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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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See all 2 projectsFournine Cloud provides Cloud Consulting and Cloud Integration services, specifically assisting with migrations of infrastructure to different cloud environments. Reviews highlight their expertise, timely delivery, and alignment with client values, making them a reliable choice for cloud solutions.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Founded in 2017, Bracket Software is a software development firm. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the team provides Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Blue Bist is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Established in 2023, SilentWave Systems, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The firm provides cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity, and is small.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Cloud consulting & SI company BetterCloudOps is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Evanston, IL
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Northshore Technology Group LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2025, the agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bonita Springs, FL
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Prisca Nova is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are based in Bonita Springs, Florida, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Apollo Beach, FL
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Established in 1998, SOARING EAGLE DATA SOLUTIONS is an IT managed services company. Their team offers IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, OH
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M Technology solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is located in Lakewood, Ohio, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Fremont, CA
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Established in 2008, Big Data Trunk is a business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bloomfield Township, MI
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SevenPoints Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. They provide CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Small Cybersecurity company Aurora InfoTech, LLC, is based in Orlando, Florida. The team offers Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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TriCore Logic, LLC is a Cybersecurity company launched in 2010. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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CloudSkill Consulting LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI, and the agency is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Bay State IT is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2005. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Alpharetta, GA
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Launched in 1997, Relevantz Technology Services is a large software development firm. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Richardson, TX
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AptaCloud is a Richardson, Texas-based cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lake Forest, CA
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Founded in 2009, Squeeze Technology, Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. The team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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SAP Tech is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2023, the company is based in New York, New York. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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Anjuna Security, Inc. Is a Palo Alto, California-based IT strategy consulting company. They provide IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Cincinnati, OH
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SEI, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 1992. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Worcester, MA
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Cinch I.T. Is an IT strategy consulting company. The team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenixville, PA
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ACE Tech Group is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Phoenixville, Pennsylvania-based company provides cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1991, Strategic Systems International is a custom software development firm. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Conroe, TX
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Bayou City Computer Solutions LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2022. Based in Conroe, Texas, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and DevOps Managed Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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KaayLabs is a midsize Digital Strategy company founded in 2015. Their services include Digital Strategy and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Plano, TX
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See all 1 projectsHudson Strategic Technologies, operating as Hudson MSP, provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, backup and disaster recovery, network management, and strategic IT consulting
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hazlet, NJ
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The Connection, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. The company is based in Hazlet, New Jersey. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249McKinney, TX
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NULogic is an e-commerce development company. Their team is headquartered in McKinney, Texas. The company specializes in E-Commerce Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsAr3Tek is a Cloud Consulting and Cloud Integration company praised for its expertise and efficient project management. They delivered a solid tech stack and scalable backend solutions, achieving 100% on-time and on-budget delivery, securing seed financing for clients. Their cooperative and diligent approach resulted in no reported issues, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their impressive communication and technical proficiency.
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Launched in 2006, vTech Solution Inc is a midsize Cybersecurity company. Their team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Wildnet Edge is an AI Agents company. Their team is based in New York, New York and provides AI Agents and DevOps Managed Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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NetActuate, Inc. Is an AI Consulting company. They are in Santa Clarita, California and have small team of experts. Their services include AI Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Kudelski Security is a Blockchain company. The Dallas, Texas-based company was launched in 2012. Their team provides Blockchain and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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In Tampa, Florida, Dobler Data Solutions is a data analytics company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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MetroMSP LLC is a Cybersecurity company. They are located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey and have midsize team. They provide Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Holmdel, NJ
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Sage Solutions is an IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Cybersecurity, and the company is in Holmdel, New Jersey.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Tech Gofer, a cloud consulting & SI company, specialize in cloud consulting & SI and unified communications consulting & SI. They were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Myers Network Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are based in San Jose, California and have small team. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Buffalo, NY
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Founded in 1966, CTG, a large custom software development company, is headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chambersburg, PA
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Launched in 2006, Tech One Solutions is a small Chambersburg, Pennsylvania-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Kube Expert LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2017, the agency is in New York, New York. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and DevOps Managed Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Allen, TX
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USM Technology is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are in Allen, Texas and Houston, Texas, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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Small cloud consulting & SI company Allruva Technology Services, Inc, is located in Lewisville, Texas. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2010, Mercury Technology Consultants is a software development firm. The company specializes in Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakland, NJ
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Inspirica IT | Cybersecurity & Managed IT Services Provider is a small Oakland, New Jersey-based IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 2017, MTS is an IT managed services company. In San Antonio, Texas, the team offers IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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IT Firm, an IT strategy consulting company, focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI. They were launched in 2020.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Small custom software development company Cadentrix, is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Eastvale, CA
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Techcedence Infosystems Pvt Ltd is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Gounder Mills, India and Eastvale, California, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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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.