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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Founded in 2019, C9xperts Corp is a small San Jose, California-based business intelligence company. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Carrollton, TX
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Established in 2020, Leidend Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI company. The company focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bridgewater, NJ
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ServerAudit is a Cybersecurity company. In Kakkanad, India and Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Broomfield, CO
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Datavail is a big data analytics company based in Broomfield, Colorado and Toronto, Canada. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Launched in 2020, Migravion is a big data company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Bellevue, WA
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Confiz, an IT staff augmentation company, is in Bellevue, Washington and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Launched in 2005, the team offers IT staff augmentation and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49McKinney, TX
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Founded in 2026, Chui is an IT staff augmentation company. The team offers IT staff augmentation and cloud consulting & SI and is in McKinney, Texas.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Frisco, TX
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Solvio, a midsize Business Consulting company, is in Noida, India and Frisco, Texas. The team provides Business Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Malvern, PA
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IT strategy consulting company REALTECH, Inc. Is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Edison, NJ
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IT America Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bel Air, MD
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Go2Group is a custom software development company. The Bel Air, Maryland-based team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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AceMQ Consulting is a small Advertising company headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their services include Advertising and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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Founded in 2002, Crayon is an IT managed services company. Their team offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dublin, CA
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User experience company Canvendor is based in Dublin, California and Chennai, India. The team provides UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montgomery, TX
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The Bunker is a Cybersecurity company. They were founded in 2002, and their services include Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Owned-Networks LLC is a Cheyenne, Wyoming-based IT managed services company. They focus on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Loveland, CO
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See all 1 projectsC&F is a company specializing in optimizing and standardizing auditing processes through IT system implementation. Overall, feedback is positive, highlighting their punctual delivery and innovative auditing solutions. However, 20% of reviewers indicate post-implementation cooperation could be improved.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Peperina Software is a cloud consulting & SI company in Córdoba, Argentina and Miami, Florida. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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See all 2 projectsRockinDev is a Cloud Consulting company specializing in cloud engineering and web technology. Their reviews highlight 100% positive feedback, emphasizing their technical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Clients appreciate their clear communication and attention to detail, resulting in increased client engagement and timely project delivery.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waldorf, MD
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Frogworks is a business intelligence company based in Waldorf, Maryland. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rochester, NY
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Small IT strategy consulting company Info Advantage, is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newark, DE
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Penthara Technologies, an IT strategy consulting company, offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI. The agency is based in Newark, Delaware.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Jacksonville, FL
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Located in Jacksonville, Florida and Pune, India, Wave6 (now Bridgenext) is a CRM consulting and SI company. Founded in 2013, the team offers CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Irvine, CA
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Interra Information Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 1996, their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Techsocium Technologies, an IT managed services company, is located in Mumbai, India and Wilmington, Delaware. The team focuses on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerPasadena, CA
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Bits on Disk, a software development company, is based in Pasadena, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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WebAngeles LLC, a small web development company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Web Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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MSTRATEGY & COMPANY LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Schaumburg, Illinois-based team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Staten Island, NY
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PixelPylon is a web development firm. Based in Staten Island, New York, the company was founded in 2018. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Chicago, IL
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Cyology.IO LLC is a Cybersecurity company. They offer Cybersecurity and IT managed services and were founded in 2019. The agency is based in West Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Laguna Beach, CA
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Located in Laguna Beach, California, Enkompass LLC is an artificial intelligence development company. They specialize in Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rio Rancho, NM
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ARROW TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS is a Cybersecurity company. The Rio Rancho, New Mexico-based team specializes in Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Gilberts, IL
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Fox Secure IT, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 2008. The agency specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Covina, CA
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Headquartered in West Covina, California, LayerZoom is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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Triune InfoTech is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2025. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Centennial, CO
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Cornerstone Computer Solutions, an IT strategy consulting company, was established in 2020. The firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Digital Care is an IT managed services company. They were founded in 2022 and focus on IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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KORRALI LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. They are located in Sheridan, Wyoming and have small team of experts. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Enterprise App
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Plantation, FL
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Creative App INC is a Plantation, Florida-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Launched in 2008, Live Connexus is a small Austin, Texas-based unified communications consulting & SI company. Their team focuses on unified communications consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2023, RoamNook is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Maitland, FL
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Intego Solutions is an Other Application Development company. They offer Other Application Development and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, CT
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Gc infotech, a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 1996. The firm offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Meriden, CT
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Nwaj Tech is a small cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company. Launched in 2019, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Haddam, CT
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TechNet is a small cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company located in Haddam, Connecticut. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Little Rock, AR
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Cloud consulting & SI and web design agency Green Dragon Technology is in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Billings, MT
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In Billings, Montana, DEV406, LLC. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coral Springs, FL
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Definitive Services Inc. Is an answering service and cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2007. The team offers Call Center Services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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W&K Systems, Inc is a small cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Fidelitech is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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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.