63/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Best IT Consultants in Cleveland, OH (2026)
170 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cleveland: TRNSFRM Managed IT Services, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews.
- 7
Most-reviewed: E-Tech Computers, 524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 170 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
170 Cleveland IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 48 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 170 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Cleveland 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 | TRNSFRM Managed IT Services | 63 | 5.0★ (177) | North Royalton, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 60 | 4.9★ (478) | Cleveland | Sat | — |
| 3 | Kloud9 IT | Managed IT Services & IT Support in Cleveland | 60 | 4.9★ (148) | Cleveland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Computer Doctor | 60 | 4.9★ (446) | Cleveland | Sat | — |
| 5 | Green Line Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (91) | Cleveland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Discount Wireless Cell Phone Superstore | 58 | 4.6★ (312) | East Cleveland, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | E-Tech Computers | 58 | 4.7★ (524) | Cleveland | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | The Cheaper Geek | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | North Olmsted, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | VeliComp Computer Repair | 57 | 5.0★ (458) | Cuyahoga Falls, 27 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Shakergeek | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Shaker Heights, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 170 best IT consultants in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 478 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 446 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based in East Cleveland, 6 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 312 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Cleveland.
Based in North Olmsted, 11 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 27 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 458 Google reviews.
#10 Shakergeek
Based in Shaker Heights, 8 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#11 Computer Crisis
Based in Avon, 18 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 218 Google reviews.
#12 BizEdge, Inc.
Based in Garfield Heights, 7 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in North Royalton, 12 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based in Brecksville, 10 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#15 Acendex
Based in Beachwood, 11 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#16 LORCO DATA
Based in Amherst, 28 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#17 Zulvan
Based in Bedford Heights, 3 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#18 Team Spike
Based in Shaker Heights, 9 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#19 Core BTS, Inc.
Based in Seven Hills, 7 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Cleveland
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based in Lyndhurst, 13 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Cleveland
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 243 Google reviews.
#24 FIT Technologies
Based in Cleveland
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews.
Based in Akron, 31 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
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 170 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cleveland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2-5 Computing Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Cleveland |
| A to Z Computers | 4.3★ (37) | In Cleveland |
| Adamant Technical Services Inc. | 4.5★ (18) | In Cleveland |
| AgileBlue | 5.0★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| Area Networks | 5.0★ (1) | In Cleveland |
| ASMGi | 5.0★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| Bennett Adelson Professional Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Cleveland |
| ByteIT | 5.0★ (3) | In Cleveland |
| CGI Lakeside Avenue | 5.0★ (2) | In Cleveland |
| EMC IT Solutions | 4.9★ (37) | In Cleveland |
| I T Specialists | 5.0★ (1) | In Cleveland |
| John Ehrley Consulting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Cleveland |
| Legal Evidence Corp | 5.0★ (3) | In Cleveland |
| Pulsate Business Information Systems, LLC. | 5.0★ (9) | In Cleveland |
| QualityIP Cleveland | 3.0★ (2) | In Cleveland |
| Systems X | 5.0★ (1) | In Cleveland |
| TEC Communications Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Cleveland |
| Tremont Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | In Cleveland |
| TT TECHNOLOGIES&SERVICES LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| TWR Group | 5.0★ (16) | In Cleveland |
How we ranked Cleveland IT consultants
We scored 170 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Cleveland?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Cleveland, OH is TRNSFRM Managed IT Services with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews. Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and Kloud9 IT | Managed IT Services & IT Support in Cleveland (#3) follow. We ranked 170 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Cleveland?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 170 IT consultants serving Cleveland, OH. 13 of them are based in Cleveland; 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 Cleveland work on weekends?
48 of 170 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Secure Data Recovery Services (#2), Kloud9 IT | Managed IT Services & IT Support in Cleveland (#3) and Computer Doctor (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Cleveland IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 170 rated IT consultants in Cleveland is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. E-Tech Computers has the most, 524 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Cleveland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 170 IT consultants serving Cleveland.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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