56/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 771 Google reviews, the most in Kinston.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Kinston, NC (2026)
21 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kinston: iFixNC - iPhone and computer repair, IFR Score 56/100; 4.6★ from 771 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Eclipse Computers Inc., 216 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked after iFixNC - iPhone and computer repair; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Kinston IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Kinston 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 | iFixNC - iPhone and computer repair | 56 | 4.6★ (771) | Jacksonville, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Eclipse Computers Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (216) | Goldsboro, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | East Coast Cybersecurity | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Sebastian, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | B & B Communications, Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (96) | Jacksonville, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Script master labs LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | Kinston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | CPU Managed IT Solutions | 49 | 4.8★ (68) | Greenville, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | My I.T. Guy | 48 | 5.0★ (52) | Jacksonville, 46 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Computer Geeks | 47 | 4.6★ (43) | Greenville, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SOBXTECH | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | Jacksonville, 49 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | DataGroup Technologies, Inc. | 46 | 4.6★ (27) | Greenville, 27 mi away | — | — |
The 21 best IT consultants in Kinston, 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 Goldsboro, 22 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sebastian, 49 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Jacksonville, 31 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Software company”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 My I.T. Guy
Based in Jacksonville, 46 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 SOBXTECH
Based in Jacksonville, 49 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Greenville, 27 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 26 mi away
45/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 30 mi away
45/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Computer Central
Based in Wilson, 38 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rocky Mount, 37 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 Davis Solutions
Based in New Bern, 29 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 24 mi away
43/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fire protection service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 22 mi away
42/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 Iron Door Cyber
Based in Jacksonville, 36 mi away
41/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 49 mi away
40/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Kinston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGEV Computers | 5.0★ (2) | 49 mi |
| Bluescope Technology Consulting | 28 mi | |
| Built by PELT | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| CDS Networks & Services | 4.3★ (29) | In Kinston |
| Circlume Studio | In Kinston | |
| Code Blue Technologies | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Computer Geeks formerly known as Intrasource Communications | 5.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Cool Tech LLC | 34 mi | |
| Digital Consulting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| HexynTech | 27 mi | |
| INDIGOTABLE | 5.0★ (2) | 44 mi |
| Infranet Technologies Group | 5.0★ (1) | 50 mi |
| integral IT support | 3.0★ (2) | 46 mi |
| Optimum | 4.5★ (184) | In Kinston |
| Promised LAN Computing | 30 mi | |
| Q2QMM LLC | 35 mi | |
| Shedrick Enterprises | In Kinston | |
| TeamLogic IT | 26 mi | |
| Tech-N-Specs Personal 1 on 1 Computer Help & Install Services | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| TR PC Repair & Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Kinston IT consultants
We scored 21 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Kinston?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Kinston, NC is iFixNC - iPhone and computer repair with an IFR Score of 56/100. It has 4.6★ from 771 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Eclipse Computers Inc. (#2) and East Coast Cybersecurity (#3) follow. We ranked 21 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Kinston?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 21 IT consultants serving Kinston, NC. 2 of them are based in Kinston; 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 Kinston work on weekends?
5 of 21 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are iFixNC - iPhone and computer repair (#1), Eclipse Computers Inc. (#2) and East Coast Cybersecurity (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Kinston IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated IT consultants in Kinston is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. iFixNC - iPhone and computer repair has the most, 771 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 Kinston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 21 IT consultants serving Kinston.
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