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Best IT Consultants in Clinton, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Clinton: The Computer Center, IFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: DC Computers, 81 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #8.

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

23 Clinton IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated IT firms.

Top 10 IT consultants in Clinton at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Clinton at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Computer Center614.9★ (51)Janesville, 38 mi away—Overall
2Genius Business Solutions, Inc.594.8★ (32)Moline, 29 mi away——
3Medix Dental IT595.0★ (24)Davenport, 30 mi away——
4Yash Technologies Inc584.6★ (12)East Moline, 28 mi away——
5Meyer Computer Consulting575.0★ (50)Dixon, 36 mi awaySat—
6Donald Consulting Group545.0★ (13)Muscatine, 49 mi away——
7Midland Technologies535.0★ (5)Davenport, 28 mi away——
8DC Computers534.5★ (81)Dixon, 36 mi away—Most reviews
9Z,s Computer Repair514.7★ (14)East Moline, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Netlinux504.9★ (13)East Moline, 26 mi away——

The 23 best IT consultants in Clinton, 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 Clinton

    Based in Janesville, 38 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  2. Based in Davenport, 30 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 N Brady St #2, Davenport, IA 52801
  3. Based in East Moline, 28 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    841 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244
  4. Based in Muscatine, 49 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 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–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  5. Based in Davenport, 28 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 E 29th St, Davenport, IA 52803
  6. Based in Dixon, 36 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews, the most in Clinton.

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

    • 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    734 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
  7. Based in East Moline, 31 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    114 W 16th St, Coal Valley, IL 61240
  8. Based in East Moline, 26 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    611 15th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244
  9. Based in Freeport, 42 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    451 W South St, Freeport, IL 61032
  10. Based in Moline, 29 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1515 5th Ave Ste 422, Moline, IL 61265
  11. Based in East Moline, 27 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    403 E Palace Row, Geneseo, IL 61254
  12. Based in Bettendorf, 28 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1049 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  13. Based in Muscatine, 43 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
  14. Based in Bettendorf, 27 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Office equipment supplier”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2435 Kimberly Rd #20S, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  15. Based in Sterling, 26 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071
  16. Based in Davenport, 27 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Security system installation service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5433 Tremont Ave, Davenport, IA 52807
  17. Based in Kewanee, 42 mi away

    43/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Store”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:15 PM–7:30 PM · Sat 12:30 PM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

Also serving Clinton

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.

How we ranked Clinton IT consultants

We scored 23 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Clinton?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Clinton, IA is The Computer Center with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews. Genius Business Solutions, Inc. (#2) and Medix Dental IT (#3) follow. We ranked 23 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Clinton?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 23 IT consultants serving Clinton, IA. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Clinton work on weekends?

6 of 23 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Meyer Computer Consulting (#5), Z,s Computer Repair (#9) and Davenport Electric Contract Co (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Clinton IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated IT consultants in Clinton is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. DC Computers has the most, 81 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Clinton count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 23 IT consultants serving Clinton.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.