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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Heber City, UT
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RevBlack is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2022, their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Cedonix is an IT strategy consulting company based in New York, New York. They focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Cloud, MN
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AGC Agency Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They are in St. Cloud, Minnesota and have small team. They focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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See all 5 projectsThe Millennium Group Computing is a managed IT services provider specializing in cybersecurity, IT support, and integration solutions. Across 100% of their reviews, clients commend the company for their responsive, reliable, and efficient service, with notable improvements in project management and cost-effectiveness. Approximately 75% highlight the significant enhancement in system security and support response times.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Precision is a web development firm. The team provides Web Development and BI & big data consulting & SI, and the agency is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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OnthenetOffice is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company founded in 1997. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chanhassen, MN
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Cheval Partners is a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company. The agency is located in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shelton, CT
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NETiMAGE, a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company, is located in Shelton, Connecticut. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wethersfield, CT
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Connecticut IT Solutions is a small Wethersfield, Connecticut-based cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trenton, NJ
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See all 1 projectsOPULENTSOFT LLC offers comprehensive IT consulting services, including temporary staffing solutions for various projects. The overall feedback highlights their professionalism and responsiveness, with clients noting significant progress towards their goals. The company’s ability to effectively communicate and assign daily targets is particularly commendable.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rogers, MN
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Founded in 2005, Mettle Computer Solutions, LLC 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 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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RainTech, a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company, is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They offer cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fargo, ND
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MinnDak Computer Services is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stowe, VT
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Mac Nurse is a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company. They are in Stowe, Vermont and have small team. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Summit, NJ
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Prime Support, LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity company established in 1995. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Established in 2017, CPQ Consultant is a cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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CA Computer Tech, a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company, was launched in 2009. The agency provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Navarro Technology, a small cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company, is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Founded in 1997, Distributed Logic Corp, a small cloud consulting & SI and web development firm, is based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfield, NJ
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In Fairfield, New Jersey, Fabre Technologies 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 - 9Weehawken, NJ
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LAN Doctors, a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company, is headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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Metrotech - The Metropolitan Technology Service Group is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Cloud consulting & SI company SupportLine was founded in 2014. In Lake Forest, California, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Largo, FL
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American Tech Systems is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company founded in 2001. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allen, TX
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Cloud consulting & SI and application development company Binary Computing is in Allen, Texas. They provide cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Hanover, NJ
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Located in East Hanover, New Jersey, Bavelle Technologies is a small cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin Township, NJ
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See all 1 projectsTechnology Concepts Group International provides digital marketing, brand awareness, and event management solutions. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and high performance utilizing advanced technology tools. Clients appreciate their value for cost and ability to meet real-time requirements, though there is room for improvement in targeting specific groups during PR and advertising events.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge Township, NJ
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BI Labs INC 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 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Enitech is a small cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Launched in 2015, Connections Wizards, LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI and IoT development company located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and IoT
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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The OmniTrust Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity company. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the agency focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aldie, VA
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Ji Tech, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. They are located in Aldie, Virginia and have small team of experts. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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Don't Panic IT Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. The agency is in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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A.W. MILLER SEARCH is a small New York, New York-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Queen Creek, AZ
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Crucial Web Hosting, a cloud consulting & SI and web development company, is headquartered in Queen Creek, Arizona. Founded in 2006, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Smyrna, GA
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Web design company and cloud consulting & SI company Alethia Consulting Corporation is located in Smyrna, Georgia. Their services include Web Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Qnexis is a Marketing Strategy and cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2010. Their services include Marketing Strategy and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Founded in 2013, Growth Heroes is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. In Indianapolis, Indiana, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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HipTen is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. Their small team is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company Syn Ack Fin Network & Computer Services, LLC specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services. They were launched in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company Make IT Fun LLC was founded in 2021. The agency offers cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murray, UT
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Tivitri Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI and IoT development company headquartered in Murray, Utah. They offer cloud consulting & SI and IoT development and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Launched in 2018, Xcelerated Consulting Group, LLC. Is a small cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, WI
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FirmGuardian is a cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity company. Established in 2016, their team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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NashCRM is a cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company established in 2017. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Johns, FL
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4 Horsemen Solutions®, a cloud consulting & SI and Compliance Consulting company, was launched in 2020. In Saint Johns, Florida, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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Premier CloudTech is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2017. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Asheville, NC
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Big Cloud Consultants is a big data analytics company and cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Littleton, CO
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Data analytics company and cloud consulting & SI company Macer Consulting was founded in 2010. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fargo, ND
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Professional Advantage is a midsize ERP consulting and SI company in North Sydney, Australia and Melbourne, Australia. Their services include ERP consulting and SI 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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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.