68/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 951 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Best Data Recovery Services in Oshawa, ON (2026)
171 data recovery services ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oshawa: UniverCell, IFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 951 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Mobile Klinik, 1,872 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 171 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
171 Oshawa data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 104 open Saturdays and 75 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 171 rated IT firms.
Top 10 data recovery services in Oshawa 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 | UniverCell | 68 | 4.8★ (951) | Ajax, 8 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ASM Wireless | 65 | 4.9★ (715) | Toronto, 43 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mobile Klinik | 64 | 4.6★ (829) | North York, 42 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Link It Up | 61 | 4.6★ (508) | Mississauga, 71 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Data Lab 247 | 60 | 4.8★ (90) | Etobicoke, 60 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Nuday Networks Inc. - Toronto Colocation Datacentre | 60 | 4.9★ (41) | Markham, 40 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Flexrepairs | 59 | 5.0★ (393) | Oshawa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Phone Studio | 58 | 5.0★ (323) | Oshawa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Call Techelp Services | 58 | 4.9★ (569) | Ajax, 15 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Truedata Recovery Solutions | 58 | 4.8★ (40) | Richmond Hill, 43 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 171 best data recovery services in Oshawa, 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.
#2 ASM Wireless
Based in Toronto, 43 km away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in North York, 42 km away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
#4 Link It Up
Based in Mississauga, 71 km away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 508 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
#5 Data Lab 247
Based in Etobicoke, 60 km away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in Markham, 40 km away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
#7 Flexrepairs
Based in Oshawa
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 393 Google reviews.
#8 Phone Studio
Based in Oshawa
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews.
Based in Ajax, 15 km away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 569 Google reviews.
Based in Richmond Hill, 43 km away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in Vaughan, 56 km away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in Toronto, 47 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,334 Google reviews.
#14 Mobile Klinik
Based in Toronto, 49 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,108 Google reviews.
Based in Oshawa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 464 Google reviews.
Based in North York, 47 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in East York, 52 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
#18 4GoodHosting
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
#19 Mobile Klinik
Based in Brampton, 73 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,872 Google reviews, the most in Oshawa.
Based in Richmond Hill, 47 km away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 949 Google reviews.
#21 Mobile Klinik
Based in Oshawa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 283 Google reviews.
Based in North York, 53 km away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in Toronto, 54 km away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based in Scarborough, 37 km away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 332 Google reviews.
Based in Toronto, 52 km away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 702 Google reviews.
Data recovery services 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 171 ranked data recovery services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Oshawa
20 more data recovery services within 80 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A.P. Computers | 4.9★ (41) | In Oshawa |
| AGC Electronics Plus | 4.0★ (117) | In Oshawa |
| Alary Technologies | 4.4★ (194) | In Oshawa |
| Blackhawk Computer services Canada | 5.0★ (73) | In Oshawa |
| F1TECH | 4.9★ (49) | In Oshawa |
| Future Tech | 4.9★ (1,233) | In Oshawa |
| Gillco Electronics | 4.6★ (186) | In Oshawa |
| Interactive Computer Services | 4.3★ (11) | In Oshawa |
| IQRA Electronics | 4.4★ (65) | In Oshawa |
| LPC Tech Centre | 4.8★ (113) | In Oshawa |
| Majestik communications | 4.6★ (677) | In Oshawa |
| Oshawa Mac | 5.0★ (112) | In Oshawa |
| PC Direct Help | 5.0★ (39) | In Oshawa |
| RepairMyMac | 5.0★ (26) | In Oshawa |
| Smart-Tech | 4.7★ (188) | In Oshawa |
| Tech Squad Computer Sales & Service (now Tech Pro's) | 2.8★ (5) | In Oshawa |
| Techno Space Inc | 4.7★ (158) | In Oshawa |
| Vic's Tech Services | 5.0★ (14) | In Oshawa |
| VMS | 5.0★ (8) | In Oshawa |
| Whitby Wireless | 5.0★ (205) | In Oshawa |
How we ranked Oshawa data recovery services
We scored 171 Oshawa data recovery services 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 Oshawa 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 data recovery service
- Ask whether physical repairs are done in a clean room or clean bench, and where.
- Ask for a written quote after diagnosis and whether there is a no-data, no-charge policy.
- Check how the drive and the recovered data are kept confidential and returned or destroyed.
- 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 data recovery service
- Is the diagnosis free, and is there a fee if nothing is recovered?
- Where is the recovery work actually done?
- How long will it take, and what does a rush service cost?
- How will you return the data, and what happens to the original drive?
- How do you keep our data confidential?
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.
Data recovery services in Oshawa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best data recovery service in Oshawa?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Oshawa, ON is UniverCell with an IFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 951 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. ASM Wireless (#2) and Mobile Klinik (#3) follow. We ranked 171 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many data recovery services are there in Oshawa?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 171 data recovery services serving Oshawa, ON. 5 of them are based in Oshawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 80 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which data recovery services in Oshawa work on weekends?
104 of 171 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 75 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are UniverCell (#1), ASM Wireless (#2) and Mobile Klinik (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Oshawa data recovery services have?
The median Google rating among 171 rated data recovery services in Oshawa is 4.9★, with a median of 46 reviews. Mobile Klinik has the most, 1,872 reviews, and ranks #19. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank data recovery services?
Each data recovery service 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 data recovery services outside Oshawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Oshawa city centre, our service radius for data recovery services. 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 data recovery services 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 data recovery service do?
Data recovery services retrieve files from failed, damaged or deleted hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, servers and memory cards.
How are data recovery services in Oshawa ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does data recovery, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
What should we do first when a drive fails?
Stop using it. Do not keep restarting the computer, run repair utilities or open the drive yourself: each attempt can make recovery harder. Note what happened and contact a recovery service.
How is data recovery priced?
Usually after a diagnosis, by the type of failure and the urgency. Many services charge nothing if no data is recovered; ask before you send the drive.
Update log for Oshawa
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 171 data recovery services serving Oshawa.
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