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Best IT Consultants in Clive, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Clive: ServingIntel, Inc, IFR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Computer Repair of Des Moines, 336 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #6.

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

36 Clive 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 36 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 Clive at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Clive at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ServingIntel, Inc605.0★ (9)West Des Moines, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2ATC593.9★ (47)West Des Moines, 4 mi awaySat—
3QCI - Quality Consulting, Inc.594.3★ (39)West Des Moines, 1 mi away——
4Corporate Technologies | Des Moines Managed IT Services Company595.0★ (5)Des Moines, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Toggle Computers LLC585.0★ (25)Ames, 17 mi awaySat—
6Computer Repair of Des Moines584.7★ (336)Urbandale, 4 mi away—Most reviews
7Golden Years Technology- Tech Support For Seniors575.0★ (13)Ankeny, 4 mi away——
8Schrock Innovations Computer Repair - Des Moines Service Center564.6★ (97)West Des Moines, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Embark564.4★ (10)West Des Moines, 3 mi away——
101 IT Source554.8★ (5)Clive——

The 36 best IT consultants in Clive, 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 Clive

    #1 ServingIntel, Inc

    Based in West Des Moines, 4 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 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
    View profile for ServingIntel, Inc(888) 477-7711

  2. #2 ATC

    Based in West Des Moines, 4 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for ATC(515) 974-5619

  3. #3 QCI - Quality Consulting, Inc.

    Based in West Des Moines, 1 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for QCI - Quality Consulting, Inc.(515) 440-4960

  5. #5 Toggle Computers LLC

    Based in Ames, 17 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for Toggle Computers LLC(515) 639-0121

  7. #7 Golden Years Technology- Tech Support For Seniors

    Based in Ankeny, 4 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 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
    View profile for Golden Years Technology- Tech Support For Seniors(515) 989-7220

  9. #9 Embark

    Based in West Des Moines, 3 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for Embark(515) 440-1451

  10. #10 1 IT Source

    Based in Clive

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for 1 IT Source(515) 727-5420

  11. #11 J & D Computers

    Based in Grimes, 7 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 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
    View profile for J & D Computers(515) 986-9424

  14. #14 Iowa PC Fixers

    Based in Waukee, 6 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 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
    View profile for Iowa PC Fixers(515) 978-1090

  15. #15 Electronics by JB

    Based in Ames, 32 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    View profile for Electronics by JB(319) 775-5057

  16. #16 US Signal

    Based in Waukee, 7 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    View profile for US Signal(866) 274-4625

  21. #21 TeamLogic IT

    Based in Ankeny, 11 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 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
    View profile for TeamLogic IT(515) 318-7411

  22. #22 LaunchIT MSP

    Based in Urbandale, 2 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 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
    View profile for LaunchIT MSP(515) 512-4815

  24. #24 Access Systems

    Based in Waukee, 7 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 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
    View profile for Access Systems(888) 464-8770

  25. #25 Artech Solutions Inc

    Based in West Des Moines, 1 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1441 29th St Ste 214, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for Artech Solutions Inc(515) 868-0100

How we ranked Clive IT consultants

We scored 36 Clive 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 Clive 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 Clive: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Clive?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Clive, IA is ServingIntel, Inc with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. ATC (#2) and QCI - Quality Consulting, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 36 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Clive?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 36 IT consultants serving Clive, IA. 2 of them are based in Clive; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Clive work on weekends?

12 of 36 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ServingIntel, Inc (#1), ATC (#2) and Corporate Technologies | Des Moines Managed IT Services Company (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Clive IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated IT consultants in Clive is 5.0★, with a median of 12 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 Clive count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 36 IT consultants serving Clive.

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