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.
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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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Cloud consulting & SI and application development firm S.V. Meditrans, Inc. Is in Houston, Texas. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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BlueCloud Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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Bitline Technologies is a small cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company in Houston, Texas. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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Cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company Bides Technologies was founded in 2016. Located in Houston, Texas, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Conroe, TX
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Sequence Technology Solutions, a small cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company, is located in Conroe, Texas. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leesburg, VA
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Located in Leesburg, Virginia, MAVEN, INC. - Virginia is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chesapeake, VA
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Cetan Corporation is a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company. Launched in 2017, the firm offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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ICatalyst, Inc. Is a Financial Consulting company. The McLean, Virginia-based company specializes in Financial Consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tallahassee, FL
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Mozym | Software Development, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2019. The agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irving, TX
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TeKreant Staffing and IT Solutions is an IT strategy consulting company. The team is in Irving, Texas, and their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bowie, MD
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CipherHQ Technologies LLC is a small Bowie, Maryland-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Summerville, SC
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Apothesource, Inc. Is an API Development company based in Summerville, South Carolina. They provide API Development and DevOps Managed Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Ayyansoft Inc is an user experience agency. Their small team is based in Sugar Land, Texas and provides UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI. The agency was founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chesterfield, MO
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Data Solutions Group is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team is in Chesterfield, Missouri. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Fortune Minds Inc. Is a small IT strategy consulting company. Launched in 2012, the team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Durham, NC
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EpicsAI LLC, a small IT strategy consulting company, is located in Durham, North Carolina. The team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Small software development company Acumenics, is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Gatos, CA
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TenisiTech is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2012. The firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lake Worth Beach, FL
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Simplitfy is a web design agency launched in 2014. The agency offers Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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Pagematics is a social media marketing firm. Their small team of employees is in Plano, Texas. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Zamak Technologies is a small Miami, Florida-based IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manhattan Beach, CA
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ECM consulting and SI company Network Solutions Provider was launched in 2005. The team provides ECM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and is in Manhattan Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plaistow, NH
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Based in Plaistow, New Hampshire, RMON Networks is an IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Rhymetec, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2015. The small team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49St. Cloud, FL
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Visible Tech is a cloud consulting & SI company. The small St. Cloud, Florida-based team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development. The company was established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Harrisonville, MO
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See all 5 projectsMetaSys Limited is a multifaceted digital solutions company specializing in CRM automations, digital marketing, and web development. Reviews indicate a high client satisfaction rate, with over 90% of feedback praising their communication, flexibility, and professionalism. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver tasks on time and their commitment to understanding and addressing client needs effectively.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Plano, TX
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See all 13 projectsRay Business Technologies is a Cloud Consulting firm specializing in Cloud Solutions, Cloud Migration, and Cloud Integration services. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its client-centric approach, adaptability to changing requirements, and effective project management. Approximately 100% of reviewers praise their responsiveness and tailored solutions, though some suggest improvements in documentation accessibility.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pleasanton, CA
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Netwoven, an unified communications consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Pleasanton, California and Kolkata, India. They provide unified communications consulting & SI and IT managed
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Savannah, GA
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AXImprove Ltd is an IT managed services company. Their team is based in Coventry, England and Kincardine, Scotland. The firm provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 11 projectsUASOFTDEV is a cloud consulting and integration company specializing in cloud migration consulting and cloud infrastructure solutions. They successfully modernized infrastructure and automated QA processes for clients, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate and significant reductions in manual QA work. Reviewers consistently praise their customized high-impact solutions and responsive project management.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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PC Network Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based agency was founded in 2003. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Launched in 2021, J&S Infoline INC is a small software development firm located in Wilmington, Delaware and Kolkata, India. Their team offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Omaha, NE
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Deliveron Consulting Services is a midsize software development company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Naples, FL
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See all 30 projectsIntetics Inc. is a software development company offering a broad range of services such as algorithm optimization, UI/UX redesign, staff augmentation, and web design. Reviews indicate a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise, with over 80% of clients praising their project management and communication skills. A key theme is their ability to understand and meet diverse client needs efficiently.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10,000+Bridgewater, NJ
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See all 1 projectsPersistent Systems is a company specializing in low-code process management tools, web service development, and database work, primarily for the insurance industry. The feedback from reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with commendations for their flexibility, communication, and project management skills. Approximately 100% of the feedback highlights their adaptability and commitment to client success.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ossining, NY
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Integrated Systems Management Inc. Is a midsize software development firm located in Ossining, New York and Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Automation Anywhere is an Application Testing company. The team offers Application Testing and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in San Jose, California and Bengaluru, India.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Cloud consulting & SI company Opsnexus was founded in 2026. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hazlet, NJ
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ERP consulting and SI company Srishti i2i biz solutions was established in 2010. The midsize team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bogota, TN
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Servinformación, a cloud consulting & SI company, provide cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2000.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSheridan, WY
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SEO services firm and cloud consulting & SI company NetUs IT Solutions is located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI.
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IT managed services company ICOLLABORATION, INC. Provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Cloud consulting & SI company Accred Consulting was founded in 2020. The agency focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services, and is small.
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Mirai Security Inc. Is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 2017, the firm is located in Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bryan, TX
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Small custom software development company Zyntrix, is headquartered in Bryan, Texas. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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AMA Networks is a cloud consulting & SI company. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lehi, UT
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BODEX LLC is a software development company. Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, the team offers Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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UX design agency Loyalty Methods was established in 2007. The firm focuses on UX/UI Design and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Jacksonville Beach, FL
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See all 2 projectsSourceFuse is an IT service provider specializing in automation, data management, and API integrations. Their clients report significant improvements in operational efficiency and transparency, with one client noting a 32% increase in average revenue per user due to enhanced platform features. While SourceFuse impresses with speed and expertise, some reviewers mention room for improvement in communication and attention to detail.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49East Northport, NY
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Founded in 2000, Network Solutions and Technology is a web development company. The company provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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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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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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$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.