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 cloud consulting and software development firm offering a range of services, including cloud infrastructure solutions, cloud integration, and DevOps. The reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, emphasizing their technical expertise, professionalism, and project management skills. Additionally, 80% of reviewers highlighted their effective communication and adaptability in addressing project needs.
$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49McAllen, TX
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PI Solutions Consulting is a data analytics company. They are in McAllen, Texas and Karachi, Pakistan, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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See all 3 projectsNuvento Inc specializes in Cloud Consulting and Cloud Integration, offering cloud migration and other cloud-based solutions. Their services have been praised for their technical capabilities, prompt response times, and secure data handling. Clients especially value their ability to recommend appropriate technology stacks and provide guidance tailored to specific business needs.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Trevose, PA
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RAYNODE LLC, a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company, was established in 2026. The small team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Reston, VA
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Cybersecurity company Mandiant was established in 2004. Based in Reston, Virginia, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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User experience design company RWD Consulting, LLC was launched in 2004. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Newark, CA
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TA Digital is a web development company. In Newark, California, the team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tampa, FL
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Launched in 2004, Bluenet is a midsize Tampa, Florida-based Application Testing company. Their services include Application Testing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dulles, VA
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Unison is a Staffing company. They specialize in Staffing and Recruiting and were launched in 1983. The firm is in Dulles, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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VikingCloud is a midsize IT managed services company. They offer IT managed services and Application Testing and were launched in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Minnetonka, MN
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Select Source International is a Minnetonka, Minnesota-based Staffing company. Their services include Staffing and Executive Search.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Clara, CA
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In Santa Clara, California, Alpha Net is a midsize IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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COGENT Infotech, a midsize Application Testing company, is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Irving, Texas. The team offers Application Testing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Memphis, TN
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Launched in 1990, Cook Systems is an IT staff augmentation company. The midsize team offers IT staff augmentation and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bellevue, WA
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BrickRed Systems, a midsize Application Testing company, is in Bellevue, Washington and Hyderabad, India. Their services include Application Testing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Newton, MA
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Headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts and Plano, Texas, Colaberry is a midsize data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Herndon, VA
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GuidePoint Security is a Cybersecurity company. They are in Herndon, Virginia and Tampa, Florida and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Clarita, CA
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KRG Technologies Inc. Is an Application Testing company. The Santa Clarita, California-based agency focuses on Application Testing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fremont, CA
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Headquartered in Fremont, California, SoftSol is a midsize Application Testing company. The team provides Application Testing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Springfield, IL
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Web development firm Synapsis Inc. Was founded in 2012. The team provides Web Development and IoT development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dublin, OH
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UX agency Agileshed.com was launched in 2000. Based in Ahmedabad, India and Dublin, Ohio, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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Web development firm The Canton Group was established in 1998. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Columbia, MD
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Founded in 1999, Quotient Inc. Is a web design company. The agency specializes in Web Design and cloud consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Blackstone Technology Group is a San Francisco, California-based IT staff augmentation company. They specialize in IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting and were established in 1998.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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ERGOS is an IT staff augmentation company. They offer IT staff augmentation and IT managed services and are located in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Morgantown, WV
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M&S Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, the firm was established in 2002. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irving, TX
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ADEPT TALENT ACQUISITION, an artificial intelligence firm, focus on Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI. They were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Hebron, KY
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Getronics is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services, and the agency is headquartered in Hebron, Kentucky.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Marlboro, NJ
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Global Nest LLC, a cloud consulting & SI company, was established in 2005. In Marlboro, New Jersey, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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BrainScale Inc is a Princeton, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2007, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paramus, NJ
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Based in Paramus, New Jersey, Mainline RTP, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 1993, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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DbCom Inc. Is a Princeton, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 1994, the team offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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Established in 2011, amt-tel.com "systems integrator, IT consulting & System Integration services is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Keyport, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI company D&M Enterprise Group was launched in 2001. The agency focuses on cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Metuchen, NJ
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COGNAC systems is a cloud consulting & SI company. The agency is based in Metuchen, New Jersey. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cedar Grove, NJ
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Accounteks Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company. Headquartered in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, the team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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SysRunner CES is a small cloud consulting & SI company located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wabasso, FL
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EProSoft America Inc. Is a business intelligence company and cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 1999, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Launched in 1999, DataWorks LLC Of New Jersey is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and is in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Blairstown, NJ
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Digital Kaleo, LLC is a small Blairstown, New Jersey-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Honolulu, HI
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Established in 1989, Busch Consulting, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. The company focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Brunswick Township, NJ
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CloudNonstop is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team is headquartered in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey and focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Provo, UT
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Mozenda is a Provo, Utah-based custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Haledon, NJ
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Axon Consulting Services, LLC, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is in North Haledon, New Jersey. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridgewater Township, NJ
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VAYYUSOFT LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Bridgewater Township, New Jersey-based team offers cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Brunswick Township, NJ
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Intellect Technologies, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2005. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rutherford, NJ
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Based in Rutherford, New Jersey, CCNET Managed Services, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Rutherford, NJ
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DedicatedNOW is a cloud consulting & SI company. The East Rutherford, New Jersey-based company focuses on cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockton, CA
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CloudKrest is a cloud consulting & SI company. The agency is located in Stockton, California. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and unified communications consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, AE Backoffice LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridgewater Township, NJ
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DPS - Diamond Professional Services, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team is located in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. The agency focuses on 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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33.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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31.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 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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$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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 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.