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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249South Brunswick Township, NJ
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IPivot LLC, a data analytics company, was established in 2010. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Upper Marlboro, MD
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Launched in 2007, Graham Technologies, a midsize Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting &
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hyattsville, MD
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Vidoori Inc. Is a business intelligence company founded in 2008. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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FinDev, a software development company, was established in 2020. The midsize team focuses on Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Digital Skunks is a cloud consulting & SI company. Founded in 2016, the agency is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Brainsquare , an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 1998. The team offers IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNew York, NY
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AI company Vonwerk is located in New York, New York. They offer Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Arkon Data, a midsize business intelligence company, is located in Miami, Florida. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reston, VA
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Vivid Edge Corp, a business intelligence company, is located in Reston, Virginia. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting and were established in 2006.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerColorado Springs, CO
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Hypnotik MSP is an IT managed services company founded in 2026. The company offers IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerLathrop, CA
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IT strategy consulting company Strategia-X is in Lathrop, California. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAustin, TX
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Dival Investiment LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Austin, Texas, the team offers cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerAllen, TX
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AI Agents company Telateral was founded in 2026. The small team specializes in AI Agents and AI Consulting.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Cambridge, MA
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See all 11 projectsFirst Line Software is a Cloud Consulting and Cloud Integration company praised for its expertise in data ingestion and transformation processes. Over 90% of feedback is positive, highlighting their deep industry knowledge and exceptional project management. Clients appreciate their professionalism and dedication, often exceeding expectations, making them a preferred choice for future collaborations.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Mobifilia LLC is a Phoenix, Arizona-based SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2011.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Leesburg, VA
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Midsize other IT consulting and SI company Streams Tech, is headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia and Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team provides other IT consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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Innominds Software Inc. Is an UX agency. The team is located in San Jose, California and Kondapur, India, and their services include UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pinedale, WY
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Improdata, a big data company, was founded in 2022. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Addison, TX
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ITNOA Devs is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is headquartered in Addison, Texas and Lahore, Pakistan, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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See all 1 projectsGPAC ERP is a comprehensive business management software designed to help businesses automate and streamline their daily operations through a single, integrated platform. Whether you operate a
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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Small big data analytics company VastEdge, is based in Sunnyvale, California and Gurugram, India. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Plano, TX
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Techinoid is a midsize web design agency headquartered in Plano, Texas and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Monroe Township, NJ
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Twenty20 Systems is a Monroe Township, New Jersey-based IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Data Annotation Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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GT Global Services is an IT managed services company. Launched in 2005, the team offers IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Terse Software is a Blockchain company. Established in 2017, the team offers Blockchain and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Everett, WA
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DA3 Technologies is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is in Everett, Washington and Lucknow, India. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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DeRisk Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company. They were founded in 2020, and their services include IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Greenwood Village, CO
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Tejas Software, Inc. Is a midsize Greenwood Village, Colorado-based cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 3 projectsSmartCat is a data science and machine learning company recognized for its technical expertise and effective solutions across diverse industries, including fintech and internet gambling. Clients highlight their professional communication, proactive approach, and ability to integrate seamlessly into existing teams. With 100% positive feedback regarding their adaptability and data science capabilities, SmartCat is recommended for its strategic insights and project management excellence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milford Mill, MD
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BooleanLabs is a cloud consulting & SI company. Launched in 2019, the agency is in Milford Mill, Maryland and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and IoT development.
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$100,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Milpitas, CA
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See all 1 projectsRysun Labs Inc. is a web solutions company recognized for its skilled and dedicated team that successfully develops comprehensive applications with global reach. Their commitment to professionalism is highly regarded, with 100% of the feedback emphasizing effective communication and project deliverables, leading to ongoing partnerships.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Vienna, VA
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EventBank is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2013. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia and Beijing, China.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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See all 6 projectsIT Labs is a company specializing in Cloud Integration and Cloud Migration Consulting services. Clients consistently praise their ability to meet high expectations, with a strong emphasis on developer growth and cultural fit. 100% of the US migration project was completed successfully, reflecting effective project management and communication. Notably, 100% of feedback highlights their impressive team alignment with client needs.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2003, CRMIT Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia and Bengaluru, India, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9North Attleborough, MA
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Total Business is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2004. The agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Cornerstone Consulting, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is located in Tampa, Florida. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, NE
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Power Computing is a small cloud consulting & SI company headquartered in Norfolk, Nebraska. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington, WV
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In Huntington, West Virginia, Ignite Link is a cloud consulting & SI company. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Charleston, WV
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ComTech Consulting, LLC is a cloud consulting & SI company in South Charleston, West Virginia. They provide cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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KloudTrack is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is in Rockville, Maryland. Their services include Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cambridge, MN
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PGP Computers, Inc is a small cloud consulting & SI company. They provide cloud consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting and were established in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cartersville, GA
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TDS, Inc is a cloud consulting & SI company. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services and were established in 1976. The firm is located in Cartersville, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Londonderry, NH
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Amoskeag Network Consulting Group LLC is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire, their team specializes in Business Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Southern Technology Professional Consulting Service is an application development firm. They focus on Mobile App Development and cloud consulting & SI and are in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Founded in 1982, GSC IT Solutions (formerly Cocci Computer Services) is an IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Grolen Computers is a cloud consulting & SI company based in Manchester, New Hampshire. They provide cloud consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Londonderry, NH
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Block 5 Technologies is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2003. The small team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merrimack, NH
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Small IT strategy consulting company Elysian Technology, Inc, is in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, NH
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2MB Corp. D/b/a National Software Systems, an IT strategy consulting company, was founded in 1994. The team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milford, NH
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Located in Milford, New Hampshire, wydraTEK LLC is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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List of the Top 15 United States Cloud Consulting Companies
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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30.2/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Miami, FL
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29.8/40.015/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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32/40.019.2/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Woburn, MA
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27.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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27.7/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rockville, MD
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999St. Cloud, FL
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26.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.