59/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Durham, NC (2026)
110 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Durham: SAM IT Solutions - Managed IT Services, IFR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Most-reviewed: WingSwept, 469 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 110 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
110 Durham IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 29 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 110 rated IT firms.
Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Raleigh ranking. See IT consultants in Raleigh
Top 10 IT consultants in Durham 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 | SAM IT Solutions - Managed IT Services | 59 | 4.9★ (91) | Durham | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Raleigh IT Guy | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Raleigh, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Protected PC, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (36) | Burlington, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | LightWire, Inc. | 57 | 4.7★ (28) | Raleigh, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | WingSwept | 57 | 5.0★ (469) | Garner, 26 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Undead Electronics | 57 | 4.7★ (355) | Raleigh, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | PointClick Technologies, LLC | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Raleigh, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | XceedIT | 56 | 5.0★ (67) | Raleigh, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Allora Consulting | 56 | 4.6★ (18) | Raleigh, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Covey Computer Service and Repair | 56 | 5.0★ (182) | Cary, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
The 110 best IT consultants in Durham, 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 Raleigh, 11 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 20 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 WingSwept
Based in Garner, 26 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 469 Google reviews, the most in Durham.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 355 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#8 XceedIT
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 18 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 19 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 CompuGuru4u
Based in Apex, 18 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Cerberus Tech
Based in Clayton, 34 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 16 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 TeamLogic IT
Based in Burlington, 36 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 396 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrisville, 11 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durham
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 36 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 TeamLogic IT
Based in Durham
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 IT Xpress
Based in Mebane, 22 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 D2Sol Inc
Based in Morrisville, 10 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Tech Tune Up
Based in Wake Forest, 18 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Durham IT consultants
We scored 110 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Durham?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Durham, NC is SAM IT Solutions - Managed IT Services with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Raleigh IT Guy (#2) and Protected PC, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 110 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Durham?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 110 IT consultants serving Durham, NC. 6 of them are based in Durham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Durham work on weekends?
29 of 110 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SAM IT Solutions - Managed IT Services (#1), Undead Electronics (#6) and PointClick Technologies, LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Durham IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 110 rated IT consultants in Durham is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. WingSwept has the most, 469 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Durham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 110 IT consultants serving Durham.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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