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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Brunswick Township, NJ
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Precision Technologies Corp. Is a South Brunswick Township, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fair Haven, NJ
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ForeFront ☁, a cloud consulting & SI company, is located in Fair Haven, New Jersey. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Edison, NJ
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ZSL Inc is a midsize Edison, New Jersey-based data analytics company and cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boise, ID
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Impac Services is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 1996, the firm is in Boise, Idaho and Vancouver, Washington. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manalapan Township, NJ
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Maple Technologies, LLC (Maple Tech) is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is located in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fair Lawn, NJ
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Holzsager Technology Services, LLC, a cloud consulting & SI company, offer cloud consulting & SI. They were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Watchung, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI company Red Hibbert Group LLC was established in 2016. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Autowoven is a small cloud consulting & SI company in Princeton, New Jersey. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Cloud Daddy is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2017. The team offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Mividi, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Princeton, New Jersey-based company was launched in 2011. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Raleigh, NC
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CSP, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. Their team is in Raleigh, North Carolina and focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Raleigh, NC
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Launched in 1996, Carolinas IT is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Etelligence, Inc. Is a small Jersey City, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edison, NJ
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Econtenti, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. The company is based in Edison, New Jersey. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Launched in 2012, SpikeIT Global Solutions, INC is a cloud consulting & SI company. In Edison, New Jersey, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Parilux Investment Technology is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Edison, New Jersey, the company offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tallahassee, FL
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Cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company Inspired Technologies, Inc. Was established in 2002. The agency provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richardson, TX
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Enseo is a midsize Richardson, Texas-based cloud consulting & SI and IoT development company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IoT development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Virginia Beach, VA
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Electronic Systems, Inc., A Xerox Company is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 1980. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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CloudView Partners is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is in Old Bridge, New Jersey and provides cloud consulting & SI. The agency was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company CNP Technologies, is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brea, CA
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Computer Lab International is a cloud consulting & SI company. Based in Brea, California, the company was founded in 1988. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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SirsiDynix is a cloud consulting & SI company. The midsize Lehi, Utah-based team focuses on cloud consulting & SI. The company was launched in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Tradebuilder, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2015. The agency provides cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lewisville, TX
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EZLynx, a cloud consulting & SI company, is based in Lewisville, Texas. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elizabethtown, PA
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Intulse is a small cloud consulting & SI company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zionsville, IN
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SitRep, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Zionsville, Indiana-based agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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CONSOLIDATED DATA STORAGE, L.L.C. Is a big data analytics company and cloud consulting & SI company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Enquizit Incorporated is a custom software development company and cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2002, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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Syneren Technologies Corporation is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. Their team is based in Arlington, Virginia and provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Jose, CA
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DigitalOnUs is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their midsize team of employees is based in San Jose, California. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, CloudHealth by VMware is a cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Broadlands, VA
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Cloud consulting & SI company Inceptionedge Inc. Was founded in 2010. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stafford, VA
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Project Management and Consulting, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team of employees is located in Stafford, Virginia. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, VA
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SIE Consulting Group LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and are headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Gensigma, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are located in San Francisco, California and have midsize team. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Vienna, VA
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Dynamo Technologies LLC, a cloud consulting & SI and AI company, is based in Vienna, Virginia. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gaithersburg, MD
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Cloud consulting & SI and app development firm Quantum Vision LLC is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Launched in 2007, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bowie, MD
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Gray Matters Technology Service, LLC, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Bowie, Maryland. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Lewis-Price & Associates, Inc., a midsize cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Mavens is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company launched in 2007. In Chicago, Illinois and London, England, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Neocol, a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company, was established in 2003. The midsize team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Fast Slow Motion, a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, NY
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Wise Wolves Consultancy is a cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Albany, New York. They offer cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palm Coast, FL
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Established in 2012, Coastal Cloud is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. The agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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Wilco Source, a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company, is in Santa Clara, California. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Herndon, VA
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Gerent, a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company, was founded in 2008. The company offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Needham, MA
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GearsCRM is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is located in Needham, Massachusetts, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing company ProDigitalWorx Inc was founded in 2018. The midsize team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Axtria - Ingenious Insights, a business intelligence company, specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. They were established in 2010.
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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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25.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.8/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.