Top Cloud Consulting Services in the United States
From Silicon Valley and Seattle to Austin, Boston, and Northern Virginia, the United States is home to leading cloud talent and enterprise innovation. On Clutch, you can evaluate verified providers for cloud strategy consulting, cloud migration consulting, cloud infrastructure consulting, cloud security consulting, and cloud cost optimization services.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 88 projectsSimform is a versatile software development and cloud consulting company known for its impressive technical expertise and commitment to client success. The company offers services such as cloud infrastructure solutions, custom mobile and web app development, and DevOps. Reviews highlight Simform's professionalism, flexibility, and efficient project management, with approximately 100% of feedback being positive, emphasizing their technical knowledge and dedication to meeting project goals.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 62 projectsQubika is a Cloud Consulting firm specializing in Cloud Solutions and Cloud Integration. Reviews highlight their exceptional design, attention to detail, and effective communication. Clients report a 100% positive experience, with impressive outcomes, such as improved communication and error reduction. Notably, 100% of reviewers praise their project management and customer satisfaction focus.
$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 15 projectsAdastra is a prominent company specializing in Cloud Consulting and Cloud Integration services. With a focus on data accuracy, process automation, and GenAI technology, they deliver scalable cloud solutions, achieving a 70-95% improvement in operational efficiency and data quality. Their clients consistently highlight Adastra’s innovative, business-driven solutions and effective project management, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their expertise in cloud strategy services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Mobile application development company QAP Software Solutions focuses on Mobile App Development and IoT development. They were established in 2015.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Jose, CA
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See all 1 projectsHappiest Minds Technologies provides digital transformation, IT consulting, and managed services. The overall feedback highlights their expertise, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality solutions on time. Reviewers consistently commend their professionalism, technical knowledge, and proactive communication, making them a trusted partner for complex projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Saint Paul, MN
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Launched in 2006, Excel Nearshore is a midsize Saint Paul, Minnesota-based IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Holbrook, MA
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Goavega Software Inc is a midsize Application Testing company founded in 2014. Their services include Application Testing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Established in 2011, Payatu is a Cybersecurity company. Headquartered in Pune, India and Dover, Delaware, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Testin Ltd. Is a Beijing, China-based Application Testing company. Launched in 2007, the team provides Application Testing and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Santa Clara, CA
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ATMECS Global Inc is a Market Research company. They provide Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Largo, MD
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Karmick Solutions Pvt Ltd is a Kolkata, India-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 1999, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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SmashCloud is an user experience company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Toronto, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sammamish, WA
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InSynchro Group of Companies is a small Sammamish, Washington-based IT staff augmentation company. The team offers IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Broken Arrow, OK
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Corporate Renaissance Group is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Ottawa, Canada and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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UX design company Creative Capsule LLC focuses on UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI. They are in Verna, India and Overland Park, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fremont, CA
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Encoding Enhancers is a small Fremont, California-based business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Robotics Process Automation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Petersburg, FL
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ISOCRATES, LLC is a midsize St. Petersburg, Florida-based big data analytics company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Rexus Group is an IT strategy consulting company. The Dover, Delaware-based firm was established in 2016. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middletown, DE
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TecQubes , a cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Middletown, Delaware and Singapore, Singapore. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Oklahoma City, OK
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See all 3 projectsReflections Info Systems is a versatile IT service provider, specializing in software development, mobile applications, and site reliability engineering (SRE). They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their professionalism, commitment, and effective project management. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their reliability and adaptability to meet project timelines and specifications.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Genisys Group is an user experience company. Based in London, England and Bengaluru, India, the company offers UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Cloud consulting & SI company Yenlo was established in 2007. The firm specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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Launched in 2005, Excelencia is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in London, England and Austin, Texas, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Arlington, VA
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Astegic, an user experience design agency, offer UX/UI Design and Application Testing. They were founded in 2003.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Saguaro Technology, a cloud consulting & SI company, was established in 1999. The midsize team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Business Consulting company Sprintzeal offers Business Consulting and cloud consulting & SI. They were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Plainsboro Township, NJ
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AuroPro Soft Systems is a midsize application development firm headquartered in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey and Kondapur, India. The team provides Mobile App Development and cloud consulting &
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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Anantara Solutions Pvt Ltd, a business intelligence company, was founded in 2007. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Weston, FL
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Digibee is a cloud consulting & SI company based in Weston, Florida and Sao Paulo, Brazil. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Casper, WY
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IT strategy consulting company IBOTIX LLP was established in 2021. The midsize team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Denver, CO
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Launched in 2014, Versent is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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SysManager is an IT staff augmentation company. The Orlando, Florida-based team specializes in IT staff augmentation and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Troy, MI
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Vigilant Technologies LLC is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team is in Troy, Michigan and Duluth, Georgia and focuses on ERP consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249East Brunswick, NJ
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Sakshath Technologies is a data analytics company established in 2012. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Piscataway, NJ
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Established in 2015, Four Bends Pvt Ltd is a small Piscataway, New Jersey-based web design company. Their team provides Web Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dunwoody, GA
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Based in Dunwoody, Georgia and Indore, India, NLiven Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hoboken, NJ
