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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Newnan Computers, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is in Newnan, Georgia. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Valdosta, GA
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Headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia, Onsitefast Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winder, GA
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Bradley IT Consulting is a Winder, Georgia-based cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grapevine, TX
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Nespon IT Services is a data analytics company. Their small team of employees is located in Grapevine, Texas. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Twin Cities IT Services is a cloud consulting & SI company. They were launched in 2000, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poughquag, NY
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Headquartered in Poughquag, New York, Pernix Technology Group is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Cgseeks is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team of employees is in Boston, Massachusetts. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Union, MO
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AQM Computer Help, a small IT managed services company, is in Union, Missouri. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providence, RI
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Cyber Care LLC is a Providence, Rhode Island-based custom software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, MD
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MRW Systems is an IT managed services company. Founded in 1997, the team provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, MD
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Technology Support Services is a small Westminster, Maryland-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Millersville, MD
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Omegacor Technologies, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 1997. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Butler, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI company Veobit was launched in 2012. Headquartered in Butler, New Jersey, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tukwila, WA
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Small IT strategy consulting company Colocation NorthWest, is headquartered in Tukwila, Washington. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Macon, GA
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Qbix Accounting Solutions focuses on Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and cloud consulting & SI. They are based in Macon, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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IRIS Solutions, an IT managed services company, was launched in 1996. The firm provides IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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FedGovIT, Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. They were founded in 2014, and their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shelton, CT
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IT strategy consulting company Performance Improvement Partners is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut. The team offers IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brookfield, CT
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Southridge Technology is a Cybersecurity company based in Brookfield, Connecticut. They specialize in Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI and were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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SiriusIQ is an AI firm in Newark, Delaware. They focus on Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greater Landover, MD
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AIM Innovations, LLC is a Greater Landover, Maryland-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Findlay, OH
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Solomon Cloud Solutions is a small custom software development company established in 1980. Their services include Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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Big data analytics company CloudEQS was established in 2020. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and is located in Santa Clara, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashua, NH
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Established in 2020, Skylytics Data, LLC is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLivonia, MI
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CloudPros is a cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services company launched in 1997. In Livonia, Michigan, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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APEX Technologies, a midsize AI company, is headquartered in Shanghai, China and Beijing, China. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDanbury, CT
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The New England Computer Group, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting company founded in 1992. The small team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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EP System Technologies, a cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Herndon, VA
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Salem Infotech, a cloud consulting & SI company, focus on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI. They were launched in 2002.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerNew Port Richey, FL
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ForSynse is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2019. The small team offers IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Freehold Township, NJ
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Cloud consulting & SI company RDAlabs LLC offers cloud consulting & SI and Web Development. They were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasadena, CA
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Midsize big data analytics company New Digital IT Inc., is based in Pasadena, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Durham, NC
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Launched in 2009, Business Intelligence Professionals is a midsize SEO agency. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, CiberSQL is a midsize cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerKyle, TX
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HVR Cloud LLC is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2023. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerAtlanta, GA
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PABS Labs is a Product Design company. They were established in 2019 and provide Product Design and IT strategy consulting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSan Marcos, TX
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Alamo Tech llc is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2022, the agency is headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerEssex Junction, VT
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Established in 2025, Big Light Studio is a small Essex Junction, Vermont-based IT strategy consulting company. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerHoboken, NJ
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Founded in 2022, AbyssBlvck IT Consulting is a small Hoboken, New Jersey-based IT strategy consulting company. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerTulsa, OK
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FlowNova Solutions is a custom software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting, and the company is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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01 LUX Tech, a cloud consulting & SI company, was established in 2025. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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Navaris Digital, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2016. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India and Fremont,
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2017, GYSP.tech is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Louie inc is an Email Marketing company. The Chicago, Illinois-based company was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Headquartered in Wiggins, Colorado, RightCyber Solutions is a small IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Established in 2020, Barracuda Designs is a website development company. Their team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Great Neck, NY
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Launched in 2018, Westway Digital is a small Great Neck, New York-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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NovaDynamic Technology Services is an IT strategy consulting company. In Boston, Massachusetts, their team offers IT strategy consulting and unified communications consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Executive Intelligence is an AI Consulting company. Their small team is in San Francisco, California and provides AI Consulting and Artificial Intelligence. The company was established in 2026.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsBursys offers Cloud Consulting and Cloud Migration services, particularly excelling in migrating systems to AWS. Client feedback highlights the company's understanding, expertise in cloud technology, and effective collaboration. Overall, Bursys receives commendations for their impressive staff and successful project outcomes.
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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.