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.
Each profile features in-depth client reviews, case studies, and certifications to help you assess platform expertise (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), approach, and outcomes. Use filters to narrow by budget, industry, location, company size, and tech stack so you can quickly shortlist firms with relevant U.S. market experience, including regulated sectors and Fortune 500 environments. Explore the full U.S. directory or broaden your search globally:
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 89 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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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lawrence, KS
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Small cloud consulting & SI company Cobalt Iron, is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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Founded in 1995, Universal Connectivity is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and unified communications consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Point Solutions Security is a Cybersecurity company in Denver, Colorado. The team provides Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Boston, MA
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SmartShift Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2002. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pleasanton, CA
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United Techno is an IT managed services company. Their midsize team is in Pleasanton, California and Toronto, Canada. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2026, IAN Cloud is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and AI Consulting and is in New York, New York.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Oakland, CA
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Software development company Tringapps was established in 2008. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Bellevue, WA
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Akvelon is a business intelligence company. Based in Bellevue, Washington, their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249East Hanover, NJ
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SWK Technologies, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The company is in East Hanover, New Jersey and Lisle, Illinois. Their team provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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See all 1 projectsCompuData is an IT support and cloud-hosting service provider. The company has received predominantly negative feedback, with clients reporting high costs, slow implementation, and poor customer service, especially following key personnel changes. Approximately 100% of reviews mention dissatisfaction with service quality and workflow issues.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Norcross, GA
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Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia and Vaughan, Canada, CentricsIT is an IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Atomic Data, a cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Wicresoft, an IT strategy consulting company, offer IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were founded in 2002.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsLineate is a company specializing in data engineering and cloud consulting solutions, notably in AWS and Google Cloud environments. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their proactive approach and strong integration within client teams. Clients commend their engineering expertise and delivery on time, although project management communication could enhance their transparency. Overall, Lineate's commitment to quality and efficiency is consistently recognized by clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cockeysville, MD
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IT strategy consulting company Data Networks provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI. They were launched in 1983.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Santa Fe, NM
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Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Noida, India, Entrada LLC is a big data analytics company. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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See all 1 projectsEnterprise-grade network infrastructure, 5G deployment, cloud communications, and managed telecom services trusted by 500+ carriers and enterprises worldwide. End-to-End Telecom Solutions From
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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Progress Technologies, inc is a small cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and Ashley, Illinois. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Briarcliff, TX
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Profusion Tech Labs is a cloud consulting & SI and custom software development firm. Their team is based in Briarcliff, Texas and specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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CRM Frontier, a CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2015. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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See all 1 projectsInfinity Curve is a digital solutions company specializing in website creation, domain registration, email hosting, branding, and ongoing website maintenance. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their commitment and timely delivery. Clients report improved brand recognition and increased customer engagement due to Infinity Curve’s work.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Redmond, WA
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IT strategy consulting company ABCloudz is in Redmond, Washington. They focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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Fusion Alliance is a midsize IT strategy consulting company located in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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Mirketa Inc is a business intelligence company and cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2003, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Sacramento, CA
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ER Tech Pros is an IT managed services company. Based in Sacramento, California, the firm was founded in 1998. Their team offers IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jersey City, NJ
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MetaOption is a cloud consulting & SI company. The firm is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and Noida, India. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Columbia, MD
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DP Solutions is an IT managed services company. Based in Columbia, Maryland and Baltimore, Maryland, their team focuses on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dover, DE
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Headquartered in Dover, Delaware, Ozaar is an AR/VR development company. They specialize in AR/VR development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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Titan Technologies, LLC is an IT managed services company. The team is based in Freehold, New Jersey, and their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Tampa, FL
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ProV International is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2003. The firm focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Coppell, TX
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Spectrum Enterprise - Healthcare - Dallas, Tx is an IT strategy consulting company located in Coppell, Texas. Their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Hatfield, PA
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See all 4 projectsThe Virtual Forge is a cloud consulting firm specializing in cloud strategy services, cloud integration, and cloud optimization. Overall, 100% of feedback highlights their responsive communication and alignment with client values. While their expertise and delivery met expectations, some reviews suggest room for improvement in collaboration during development sprints.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Kinetic Technology Solutions is a small Portland, Oregon-based software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Reston, VA
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Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, DevopsServices is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Centennial, CO
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Cloud consulting & SI company Qwinix was established in 2012. The agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Troy, MI
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MegaOps.io is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2018. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mount Vernon, OH
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Shiya Tech is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2020, the company is based in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Observian, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mount Vernon, WA
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Allixo is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Mount Vernon, Washington. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hackettstown, NJ
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NetFire is a small cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2012. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mansfield, TX
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Launched in 2017, Cloudilax Solutions is a Cybersecurity company. The midsize team provides Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milpitas, CA
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Caprium is a Milpitas, California-based big data analytics company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plano, TX
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Anything Cloud is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is based in Plano, Texas and Noida, India, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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Atlantic Computer Specialists is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Located in Miami, Florida and Montréal, Canada, Bkonect is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Established in 1994, MRE Consulting is a midsize CRM consulting and SI company located in Houston, Texas. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Keller, TX
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The Fulcrum Group, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI and were launched in 2002. The company is in Keller, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sterling, VA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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Vigilant Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Launched in 2004, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Cybersecurity company SECNAP Network Security was launched in 2001. The agency offers Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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List of the Top 15 United States Cloud Consulting Companies
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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30.2/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Miami, FL
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29.8/40.015/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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32/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Woburn, MA
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27.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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27.7/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rockville, MD
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999St. Cloud, FL
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26.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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30.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oxon Hill, MD
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31.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Marcos, CA
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26.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews3.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Suwanee, GA
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34.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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34.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Eden Prairie, MN
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34/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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31.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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29.8/40.014.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Webster Groves, MO
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34.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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32.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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33.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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33.6/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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27.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Claymont, DE
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33.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Cloud Consulting & SI90% 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.