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Best Computer Repair Shops in San Rafael, CA (2026)

124 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Rafael: Mobile Fix Certified iphone ipad computer repair, IFR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 405 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 22

    Most-reviewed: iRepair Hub, 1,128 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 124 ranked; ranked #22.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

124 San Rafael computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 72 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 124 rated IT firms.

Top 10 computer repair shops in San Rafael at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 computer repair shops in San Rafael at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mobile Fix Certified iphone ipad computer repair624.7★ (405)San Francisco, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Central Computers624.4★ (564)San Francisco, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
3ComputerLand of Berkeley614.7★ (453)Berkeley, 16 mi awaySat—
4Quickfix Wireless614.9★ (176)Oakland, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5The Cool Guys Computer Repair615.0★ (111)El Cerrito, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Tech with Drake615.0★ (23)San RafaelSat · Sun—
7Apple & Mac Solutions614.9★ (252)Berkeley, 16 mi awaySat—
8Marin Computers604.7★ (57)San RafaelSat—
9GTron604.5★ (129)El Sobrante, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Same-Day iPhone Repair | We Come to You | Gelatotech604.7★ (139)San Francisco, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 124 best computer repair shops in San Rafael, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Rafael

    Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 405 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 12:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sun 3 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1099 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
  2. Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 564 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 564 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    837 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  3. Based in Berkeley, 16 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 453 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 453 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2040 Kala Bagai Wy, Berkeley, CA 94704
  4. Based in Oakland, 18 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
  5. Based in San Rafael

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–6 PM
  6. Based in Berkeley, 16 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2917 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
  7. Based in San Rafael

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 1 PM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    91 Louise St Ste a, San Rafael, CA 94901
  8. Based in El Sobrante, 12 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3571 San Pablo Dam Rd STÉ 102, El Sobrante, CA 94803
  9. Based in San Francisco, 16 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 1 PM–7 PM
    Address
    1180 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
  10. Based in San Rafael

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4180 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
  11. Based in Mission District, 14 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  12. Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    334 Kearny St #2b, San Francisco, CA 94108
  13. Based in San Rafael

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    625 Du Bois St e, San Rafael, CA 94901
  14. Based in Oakland, 18 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6019 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
  15. Based in San Francisco, 18 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4830 Mission St #101, San Francisco, CA 94112
  16. Based in San Francisco, 17 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Address
    815 Tennessee St #212, San Francisco, CA 94107
  17. Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 207 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  18. Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    972 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107
  19. Based in Vallejo, 20 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,128 Google reviews, the most in San Rafael.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 1,128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    762 Admiral Callaghan Ln, Vallejo, CA 94591
  20. Based in Hollywood, 16 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  21. Based in El Sobrante, 15 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 3:30 PM–6 PM · Sun 3 PM–6 PM
    Address
    4921 Wagon Wheel Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
  22. Based in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 13 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

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 124 ranked computer repair shops here; the rest are on their profiles.

computer repair shops in San Rafael, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Y Y Computer574.8★ (93)19 mi
27D J Computers574.7★ (62)14 mi
28San Francisco Computer Training & Repair565.0★ (20)9 mi
29MobileTech Computing565.0★ (13)3 mi
30Keane Mac Repair564.6★ (22)9 mi
31Marin Mac Tech564.8★ (16)In San Rafael
32Tech Help Marin565.0★ (20)4 mi
33M.A.C. Berkeley564.4★ (97)16 mi
34Computer Connection564.6★ (19)2 mi
35Cosmic Computers564.3★ (80)16 mi
36Computer 5000564.7★ (39)14 mi
37Novato Computer Service564.5★ (56)10 mi
38YUCATECH Computer and Phone Repair564.7★ (121)In San Rafael
39Atwater Computer Consulting555.0★ (5)In San Rafael
40Intelligent Technical Solutions | ITS555.0★ (104)9 mi
41Figone Consulting555.0★ (41)13 mi
42Robin Prior Tech Support554.5★ (15)14 mi
43Totally Computer554.2★ (10)In San Rafael
44Geeks on Site555.0★ (5)14 mi
45People 1st IT Inc. LLC554.9★ (299)15 mi
46iResurrect Repairs554.8★ (470)17 mi
47Smart Computer Service554.6★ (19)14 mi
48Love Haight Computers (by Appointments only)543.8★ (117)15 mi
49Next Level PCs | Custom Built Personal Computers | Vallejo545.0★ (17)20 mi
50Quetzal IT545.0★ (19)16 mi

Also serving San Rafael

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.

Unranked computer repair shops serving San Rafael
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BizMacs, Inc.In San Rafael
Computer Support Marin5.0★ (3)In San Rafael
Computers of Marin5.0★ (2)In San Rafael
Creative Goose5.0★ (7)In San Rafael
DeRango Computer ConsultingIn San Rafael
DIGILOIDIn San Rafael
Digital MortarIn San Rafael
Exactpro Systems LLCIn San Rafael
IDT, Inc.1.0★ (1)In San Rafael
Lucido Technology ConsultingIn San Rafael
Marin Computer GuyIn San Rafael
Miss Mac Computer Service5.0★ (2)In San Rafael
North Bay IT SolutionsIn San Rafael
Raul Freitas Tech WizardIn San Rafael
Rogue Hive LLC.5.0★ (2)In San Rafael
Scoja Technology Services -Residential and Business IT5.0★ (2)In San Rafael
Symmetry CorporationIn San Rafael
Tech Tonics, LLC5.0★ (1)In San Rafael
Technical Question? Human Answers!5.0★ (1)In San Rafael
The Techie OneIn San Rafael

How we ranked San Rafael computer repair shops

We scored 124 San Rafael 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Rafael data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a computer repair shop

  1. Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
  2. Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
  3. Check the warranty on parts and labour.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. 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.

Computer repair shops in San Rafael: frequently asked questions

Who is the best computer repair shop in San Rafael?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in San Rafael, CA is Mobile Fix Certified iphone ipad computer repair with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 405 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Central Computers (#2) and ComputerLand of Berkeley (#3) follow. We ranked 124 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many computer repair shops are there in San Rafael?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 124 computer repair shops serving San Rafael, CA. 10 of them are based in San Rafael; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which computer repair shops in San Rafael work on weekends?

72 of 124 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mobile Fix Certified iphone ipad computer repair (#1), Central Computers (#2) and ComputerLand of Berkeley (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do San Rafael computer repair shops have?

The median Google rating among 124 rated computer repair shops in San Rafael is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. iRepair Hub has the most, 1,128 reviews, and ranks #22. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank computer repair shops?

Each computer repair shop gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do computer repair shops outside San Rafael count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the San Rafael city center, our service radius for computer repair shops. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can computer repair shops pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a computer repair shop do?

Computer repair shops fix desktops, laptops and printers in store or on site: hardware repairs, upgrades, virus removal and setup. Many serve small offices as well as households.

How are computer repair shops in San Rafael ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does computer repair, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Should a business use a computer repair shop or an IT provider?

A repair shop suits one-off fixes on a few computers. Once you rely on shared files, email, backups and security across several staff, an IT provider with a support agreement usually works out better.

Should we back up before a repair?

Yes, if the computer still starts. Repairs can involve replacing drives or reinstalling the system. Ask the shop whether it backs up data first and what it charges.

Update log for San Rafael

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 124 computer repair shops serving San Rafael.