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Mercurial Minds is a Robotics Process Automation company. Launched in 2013, their team specializes in Robotics Process Automation and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Escondido, CA
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Prakat Solutions, a data analytics company, was established in 2009. The agency offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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CMC Global is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2017, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Redwood City, CA
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Equinix EMEA, an IT managed services company, focus on IT managed services and IT strategy consulting. They were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Clara, CA
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In Santa Clara, California and Islamabad, Pakistan, Emumba is an UX design company. The team offers UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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HCLTech is a data analytics company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and Budapest, Hungary. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Herndon, VA
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Covalense Technologies Pvt Ltd, a cloud consulting & SI company, specialize in cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2006, ThoughtGreen Technologies is a big data company. The company specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fremont, CA
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Input Zero Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is an IT strategy consulting company. The Fremont, California-based company focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Draper, UT
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Blueflame Labs is a cloud consulting & SI company in Pune, India and Wood Hill, England. They offer cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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BizAcuity is a business intelligence company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia and Hyderabad, India, their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Lakewood, CO
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Tricon Infotech Private Limited is a software development firm. In Bengaluru, India and Lakewood, Colorado, their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Cambridge, MA
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Established in 1999, TeamWork Corporate is a midsize Business Consulting company. Their team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Xebrium Inc, a midsize custom software development firm, is located in San Jose, California and Pune, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ramona, CA
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C3IT Solutions is a midsize Ramona, California-based AI firm. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Process Automation.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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See all 3 projectsSun Asterisk Inc. is a technology solutions company specializing in AI engineering, CRM systems, and mobile app development. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its technical expertise and effective project management, with clients praising their collaborative approach and reliability. About 100% of reviewers highlighted their ability to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. However, 33% of reviewers suggested potential improvements in cost-to-value ratio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tampa, FL
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Mashfrog Group, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2008. The team provides Digital Strategy and Web Design and is located in Rome, Italy and Tampa, Florida.
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List of the Top 15 United States Cloud Consulting Companies
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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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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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33.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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33.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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35.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rockville, MD
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Webster Groves, MO
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Miami, FL
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31.1/40.015/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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38.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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34.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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38.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Eden Prairie, MN
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38/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999St. Cloud, FL
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29.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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35.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lakeville, MN
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36.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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30.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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36.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Woburn, MA
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29.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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
20% Cloud Consulting & SI80% Other
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U.S. Cloud Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based cloud consulting firms bring proximity to major cloud ecosystems, deeper familiarity with North American compliance standards, and access to talent concentrated around hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Austin, and the DC metro.
If you operate in regulated industries or work with U.S.-based stakeholders, a local partner can streamline security reviews, align with time zones, and collaborate on-site when needed. Many U.S. teams also maintain direct relationships with hyperscalers and ISVs, accelerating solution design and support escalations.
Pricing varies based on factors like scope, platform, and market. On Clutch, the usual rates charged by U.S.-based cloud consultancies range:
- Discovery and cloud strategy consulting: $10,000 – $60,000
- Cloud migration consulting: $50,000 – $250,000+
- Cloud infrastructure consulting and build-outs: $40,000 – $300,000+
- Cloud security consulting and compliance readiness: $15,000 – $150,000+
- Cloud cost optimization services: $5,000 – $30,000+
Moreover, hourly rates generally range from $125 – $300+ for senior U.S.-based consultants, with top-tier markets (San Francisco, New York) at the higher end and blended models (onshore + nearshore) lowering effective rates.
U.S.-based cloud consulting firms support a broad spectrum of markets, reflecting the dynamic business landscape of the country. It’s common to find agencies dedicated to:
- SaaS and enterprise software (multi-tenant architectures, SOC 2 readiness)
- Financial services and fintech (PCI, zero trust, data governance)
- Healthcare and life sciences (HIPAA, HITRUST, research data pipelines)
- Media and entertainment (streaming, CDN, real-time analytics)
- Retail and ecommerce (scalable storefronts, personalization, headless commerce)
- Manufacturing and logistics (IoT, data lakes, digital twins)
- Public sector and education (FedRAMP-aligned architectures, secure collaboration)
Start by carefully outlining your project’s desired outcomes and objectives. Then, go to Clutch to evaluate:
- Platform depth — Proven AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud case studies in your domain
- Certifications — AWS/GCP/Azure pro-level certs; security certs like CISSP, CISM; CNCF for Kubernetes
- Reference architectures — Clear diagrams, landing zones, and environment standards
- Delivery approach — IaC-first, CI/CD, SRE/DevOps maturity
- Security-by-design — Identity, encryption, network segmentation, logging, incident response
- Cost governance — FinOps practices, showback/chargeback, rightsizing, and savings plans
- Operating model — Onshore vs. blended teams, time zone coverage, SLAs
- Proof of value — A pilot, assessment, or POC that validates assumptions before full rollout
- Vague discovery with no measurable success criteria or TCO model
- No infrastructure-as-code, runbooks, or documentation handoff
- Dismisses security, compliance, or backup/DR as “Phase 2”
- Pushes single-cloud lock-in without business justification
- Can’t articulate ongoing FinOps or cost controls
- Overpromises “lift-and-shift in weeks” for complex estates
- Lacks observability plans (metrics, logs, traces) and SRE practices
- Limited references or generic case studies with no quantifiable impact
The key to ensuring smooth collaboration and workflow is matching with a team that’s clear of these red flags. Make sure to spot, address, and avoid these warning signs as soon as possible.