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Best IT Consultants in Boone, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Boone: Toggle Computers LLC, IFR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Computer Repair of Des Moines, 336 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #6.

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

38 Boone IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Boone at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Boone at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Toggle Computers LLC585.0★ (25)Ames, 18 mi awaySatOverall
2ServingIntel, Inc575.0★ (9)West Des Moines, 35 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3ATC563.9★ (47)West Des Moines, 33 mi awaySat—
4QCI - Quality Consulting, Inc.554.3★ (39)West Des Moines, 33 mi away——
5Corporate Technologies | Des Moines Managed IT Services Company555.0★ (5)Des Moines, 37 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Computer Repair of Des Moines554.7★ (336)Urbandale, 29 mi away—Most reviews
7Electronics by JB544.8★ (59)Ames, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Golden Years Technology- Tech Support For Seniors545.0★ (13)Ankeny, 32 mi away——
9Schrock Innovations Computer Repair - Des Moines Service Center534.6★ (97)West Des Moines, 32 mi awaySat · Sun—
10J & D Computers525.0★ (3)Grimes, 26 mi awaySat—

The 38 best IT consultants in Boone, 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 Boone

    Based in Ames, 18 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 11 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 5 PM–9 PM · Sun closed
  2. Based in West Des Moines, 35 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5550 Wild Rose Ln #400, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  3. #3 ATC

    Based in West Des Moines, 33 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 255, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  4. Based in West Des Moines, 33 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3001 Westown Pkwy Ste 300, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  5. Based in Ames, 22 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    437 K Ave #141, Nevada, IA 50201
  6. 54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 1 PM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 1 PM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  7. Based in Grimes, 26 mi away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    312 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
  8. #11 Embark

    Based in West Des Moines, 35 mi away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1854 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
  9. Based in Clive, 32 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8350 Hickman Rd Ste 14, Clive, IA 50325
  10. Based in Waukee, 30 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data center”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    390 NE Alice's Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
  11. Based in Waukee, 31 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    1765 SE Hawthorne Ridge Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
  12. Based in Fort Dodge, 34 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 93 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 N 18th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  13. Based in Ankeny, 29 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2401 SE Tones Dr Ste 8, Ankeny, IA 50021
  14. Based in Urbandale, 31 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3024 104th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
  15. Based in Waukee, 31 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1055 SE Olson Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

How we ranked Boone IT consultants

We scored 38 Boone 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 Boone 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 Boone: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Boone?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Boone, IA is Toggle Computers LLC with an IFR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 PM. ServingIntel, Inc (#2) and ATC (#3) follow. We ranked 38 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which IT consultants in Boone work on weekends?

12 of 38 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Toggle Computers LLC (#1), ServingIntel, Inc (#2) and ATC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Boone IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 38 rated IT consultants in Boone is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Computer Repair of Des Moines has the most, 336 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Boone count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Boone 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 Boone 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 Boone

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 38 IT consultants serving Boone.