59/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Appleton, WI (2026)
38 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Appleton: AIT Business Technologies, LLC, IFR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
- 2
Most-reviewed: IT Evolution, 184 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Appleton IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Appleton 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 | AIT Business Technologies, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Appleton | — | Overall |
| 2 | IT Evolution | 59 | 4.7★ (184) | Appleton | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Skyline Technologies | 57 | 4.6★ (5) | Appleton | — | — |
| 4 | Capital Data | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Appleton | — | — |
| 5 | M2 Technology | IT Solutions near Green Bay, WI | 55 | 5.0★ (46) | Green Bay, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Focus Systems | 55 | 5.0★ (72) | Kaukauna, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Petsche Consulting, LLC | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Neenah, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Home & Business Computer Services, Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (60) | Appleton | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Cyber Works | 54 | 4.1★ (181) | Green Bay, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Flex Technology Group | 54 | 4.8★ (12) | Appleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 38 best IT consultants in Appleton, 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.
#2 IT Evolution
Based in Appleton
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 184 Google reviews, the most in Appleton.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#4 Capital Data
Based in Appleton
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 22 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kaukauna, 9 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 12 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 Cyber Works
Based in Green Bay, 23 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 19 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 46 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 19 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 19 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Alkali Inc
Based in Green Bay, 27 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 24 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 23 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Zeytech, Inc.
Based in Green Bay, 25 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Bay, 27 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 TeamLogic IT
Based in Green Bay, 24 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kaukauna, 7 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fond du Lac, 32 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Manitowoc, 40 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 9 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Software company”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 38 IT consultants
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | All In Technology | 50 | 5.0★ (30) | 27 mi |
| 27 | Total Computing Solutions | 49 | 4.4★ (31) | 21 mi |
| 28 | UES Technologies | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | In Appleton |
| 29 | PoindexterIT | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Maxx Memory | 48 | 4.8★ (20) | 40 mi |
| 31 | Esser Consulting LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | In Appleton |
| 32 | CMIT Solutions of the Fox Valley | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | In Appleton |
| 33 | J. Geiger Consulting, Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | In Appleton |
| 34 | Potter PC Solutions | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Marco Technologies | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 36 | EDCi | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | In Appleton |
| 37 | Fox Computer & Networking | 44 | 3.9★ (15) | 46 mi |
| 38 | Altmeyer Electric | 43 | 3.7★ (15) | 49 mi |
Also serving Appleton
20 more IT consultants within 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abel Cyber Security And Privacy | In Appleton | |
| ABHNS-Advanced Business And Home Networking Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Appleton |
| Amba Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| CGI | 2.0★ (2) | 46 mi |
| CogentDigital, Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Appleton |
| ELEV8 Technologies | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| GDC IT Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Impact Networking | 5.0★ (3) | In Appleton |
| Jansen-PCINFO | In Appleton | |
| Kitts Technologies | In Appleton | |
| Marco Technologies | 3.7★ (3) | In Appleton |
| Milk Can Technologies | 5.0★ (1) | In Appleton |
| New Era Technology | 3.5★ (2) | In Appleton |
| Power to Grow Services | In Appleton | |
| Randercom | IT Support & Business Phones | Appleton | 5.0★ (53) | In Appleton |
| Schenck SC | In Appleton | |
| Skyline Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Smart Computing | 5.0★ (1) | In Appleton |
| Symmetry Resource Group | 5.0★ (3) | In Appleton |
| Tech Guides, LLC. | In Appleton |
How we ranked Appleton IT consultants
We scored 38 Appleton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Appleton 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 an IT consultant
- Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
- Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
- Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
- 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 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 Appleton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Appleton?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Appleton, WI is AIT Business Technologies, LLC with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. IT Evolution (#2) and Skyline Technologies (#3) follow. We ranked 38 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Appleton?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 38 IT consultants serving Appleton, WI. 12 of them are based in Appleton; 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 IT consultants in Appleton work on weekends?
7 of 38 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are IT Evolution (#2), M2 Technology | IT Solutions near Green Bay, WI (#5) and Cyber Works (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Appleton IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated IT consultants in Appleton is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. IT Evolution has the most, 184 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Appleton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Appleton 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 Appleton 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 Appleton
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 38 IT consultants serving Appleton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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