Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Best Computer Repair Shops in Akron, OH (2026)
73 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Akron: VeliComp Computer Repair, IFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 458 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 7
Most-reviewed: RizTech Computer Sales, Repair & MORE!, 519 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Akron computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 34 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated IT firms.
Top 10 computer repair shops in Akron at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VeliComp Computer Repair | 67 | 5.0★ (458) | Cuyahoga Falls, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Computer ER | 67 | 5.0★ (250) | Akron | Sat | — |
| 3 | J's Computer Clinic | 65 | 4.4★ (82) | Akron | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | PCR Business Systems | 64 | 5.0★ (165) | Akron | — | — |
| 5 | Computer Repair Extraordinaires | 64 | 4.9★ (181) | Akron | — | — |
| 6 | G & R Auto Care Inc. | 63 | 4.8★ (200) | Cuyahoga Falls, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | RizTech Computer Sales, Repair & MORE! | 63 | 4.8★ (519) | Medina, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Supreme Cellular Repair: Phone and Computer Repair Services | 63 | 5.0★ (320) | Canton, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Abbey Ann's | 63 | 4.1★ (185) | Tallmadge, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Spartan Data Recovery | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Akron | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 73 best computer repair shops in Akron, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
- 67/100IFR Score
#2 Computer ER
Based in Akron
67/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Akron
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 4 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Medina, 18 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews, the most in Akron.
Based in Canton, 18 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#9 Abbey Ann's
Based in Tallmadge, 4 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#12 Stow Computer
Based in Stow, 6 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#13 Magic City PC
Based in Barberton, 7 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in North Royalton, 20 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Kent, 13 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Canton, 19 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in North Canton, 15 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Akron
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Stow, 8 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Akron
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Twinsburg, 17 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#24 Tech404
Based in Akron
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#25 PCSurgeons
Based in Kent, 10 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Computer repair shops ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 73 ranked computer repair shops here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Akron
20 more computer repair shops within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ADR Data Recovery - Akron | 3.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Buckeye Mountain Inc | 3.3★ (4) | In Akron |
| Clarktel Telecommunications, Inc. | 4.9★ (28) | In Akron |
| Computer Technology Management Services | 4.9★ (109) | In Akron |
| Dan the Computer Man | 3.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Eagle Rental Purchase | 4.7★ (136) | In Akron |
| File Savers Data Recovery | 4.8★ (18) | In Akron |
| Geeks on Site | 3.5★ (2) | In Akron |
| Help Button | 3.5★ (2) | In Akron |
| Huffman Information Technology Services | 5.0★ (10) | In Akron |
| Keystone Technology Consultants Managed IT Services | 5.0★ (63) | In Akron |
| Kloud9 IT | Managed IT Services & IT Support in Akron/Canton | 5.0★ (15) | In Akron |
| Lek Computer Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| Mowin' It & More | 5.0★ (8) | In Akron |
| NE Networking & Computer Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| NetOps Consulting - Akron Managed IT Services Company | 5.0★ (3) | In Akron |
| Overclokd | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Summit IT Solutions | 4.9★ (17) | In Akron |
| Virtual DataWorks | 4.7★ (18) | In Akron |
| WJBTechnologies | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
How we ranked Akron computer repair shops
We scored 73 Akron computer repair shops on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Akron data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a computer repair shop
- Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
- Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
- Check the warranty on parts and labour.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a computer repair shop
- Is the diagnosis free, and how much is the estimate likely to change?
- Do you back up our data before the repair?
- Do you offer on-site visits for businesses?
- What warranty do you give on parts and labour?
- How long will the repair take?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
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Update log for Akron
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 73 computer repair shops serving Akron.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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