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Best IT Consultants in Bristol, RI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bristol: KevTech Services, IFR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: PC Tech Stores, 1,202 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 237 ranked; ranked #2.

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

237 Bristol IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 79 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 237 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Bristol at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Bristol at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1KevTech Services605.0★ (61)Cambridge, 33 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2PC Tech Stores594.9★ (1,202)Cranston, 12 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
3Direct iT585.0★ (99)Waltham, 49 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Freedom Tech, Inc584.8★ (54)Johnston, 15 mi away——
5We Fix It Llc574.7★ (661)Providence, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Technology Advisory Group - Rhode Island Managed IT Services Company564.7★ (27)Warwick, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Teach An Old Dog New Tricks - Computer Training565.0★ (11)North Scituate, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Crazy Computers Inc565.0★ (397)Warren, 4 mi away——
9Technology Advisory Group - Providence Managed IT Services Company564.8★ (25)Providence, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10CTS Services, Inc.564.9★ (41)Franklin, 31 mi away——

The 237 best IT consultants in Bristol, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bristol

    #1 KevTech Services

    Based in Cambridge, 33 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for KevTech Services(978) 394-5609

  2. #2 PC Tech Stores

    Based in Cranston, 12 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,202 Google reviews, the most in Bristol.

    • 4.9★ from 1,202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    284 Garfield Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
    View profile for PC Tech Stores(401) 414-7265

  3. #3 Direct iT

    Based in Waltham, 49 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    39 Emerson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
    View profile for Direct iT(781) 890-4400

  4. #4 Freedom Tech, Inc

    Based in Johnston, 15 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    920 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
    View profile for Freedom Tech, Inc(800) 940-0040

  5. #5 We Fix It Llc

    Based in Providence, 12 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 661 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 661 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    218 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903
    View profile for We Fix It Llc(401) 277-1163

  10. #10 CTS Services, Inc.

    Based in Franklin, 31 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    260 Maple St, Bellingham, MA 02019
    View profile for CTS Services, Inc.(508) 528-7720

  11. #11 APC Integrated

    Based in Quincy, 42 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    70 Quincy Ave #205, Quincy, MA 02169
    View profile for APC Integrated(617) 481-9901

  13. #13 Sylvia Systems

    Based in Holbrook, 34 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    View profile for Sylvia Systems(781) 210-3400

  16. #16 Stenhouse Consulting

    Based in Providence, 12 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Richmond Square #234e, Providence, RI 02906
    View profile for Stenhouse Consulting(401) 453-6900

  19. #19 TechCentric

    Based in Providence, 13 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    536 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02909
    View profile for TechCentric(401) 714-0499

  21. #21 Achieve Networks

    Based in Boston, 48 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    364 Boylston St #401, Boston, MA 02116
    View profile for Achieve Networks(855) 562-6721

  22. #22 Signal Solutions

    Based in Warwick, 10 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Metro Center Blvd Unit 6, Warwick, RI 02886
    View profile for Signal Solutions(401) 204-0950

  23. #23 Cumulus Global

    Based in Grafton, 45 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Bellows Rd, Westborough, MA 01581
    View profile for Cumulus Global(866) 356-1202

  25. #25 Vertikal6

    Based in Warwick, 10 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    • 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    30 Service Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
    View profile for Vertikal6(401) 825-4400

How we ranked Bristol IT consultants

We scored 237 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Bristol?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Bristol, RI is KevTech Services with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. PC Tech Stores (#2) and Direct iT (#3) follow. We ranked 237 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which IT consultants in Bristol work on weekends?

79 of 237 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KevTech Services (#1), PC Tech Stores (#2) and Direct iT (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Bristol IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 237 rated IT consultants in Bristol is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. PC Tech Stores has the most, 1,202 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 Bristol count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 237 IT consultants serving Bristol.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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