, we partner with clients across
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2009, Adamant Systems is an IT staff augmentation company. The agency specializes in IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bhubaneswar, India
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Launched in 2015, Capdeal Realty Care Pvt. Ltd. Is a custom software development company. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, India, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Branding.
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Headquartered in Manchester, England, i313 media is a public relations firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Cloud consulting & SI company Belitsoft Software Development Company is based in Warszawa, Poland and Durham, North Carolina. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Stackexpert is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, GenialTech SAS is a small CRM consulting and SI company. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frankfort, IL
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KBK Communications is a small CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2009.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Yangon, Myanmar
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Located in Yangon, Myanmar, B360 Marketing Consulting Firm is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faridabad, India
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Founded in 2012, Yatharthriti it services pvt ltd is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Small big data company Hyphen Technology, is in London, England. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerManchester, England
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Scryla Consultancy Ltd is a Business Consulting company. The agency is located in Manchester, England. Their services include Business Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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Supreme International Pte. Ltd. Is a Singapore, Singapore-based mobile app development company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baghdad, Iraq
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INTEGRATED PATH is an ERP consulting and SI company. Based in Baghdad, Iraq, their team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Founded in 2019, Lentera Technologies Private Limited is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI, and is midsize.
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Business Rankers LLC is an app development firm. Their midsize team is in Orlando, Florida and Kalispell, Montana. Their services include Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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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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37.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Jersey City, NJ
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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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.