62/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,658 Google reviews, the most in Glendale.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Glendale, AZ (2026)
236 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Glendale: Phoenix Computer Repair Service, IFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 1,658 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Mesa Computer Repair Service, 1,324 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 236 ranked after Phoenix Computer Repair Service; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
236 Glendale IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 117 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 236 rated IT firms.
Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Phoenix ranking. See IT consultants in Phoenix
Top 10 IT consultants in Glendale 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 | Phoenix Computer Repair Service | 62 | 5.0★ (1,658) | Avondale, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | META PCs | 60 | 5.0★ (910) | Peoria, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mesa Computer Repair Service | 59 | 4.9★ (1,324) | Mesa, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Eon Computer Services | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Chandler, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Cyber Help Tech Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (439) | Chandler, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | P C Guru, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Glendale | Sat | — |
| 7 | META PCs | 58 | 5.0★ (841) | Gilbert, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | DataFast | 57 | 4.9★ (562) | Peoria, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Arizona Technology LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (13) | Apache Junction, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | NewGen Business Solutions - Scottsdale Office | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Scottsdale, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 236 best IT consultants in Glendale, 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.
#2 META PCs
Based in Peoria, 7 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 910 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mesa, 26 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,324 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 14 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 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 Chandler, 24 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 META PCs
Based in Gilbert, 28 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 841 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#8 DataFast
Based in Peoria, 4 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Apache Junction, 17 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 17 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 IntraEdge
Based in Chandler, 21 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glendale
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Wisdom PC, LLC
Based in Mesa, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 9 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 MBPS
Based in Phoenix, 9 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Nothing But NET
Based in Gilbert, 30 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Phoenix, 9 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Goodyear, 5 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Phoenix, 14 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 Coeus Consulting
Based in Phoenix, 8 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 917 Solutions
Based in Phoenix, 7 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 RAD Computers
Based in Tempe, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Insight
Based in Chandler, 29 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mesa, 27 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 623 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Glendale IT consultants
We scored 236 Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Glendale?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Glendale, AZ is Phoenix Computer Repair Service with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,658 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. META PCs (#2) and Mesa Computer Repair Service (#3) follow. We ranked 236 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Glendale?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 236 IT consultants serving Glendale, AZ. 3 of them are based in Glendale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Glendale work on weekends?
117 of 236 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Phoenix Computer Repair Service (#1), META PCs (#2) and Mesa Computer Repair Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Glendale IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 236 rated IT consultants in Glendale is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. Phoenix Computer Repair Service has the most, 1,658 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Glendale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 236 IT consultants serving Glendale.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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