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Best IT Consultants in Ann Arbor, MI (2026)

240 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ann Arbor: Hydrasat, IFR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit, 932 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 240 ranked; ranked #9.

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

240 Ann Arbor IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 74 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 240 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Detroit ranking. See IT consultants in Detroit

Top 10 IT consultants in Ann Arbor at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Ann Arbor at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hydrasat605.0★ (22)Novi, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Arbor Computers604.9★ (859)Ann ArborSat—
3Sector 7 LLC595.0★ (16)Farmington Hills, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4XFER Communications Inc595.0★ (316)Livonia, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5The Computer Guy, LLC (TCG)595.0★ (178)Sterling Heights, 43 mi away——
6Propel Technology595.0★ (24)Detroit, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Access Technology585.0★ (23)West Bloomfield Township, 27 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Lyons Technology Solutions585.0★ (44)Jackson, 32 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit584.9★ (932)Warren, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Just Do It Computers585.0★ (314)Canton, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 240 best IT consultants in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor

    #1 Hydrasat

    Based in Novi, 20 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    42705 Grand River Ave #201, Novi, MI 48375
    View profile for Hydrasat(800) 768-7875

  2. #2 Arbor Computers

    Based in Ann Arbor

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 859 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 859 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3201 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
    View profile for Arbor Computers(734) 707-1122

  3. #3 Sector 7 LLC

    Based in Farmington Hills, 24 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    Farmington Hills, MI 48334
    View profile for Sector 7 LLC(248) 687-6809

  5. #5 The Computer Guy, LLC (TCG)

    Based in Sterling Heights, 43 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7400 Triangle Dr Ste b, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
    View profile for The Computer Guy, LLC (TCG)(248) 648-1349

  6. #6 Propel Technology

    Based in Detroit, 36 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1380 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
    View profile for Propel Technology(313) 221-5636

  7. #7 Access Technology

    Based in West Bloomfield Township, 27 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    5657 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
    View profile for Access Technology(248) 804-7005

  8. #8 Lyons Technology Solutions

    Based in Jackson, 32 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    215 S Dettman Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
    View profile for Lyons Technology Solutions(517) 781-4868

  9. #9 FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit

    Based in Warren, 36 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 932 Google reviews, the most in Ann Arbor.

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

    • 4.9★ from 932 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    22856 Dequindre Rd, Warren, MI 48091
    View profile for FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit(248) 894-2865

  10. #10 Just Do It Computers

    Based in Canton, 16 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 314 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 314 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    432 Buckingham Rd, Canton Township, MI 48188
    View profile for Just Do It Computers(734) 644-6607

  12. #12 Vision Computer Solutions

    Based in Farmington Hills, 17 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    455 E Cady St Second Floor, Northville, MI 48167
    View profile for Vision Computer Solutions(248) 349-6115

  14. #14 Macro Connect

    Based in Detroit, 37 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3506 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
    View profile for Macro Connect(888) 578-7976

  17. #17 Computer Alley

    Based in Ann Arbor

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4395 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    View profile for Computer Alley(734) 769-8230

  19. #19 Hyran IT Consulting LLC

    Based in Novi, 23 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    317 Union St Ste E, Milford, MI 48381
    View profile for Hyran IT Consulting LLC(248) 230-2260

  20. #20 Stefanini

    Based in Southfield, 26 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    27100 W 11 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
    View profile for Stefanini(800) 522-4451

  21. #21 Computer Networking Center

    Based in Livonia, 19 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    38701 7 Mile #195, Livonia, MI 48152
    View profile for Computer Networking Center(734) 462-2090

  22. #22 The Computer Hub

    Based in Dearborn Heights, 25 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    22222 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
    View profile for The Computer Hub(313) 451-9200

  24. #24 Tech Experts

    Based in Monroe, 31 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15347 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48161
    View profile for Tech Experts(734) 457-5000

  25. #25 AdRem Systems Corporation | Ann Arbor Managed IT Services Company

    Based in Ann Arbor

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    455 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
    View profile for AdRem Systems Corporation | Ann Arbor Managed IT Services Company(734) 212-2061

How we ranked Ann Arbor IT consultants

We scored 240 Ann Arbor IT consultants 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 Ann Arbor 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 an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  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 an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

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.

IT consultants in Ann Arbor: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Ann Arbor?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Ann Arbor, MI is Hydrasat with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Arbor Computers (#2) and Sector 7 LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 240 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Ann Arbor?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 240 IT consultants serving Ann Arbor, MI. 4 of them are based in Ann Arbor; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Ann Arbor work on weekends?

74 of 240 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hydrasat (#1), Arbor Computers (#2) and Sector 7 LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Ann Arbor IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 240 rated IT consultants in Ann Arbor is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit has the most, 932 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant 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 IT consultants outside Ann Arbor count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ann Arbor city center, our service radius for IT consultants. 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 IT consultants 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 an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Ann Arbor ranked?

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

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Ann Arbor

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 240 IT consultants serving Ann Arbor.

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