Top Big Data Analytics Companies in the United States
Most U.S. companies have more data than they have insight. A capable big data analytics partner closes that gap — building the pipelines, models, dashboards, and governance frameworks that turn raw transactional and behavioral data into decisions you can actually act on.
Whether you need to stand up a modern data stack, run advanced analytics on customer behavior, or build predictive models for forecasting, the right U.S. analytics firm can compress months of internal work and bring tooling expertise (Snowflake, Databricks, dbt, Looker, Power BI) that's expensive to hire for directly. Clutch helps you compare top U.S. big data analytics companies through verified client reviews, service breakdowns, and pricing data. Filter by industry, project budget, or specific tools, and explore related directories:
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 32 projectsIndus Net Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a company specializing in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI, providing business intelligence and systems integration services. The reviews highlight their impressive 24/7 responsiveness and fast delivery, with 100% of the feedback praising their flexible payment terms and effective communication.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 8 projectsB3 Media Solutions Inc. is a Business Intelligence & Systems Integration company specializing in Business Analytics Services and Data Management Consulting. Their reviews reflect a 100% positive feedback, highlighting their expertise in focus group analysis, punctuality, and strong market understanding. Clients appreciate their strategic recommendations and effective communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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SpecPage from Revalize is a small big data analytics company. Launched in 2006, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sunrise, FL
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SERTICA, a big data analytics company, was founded in 1987. The company offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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Business intelligence company SimpleSoluShunz was launched in 2009. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, CA
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Syncari, a business intelligence company, was launched in 2019. The company provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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TIBCO EBX is a big data analytics company. Their midsize team is located in Palo Alto, California and specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI. The firm was launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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Founded in 2018, Matchbook AI is a big data analytics company. The small team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Launched in 2013, EPMware is a big data company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Element22 is a small data analytics company in San Jose, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rancho Cordova, CA
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Launched in 2022, xAQUA is a big data company. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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Big data analytics company CloudEQS was established in 2020. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is located in Santa Clara, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Business intelligence company EOT was founded in 2018. The small team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Generative AI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Montgomery, TX
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PiLog Group is a big data analytics company. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and is located in Montgomery, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Imidia is a data analytics company launched in 2011. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Campbell, CA
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GeoIdentity Inc, a big data analytics company, is located in Campbell, California. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, OH
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Gavroshe , a big data company, was established in 1982. The small team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paoli, PA
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BridgeView Life Sciences is a data analytics company. Their midsize team is in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Big data analytics company INKU is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canal Winchester, OH
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KEAE, LLC. Is a data analytics company. In Canal Winchester, Ohio, their small team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Robotics Process Automation. The agency was launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Asheville, NC
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Founded in 2018, ChannelTrace is a big data analytics company. The company offers BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dacula, GA
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Sierra Creek Consulting LLC is a data analytics company. The team is based in Dacula, Georgia, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Infosolve Technologies, Inc is a data analytics company. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hillsborough Township, NJ
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Maxxphase, Inc. Is a big data company launched in 2015. The company offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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Launched in 1991, AVS Systems, Inc is a small business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marlborough, MA
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Big data analytics company Data Driven Associates LLC is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Founded in 2020, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, MA
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Xprdata, a business intelligence company, is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cookeville, TN
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In Cookeville, Tennessee, Petkevich Enterprises, LLC is a business intelligence company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eugene, OR
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Data by Design, LLC is a data analytics company. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the company was launched in 1992. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shawnee, KS
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Founded in 2012, Invergence Inc is a big data analytics company. The company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Established in 2023, DataGence, a small big data analytics company, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Laurel, MD
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Integrated BI Solutions Inc is a big data company and cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2012. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Datafy Systems is a small Columbia, Maryland-based data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Naperville, IL
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Netra Technologies is a Naperville, Illinois-based business intelligence company. Founded in 1998, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Live Proxies is a business intelligence company. They were launched in 2020 and offer BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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Established in 2015, Hashwave Technologies Inc is a small Newark, Delaware-based big data analytics company. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Strong Scrubber is a business intelligence company. They are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have small team. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beaverton, OR
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DOSYAGO is a data analytics company. They are headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Chesterfield, MO
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Market Research company Premium Retail Services was launched in 1985. The large team focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Bluehawk Consulting is an IT managed services company. Established in 2011, the team specializes in IT managed services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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MKT Analytics is a small business intelligence company. Launched in 2013, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Providence, RI
