62/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Data Recovery Services in Riverside, CA (2026)
272 data recovery services ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Riverside: Alandata Data Recovery, IFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 16
Most-reviewed: iQuick Repairs Orange CA | iPhone Repair, Cell Phone, iPad & Samsung - Laptop & Computer Repair - Game Console Repair, 1,237 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 272 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
272 Riverside data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 154 open Saturdays and 87 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 272 rated IT firms.
Top 10 data recovery services in Riverside 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 | Alandata Data Recovery | 62 | 5.0★ (77) | North Tustin, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 62 | 4.9★ (87) | Montclair, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | i Micro Board Repairs | 61 | 5.0★ (351) | Los Alamitos, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Drive Crash Data Recovery | 61 | 4.6★ (94) | Irvine, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Inter-Data Recovery Services | 61 | 4.8★ (61) | Irvine, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 61 | 4.9★ (24) | Riverside | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 61 | 4.9★ (70) | Lake Forest, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | iBoard Repair & iPhone Data Recovery | 61 | 5.0★ (193) | Palm Springs, 45 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 60 | 5.0★ (64) | Santa Ana, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 60 | 5.0★ (99) | Laguna Hills, 29 mi away | Sat | — |
The 272 best data recovery services in Riverside, 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.
Based in Montclair, 19 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Alamitos, 39 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 351 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 29 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 29 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Forest, 24 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 45 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 32 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Laguna Hills, 29 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rialto, 11 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 The FIX
Based in Riverside
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 851 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ontario, 12 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 912 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Fontana Towing
Based in San Bernardino, 12 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 50 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 27 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews, the most in Riverside.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Upland, 20 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 32 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Tustin, 31 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 32 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino, 19 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 32 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 12 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Human Computer
Based in Riverside
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 42 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 272 ranked data recovery services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Riverside
20 more data recovery services within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Riverside data recovery services
We scored 272 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best data recovery service in Riverside?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Riverside, CA is Alandata Data Recovery with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and i Micro Board Repairs (#3) follow. We ranked 272 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many data recovery services are there in Riverside?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 272 data recovery services serving Riverside, CA. 5 of them are based in Riverside; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which data recovery services in Riverside work on weekends?
154 of 272 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 87 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alandata Data Recovery (#1), Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and i Micro Board Repairs (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Riverside data recovery services have?
The median Google rating among 272 rated data recovery services in Riverside is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. iQuick Repairs Orange CA | iPhone Repair, Cell Phone, iPad & Samsung - Laptop & Computer Repair - Game Console Repair has the most, 1,237 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Riverside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Riverside city center, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 272 data recovery services serving Riverside.
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