Ranked #1 in Big Rapids
Based in Grand Rapids, 47 mi away
54/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 745 Google reviews, the most in Big Rapids.
Best IT Consultants in Big Rapids, MI (2026)
21 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Big Rapids: iGeek Repair and Gaming Center Plainfield, IFR Score 54/100; 5.0★ from 745 Google reviews.
- 5
Most-reviewed: CMS Internet, 607 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 21 ranked after iGeek Repair and Gaming Center Plainfield; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Big Rapids IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Big Rapids 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 | iGeek Repair and Gaming Center Plainfield | 54 | 5.0★ (745) | Grand Rapids, 47 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Section 1 IT Consulting LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (22) | Madison Heights, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Endeavor IT | 53 | 4.7★ (37) | Allendale, 50 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Ace Communications - Repairs, Sales, and Prepaid Service | 53 | 4.7★ (555) | Muskegon, 48 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | CMS Internet | 53 | 4.7★ (607) | Mount Pleasant, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | TRC Group IT Consulting | 51 | 5.0★ (14) | Grand Rapids, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | OCEAN-OMEGA SYSTEMS | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Grand Rapids, 45 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Kinetix LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (83) | Northview, 41 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Real IT Solutions | 48 | 5.0★ (84) | Grand Rapids, 48 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | West Michigan Tech Services | Managed IT Services and Outsourced IT support company in Greater Grand Rapids | 48 | 5.0★ (73) | Grand Rapids, 47 mi away | — | — |
The 21 best IT consultants in Big Rapids, 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.
Based in Madison Heights, 24 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#3 Endeavor IT
Based in Allendale, 50 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Muskegon, 48 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 555 Google reviews.
#5 CMS Internet
Based in Mount Pleasant, 36 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 607 Google reviews.
Based in Grand Rapids, 49 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Grand Rapids, 45 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#8 Kinetix LLC
Based in Northview, 41 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based in Grand Rapids, 48 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based in Grand Rapids, 47 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based in Cadillac, 43 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.
#12 OtterBase Inc
Based in Grand Rapids, 48 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 37 mi away
45/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#14 IT Systems, LLC
Based in Allendale, 49 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Cadillac, 38 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#16 SJA Solutions
Based in Grand Rapids, 48 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Grand Rapids, 49 mi away
43/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#18 VDA Labs
Based in Grand Rapids, 48 mi away
42/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Grand Rapids, 48 mi away
41/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Muskegon, 50 mi away
41/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Grand Rapids, 48 mi away
40/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Also serving Big Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abare Consulting | 48 mi | |
| Bee Sky Consulting | 24 mi | |
| Build a Byte | 46 mi | |
| Complete Tech Solutions | 46 mi | |
| Dotson Technology | 37 mi | |
| First Choice Technologies | 4.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
| Fisher Unitech | 4.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
| Gallinger Computer Consulting | In Big Rapids | |
| Markur Communications | 40 mi | |
| PRA Design | 46 mi | |
| Recker Tech | 4.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Red Five IT | 47 mi | |
| SatoriTEK | 44 mi | |
| SKJ Lewis | In Big Rapids | |
| TekAdvance | 29 mi | |
| Thatch Computer Consluting | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Timothy MK Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 50 mi |
| Untrained Momentum | 5.0★ (2) | In Big Rapids |
| Walton Computer Repair & Education Services | 5.0★ (12) | In Big Rapids |
| Wintelware Systems Inc. | 24 mi |
How we ranked Big Rapids IT consultants
We scored 21 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Big Rapids?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Big Rapids, MI is iGeek Repair and Gaming Center Plainfield with an IFR Score of 54/100. It has 5.0★ from 745 Google reviews. Section 1 IT Consulting LLC (#2) and Endeavor IT (#3) follow. We ranked 21 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Big Rapids?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 21 IT consultants serving Big Rapids, MI. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Big Rapids work on weekends?
5 of 21 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Section 1 IT Consulting LLC (#2), Ace Communications - Repairs, Sales, and Prepaid Service (#4) and TRC Group IT Consulting (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Big Rapids IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated IT consultants in Big Rapids is 5.0★, with a median of 22 reviews. iGeek Repair and Gaming Center Plainfield has the most, 745 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 Big Rapids count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 21 IT consultants serving Big Rapids.
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