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Midsize software development firm SQA Group, is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Innovate Group is a business intelligence company launched in 2015. The small team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Henderson, NV
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DuoWorld Inc is a small Henderson, Nevada-based big data analytics company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Walpole, MA
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Launched in 2018, lowtouch.ai is a midsize Walpole, Massachusetts-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Agents.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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See all 18 projectsKanerika is a Business Intelligence Consulting firm specializing in Big Data Solutions and Systems Integration Services. Across their reviews, clients noted significant improvements in data management, reporting speed, and decision-making capabilities. Positive feedback was prevalent, with approximately 95% of reviewers highlighting their value for cost and customized solutions, while around 20% mentioned areas for improvement in project timelines and training.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Frisco, TX
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Netwrix Corporation is a Frisco, Texas-based IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2006, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Capte is an IoT development company. Founded in 2016, the agency offers IoT development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Carmel, IN
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GyanSys Inc. Is an Application Management & Support company. Their team is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana and Bengaluru, India and offers Application Management & Support and ERP consulting and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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The X Future Inc is a software development company located in Santa Clara, California and Mumbai, India. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Walled Lake, MI
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See all 2 projectsSDET Technologies Private Limited is a specialized software testing company offering services such as functional testing, automation, and customer support. The company is praised for its high-quality deliverables, timely project completion, and responsive communication. Approximately 100% of the reviews highlight their strong cultural alignment and professionalism, while about 50% express the need for increased bench strength.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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List of Best Big Data Companies in the US
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Southborough, MA
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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34.3/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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35.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Barrington, IL
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Berkeley, CA
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29.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Addison, TX
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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29.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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35.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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28.4/40.015/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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34.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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32.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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27.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Anchorage, AK
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34.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Princeton, NJ
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29.3/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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35.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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34/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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29.9/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10,000+Bellevue, WA
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32.6/40.015.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Providence, RI
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. Big Data Analytics FAQs
Pricing varies thanks to a range of factors, including the scope of the project and team size. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect costs to go:
- Hourly rates: typically $100 – $250 per hour, depending on seniority and specialization
- Project minimums: focused engagements usually start at $25,000 – $75,000
- End-to-end stack builds: $150,000 – $500,000+ depending on number of source systems, volume, and complexity
- Ongoing managed analytics: typically $10,000 – $50,000 per month in retainer
Tooling costs (Snowflake, Databricks, BI licenses) sit on top of services and can be substantial — discuss who's responsible for those before signing.
A big data analytics firm helps you collect, store, transform, model, and surface data so it drives decisions instead of sitting in disconnected systems. Engagements typically cover one or more of:
- Data engineering — building pipelines from source systems into a warehouse or lakehouse
- Data modeling and transformation — designing the schemas, metrics layers, and dbt models that make data consumable
- Business intelligence and dashboarding — building Looker, Power BI, or Tableau dashboards tied to defined KPIs
- Advanced analytics and ML — predictive modeling, customer segmentation, or demand forecasting
- Data governance — access controls, data quality monitoring, and documentation
The best firms bridge engineering and business, building infrastructure that supports analysis, not just shipping a Tableau license and walking away.
The terms overlap, but the distinction is useful. Business intelligence (BI) is mostly about reporting on what happened — historical dashboards, KPIs, monthly performance reviews — and runs well on structured, warehoused data. Big data analytics extends that into larger volumes, less structured data, real-time streams, and predictive or prescriptive modeling that informs what to do next.
In practice, most U.S. firms do both, but specialization matters. If your need is "we want a single source of truth for revenue reporting," that's a BI engagement. If it's "we want to predict which customers will churn next quarter and prevent it," that's analytics.
Filter on three things — tooling alignment, industry experience, and engineering rigor:
- Tooling alignment matters because firms tend to specialize — a Snowflake-and-dbt shop will be more efficient than a generalist if that's your stack.
- Industry experience matters because the schemas, regulatory constraints, and KPI definitions vary wildly between healthcare, financial services, retail, and SaaS.
- Engineering rigor — version control, testing, documentation, code review — separates firms that hand you a working system from firms that hand you a fragile one.
Ask for sample code or a sample DBT project from a past engagement. Reputable firms can share something redacted. Also ask crucial questions like how they handle handoffs, who owns the system after they leave, and what does ongoing support look like.
- Tool-led, not problem-led pitches. A firm that opens with "we'll set you up on [vendor]" before understanding your business question has the priorities backwards.
- No discussion of data quality. Most analytics projects fail because the source data is messier than anyone expected. A firm that doesn't ask about quality upfront will hit the same wall mid-engagement.
- Dashboards-as-deliverable thinking. Dashboards are an output, not an outcome. The deliverable is decisions made better; ask how they'll measure that.
- No ongoing maintenance plan. Pipelines break, source schemas change, and models drift. A firm that disappears at delivery leaves you with a system that decays fast.
Don’t underestimate these red flags, even if the vendor offers exciting fees or promises. It’s crucial to match with a partner that has a great track record to protect your project.