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 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Fe Springs, CA
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AtQor is a business intelligence company. The midsize Ahmedabad, India-based team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. The firm was launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Cornerstone.IT is a cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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See all 1 projectsSibirtech builds cutting-edge information solutions for clients around the globe. Sibirtech creates reliable solutions that meet the changing needs of your business. We work with our partners to
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Los Angeles, California, IT21ST, LLC is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Holland, MI
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Worksighted is an IT strategy consulting company based in Holland, Michigan and Wixom, Michigan. Founded in 2000, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, OH
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Established in 2015, RenaissanceTech is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and is in Dublin, Ohio.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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InfoStrat is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 1987. The team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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Established in 2008, Shadow-Soft, a small IT strategy consulting company, is in Alpharetta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Plano, TX
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Fluid IT Services, a cloud consulting & SI company, specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity. They were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, Compulink Technologies Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eden Prairie, MN
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Uptime Legal is an IT managed services company. Launched in 2002, their team focuses on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Columbus, OH
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Navigator Management Partners is an ERP consulting and SI company. They were launched in 2001 and focus on ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Des Moines, IA
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Zirous is an artificial intelligence company. Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, the agency was launched in 1986. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Watkinsville, GA
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Founded in 1983, Athens Micro is a cloud consulting & SI company. The firm provides cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Winthrop, ME
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MaineTech Consulting is a small IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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See all 1 projectsRightSEM is a web development company that has received positive feedback for delivering projects on time and understanding client needs. With 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction, clients appreciate their excellent follow-up and responsiveness. The company is noted for being a great cultural fit and offering good value for the cost.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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TND TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC is an ERP consulting and SI company. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, their team offers ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nashville, TN
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IT managed services company Novatech, Inc. Is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee. They provide IT managed services and Cybersecurity and were established in 1998.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Akira Technologies is a big data company. Their team is in Washington, District of Columbia and specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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CTN Solutions, an IT managed services company, was established in 1997. Based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the team provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pennsauken Township, NJ
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In Pennsauken Township, New Jersey and , Apex IT Group is an IT managed services company. They offer IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI and were launched in 2006.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Cloud consulting & SI company HIFENCE offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity. They are located in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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Qlarion, an Enterprise App Modernization company, focus on Enterprise App Modernization and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were founded in 2010.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Founded in 1955, Pulse Technology is a midsize Schaumburg, Illinois-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Web design company cloudIT was launched in 2018. The midsize team provides Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Technijian is a midsize IT strategy consulting company in Irvine, California and Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Elevated Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2006, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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See all 3 projectsAccend Networks is a specialized IT and networking services company, providing expertise in areas such as network expansion, VPN setups, and firewall management. Across multiple reviews, Accend Networks receives high praise for their responsiveness, reliability, and technical knowledge, with 100% of clients expressing satisfaction with their communication and problem-solving capabilities. A minor concern was noted regarding offshore task delays, but overall feedback is predominantly positive.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 1995, KeepItSafe is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Hopkins, MN
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Concord - Minnesota is an UX company established in 2003. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Denver, CO
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CloudGaia is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Silvr Lining Group - A Spaulding Ridge Company, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2017. The midsize team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tampa, FL
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Established in 2004, Blue.cloud is an Application Testing company. The team focuses on Application Testing and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and Schaumburg, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chesterfield, MO
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Launched in 1993, InterVision Systems is a midsize Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Kansas City, MO
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Valorem Reply is a data analytics company launched in 2009. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Charlotte, NC
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Midsize IT managed services company Flexential, is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Severna Park, MD
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Big data company SYSTOLIC, Inc focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI. They are located in Severna Park, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Portland, OR
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Tripwire is a midsize Cybersecurity company established in 1997. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Reston, VA
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Based in Reston, Virginia and Metairie, Louisiana, TekSynap is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Founded in 2021, Amira Labs is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Elevondata, a Blockchain company, specializes in Blockchain and Robotics Process Automation. The agency is located in New York, New York and Milton Keynes, England.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Murray, UT
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Revo Technologies Murray Utah is an IT strategy consulting company. They are in Murray, Utah, and their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Falls Church, VA
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Sartech System, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2020. In Falls Church, Virginia, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pleasanton, CA
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Launched in 2014, Brillius AI Labs is an AI Agents company. The agency provides AI Agents and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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Launched in 2005, SailPoint is a midsize Cybersecurity company. Their team offers Cybersecurity and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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See all 6 projectsKatpro Technologies Inc is a technology consulting firm specializing in automation, application development, and cloud services. Reviews highlight their adaptability, effective communication, and project management skills, with 80% of feedback praising their responsiveness and ability to handle dynamic project requirements. Clients appreciate their innovative solutions and seamless service delivery, though some suggest minor improvements in resource alignment and knowledge transfer planning.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Casper, WY
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Headquartered in Casper, Wyoming, Maanz AI is a midsize Data Annotation Services company. Their services include Data Annotation Services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Time Technology, a cloud consulting & SI company, offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lone Tree, CO
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Anchor Network Solutions, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2002. The agency provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Truewater, a Cybersecurity company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The team provides Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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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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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.