56/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 478 Google reviews, the most in Ashtabula.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Ashtabula, OH (2026)
63 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ashtabula: Secure Data Recovery Services, IFR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 478 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Computer Doctor, 446 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 63 ranked after Secure Data Recovery Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
63 Ashtabula IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 63 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Ashtabula 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 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 56 | 4.9★ (478) | Cleveland, 41 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Computer Doctor | 55 | 4.9★ (446) | Cleveland, 45 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Discount Wireless Cell Phone Superstore | 54 | 4.6★ (312) | East Cleveland, 48 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Shakergeek | 53 | 5.0★ (20) | Shaker Heights, 48 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Acendex | 52 | 4.4★ (20) | Beachwood, 46 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Donor Drives, LLC | 52 | 3.8★ (27) | Lyndhurst, 41 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | PC Worx Computer Services | 52 | 5.0★ (37) | Willoughby, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Northshore Technological | 52 | 4.5★ (4) | Erie, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Team Spike | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Shaker Heights, 46 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tekro LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Mentor, 28 mi away | — | — |
The 63 best IT consultants in Ashtabula, 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 Cleveland, 45 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 446 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Cleveland, 48 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Shakergeek
Based in Shaker Heights, 48 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 Acendex
Based in Beachwood, 46 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lyndhurst, 41 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Willoughby, 25 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 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 Erie, 36 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#9 Team Spike
Based in Shaker Heights, 46 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 Tekro LLC
Based in Mentor, 28 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Eastlake, 37 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Painesville, 27 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 MR PC, Inc.
Based in Warren, 43 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 PC Care
Based in Erie, 40 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 RedCat PC, LLC
Based in Painesville, 28 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Tech Nuts, LLC
Based in Erie, 38 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 Comptech PCS
Based in Ashtabula
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 42 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 47 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 243 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 Digital One
Based in Mentor, 35 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Meadville, 36 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 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 Beachwood, 43 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 45 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Computer Repair
Based in Aurora, 48 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 Mazzola Tech
Based in Mentor, 31 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
IT consultants 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 63 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ashtabula
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azzitude LLC | 13 mi | |
| Code 6 Technologies | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Computer Support, Santill Systems | In Ashtabula | |
| Concord Technology Group | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| DNA Computer Consulting | 21 mi | |
| Ford Office Technologies | 5.0★ (1) | 45 mi |
| Kreischtech AI Consulting | In Ashtabula | |
| Mega-Byte Computer Services of Andover, LLC | 3.9★ (18) | In Ashtabula |
| Micro Specialists | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Mike's Computer Services LLC | 4.9★ (89) | In Ashtabula |
| NGEN - Managed IT Services - IT Support & IT Consulting | 5.0★ (1) | 50 mi |
| On X Enterprise Solutions, Corporate Center 2 | 5.0★ (1) | 43 mi |
| Parallel Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 47 mi |
| Quickbooks Support Center | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| Sentiva Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| TeamLogic IT | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| Tech Helpers | 5.0★ (1) | 50 mi |
| Vertex Computer Systems | 3.0★ (2) | 46 mi |
| Voyant Technology | 5.0★ (1) | 47 mi |
| VVE Computer Consulting | 5.0★ (1) | 42 mi |
How we ranked Ashtabula IT consultants
We scored 63 Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Ashtabula?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Ashtabula, OH is Secure Data Recovery Services with an IFR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 478 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Computer Doctor (#2) and Discount Wireless Cell Phone Superstore (#3) follow. We ranked 63 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Ashtabula?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 63 IT consultants serving Ashtabula, OH. 1 of them is based in Ashtabula; 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 Ashtabula work on weekends?
21 of 63 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Secure Data Recovery Services (#1), Computer Doctor (#2) and Discount Wireless Cell Phone Superstore (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Ashtabula IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 63 rated IT consultants in Ashtabula is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Secure Data Recovery Services has the most, 478 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Ashtabula count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 63 IT consultants serving Ashtabula.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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