63/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best IT Consultants in Detroit, MI (2026)
215 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Detroit: Propel Technology, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit, 932 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 215 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
215 Detroit IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 69 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 215 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Detroit 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 | Propel Technology | 63 | 5.0★ (24) | Detroit | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The Computer Guy, LLC (TCG) | 61 | 5.0★ (178) | Sterling Heights, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit | 61 | 4.9★ (932) | Warren, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Macro Connect | 60 | 4.9★ (59) | Detroit | — | — |
| 5 | Hydrasat | 60 | 5.0★ (22) | Novi, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sector 7 LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Farmington Hills, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | XFER Communications Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (316) | Livonia, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Access Technology | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | West Bloomfield Township, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | MacKethan Computer Consulting | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Detroit | — | — |
| 10 | Just Do It Computers | 58 | 5.0★ (314) | Canton, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 215 best IT consultants in Detroit, 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.
Based in Sterling Heights, 20 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 9 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 932 Google reviews, the most in Detroit.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 Hydrasat
Based in Novi, 24 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#6 Sector 7 LLC
Based in Farmington Hills, 20 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 16 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bloomfield Township, 22 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 314 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ferndale, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 20 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Southfield, 15 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Computers CPR
Based in Melvindale, 7 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Arbor Computers
Based in Ann Arbor, 35 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 859 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 The Computer Hub
Based in Dearborn Heights, 11 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Auritech
Based in Windsor, 6 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 Stefanini
Based in Southfield, 17 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 23 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 16 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 26 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 19 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 DMI / Lochbridge
Based in Detroit
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 215 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Detroit
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AccuTech International | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| AFT CyberDefense | In Detroit | |
| AP Technovations | In Detroit | |
| BlueTrek Technology LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Convergence Networks | In Detroit | |
| Data Tech Cafe Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Detroit |
| Detroit IT | 3.0★ (4) | In Detroit |
| Edgewise Technologies | In Detroit | |
| Free Computer Diagnostics of Metro Detroit | 4.0★ (2) | In Detroit |
| HIPAAEx | Expert HIPAA Compliance & Advisory Services | 3.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| IC Data Communications, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| InsideOut Networking - Detroit IT Support & Managed IT Services | In Detroit | |
| Logical Owl | 5.0★ (2) | In Detroit |
| Newmind Group, Inc. | Detroit IT Managed Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Detroit |
| Proactive | In Detroit | |
| SecureScape Analytics | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Serenity IT Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Tech IT Out Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| The I.T. General, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Tilley IT Training | 5.0★ (52) | In Detroit |
How we ranked Detroit IT consultants
We scored 215 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Detroit?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Detroit, MI is Propel Technology with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Computer Guy, LLC (TCG) (#2) and FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit (#3) follow. We ranked 215 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Detroit?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 215 IT consultants serving Detroit, MI. 8 of them are based in Detroit; 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 Detroit work on weekends?
69 of 215 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Propel Technology (#1), FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit (#3) and Hydrasat (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Detroit IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 215 rated IT consultants in Detroit is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. FIRST STOP Wireless(We Buy Phones) PS5 Disc Digital XBOX Series X iPhone repair Ps5 hdmi repair Warren/Detroit has the most, 932 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Detroit count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 215 IT consultants serving Detroit.
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