61/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Highlands Ranch, CO (2026)
234 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Highlands Ranch: Coal Creek Business Solutions, IFR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Mac Outlet, 360 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 234 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
234 Highlands Ranch IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 55 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 234 rated IT firms.
Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Denver ranking. See IT consultants in Denver
Top 10 IT consultants in Highlands Ranch 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 | Coal Creek Business Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | Broomfield, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Colorado Computers | 60 | 5.0★ (322) | Castle Pines North, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Data Voice Options, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (107) | Colorado Springs, 42 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | RemoteToHome Consulting | 59 | 5.0★ (75) | Boulder, 36 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | TrinWare | 59 | 4.5★ (34) | Centennial, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Mac Outlet | 59 | 4.8★ (360) | Denver, 10 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | 303 NETWORKS | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | Arvada, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | eCreek IT Solutions | 58 | 4.9★ (82) | Denver, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | C Squared Computer Consulting | 58 | 4.8★ (20) | Littleton, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Onset Solutions, Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (20) | Lakewood, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 234 best IT consultants in Highlands Ranch, 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 Castle Pines North, 7 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 322 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 42 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder, 36 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 TrinWare
Based in Centennial, 7 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#6 Mac Outlet
Based in Denver, 10 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 360 Google reviews, the most in Highlands Ranch.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 303 NETWORKS
Based in Arvada, 17 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 10 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Littleton, 6 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 14 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Castle Rock, 14 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Tech Shaman LLC
Based in Centennial, 18 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden, 21 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 OTAVA® Colorado
Based in Greenwood Village, 5 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Access Data
Based in Greenwood Village, 6 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 ANM
Based in Englewood, 6 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Castle Rock, 14 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 TekUp LLC
Based in The Pinery, 24 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 27 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 107 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Northglenn, 23 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 7 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Golden, 17 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 Executech
Based in Louisville, 30 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 MacFinesse
Based in Wheat Ridge, 16 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Highlands Ranch IT consultants
We scored 234 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Highlands Ranch?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Highlands Ranch, CO is Coal Creek Business Solutions with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Colorado Computers (#2) and Data Voice Options, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 234 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Highlands Ranch?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 234 IT consultants serving Highlands Ranch, CO. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Highlands Ranch work on weekends?
55 of 234 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coal Creek Business Solutions (#1), Colorado Computers (#2) and Mac Outlet (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Highlands Ranch IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 234 rated IT consultants in Highlands Ranch is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Mac Outlet has the most, 360 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 Highlands Ranch count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 234 IT consultants serving Highlands Ranch.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
More IT consultants and Highlands Ranch pages
IT consultants near Highlands Ranch
- IT consultants in Southglenn, CO220 ranked
- IT consultants in Castlewood, CO222 ranked
- IT consultants in Lone Tree, CO230 ranked
- IT consultants in Greenwood Village, CO214 ranked
- IT consultants in Littleton, CO211 ranked
- IT consultants in Centennial, CO226 ranked
- IT consultants in Columbine, CO227 ranked
- IT consultants in Englewood, CO208 ranked
- IT consultants in Castle Pines North, CO244 ranked
- IT consultants in Cherry Creek, CO210 ranked
Other services in Highlands Ranch
- Managed IT service providers in Highlands Ranch293 ranked
- Cybersecurity companies in Highlands Ranch184 ranked
- Network cabling and installation companies in Highlands Ranch119 ranked
- Business phone system providers in Highlands Ranch108 ranked
- Data recovery services in Highlands Ranch98 ranked
- Computer repair shops in Highlands Ranch149 ranked
- All IT providers in Highlands Ranch