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Best IT Consultants in Knik-Fairview, AK (2026)

19 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Knik-Fairview: Alaska Computer Support, IFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Alaska Computer Geeks, 49 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 19 ranked after Alaska Computer Support; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Knik-Fairview IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Anchorage ranking. See IT consultants in Anchorage

Top 10 IT consultants in Knik-Fairview at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Knik-Fairview at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alaska Computer Support655.0★ (63)Anchorage, 24 mi away—Overall
2North Peak IT625.0★ (16)Knik-Fairview——
3Out of a Jam Solutions544.9★ (35)Anchorage, 17 mi away——
4Alaska Computer Geeks544.7★ (49)Anchorage, 25 mi away—Most reviews
5Rent-A-Geek534.5★ (31)Anchorage, 16 mi away——
6JP Technical534.8★ (35)Anchorage, 27 mi away——
7Ampersand525.0★ (20)Anchorage, 24 mi away——
8Computer Weavers515.0★ (17)Anchorage, 26 mi away——
9Vicinity505.0★ (14)Anchorage, 24 mi away——
10Computer Freelancers of Alaska493.7★ (3)Knik-FairviewSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 19 best IT consultants in Knik-Fairview, 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.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Knik-Fairview

    #1 Alaska Computer Support

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    65/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, the most in Knik-Fairview.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    750 E Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Alaska Computer Support(907) 868-7300

  2. #2 North Peak IT

    Based in Knik-Fairview

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    550 S Alaska St #101, Palmer, AK 99645
    View profile for North Peak IT(907) 746-8717

  5. #5 Rent-A-Geek

    Based in Anchorage, 16 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12357 E Seth Avery Cir, Palmer, AK 99645
    View profile for Rent-A-Geek(907) 745-5060

  6. #6 JP Technical

    Based in Anchorage, 27 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    811 W 88th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99515
    View profile for JP Technical(907) 748-2200

  7. #7 Ampersand

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    RAM BUILDING, 2525 Gambell St Ste 415, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Ampersand(907) 792-4600

  8. #8 Computer Weavers

    Based in Anchorage, 26 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5601 Silverado Way, Anchorage, AK 99518
    View profile for Computer Weavers(907) 313-5949

  9. #9 Vicinity

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    405 W 36th Ave Suite 107, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Vicinity(907) 885-2272

  11. #11 The Bearded Tek

    Based in Knik-Fairview

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10:30 AM–3 PM · Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for The Bearded Tek(907) 519-8577

  12. #12 Ampersand

    Based in Knik-Fairview

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    480 Commercial Dr, Palmer, AK 99645
    View profile for Ampersand(907) 792-4600

  13. #13 Velonex Technologies

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 W Northern Lights Blvd Ste 207, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Velonex Technologies(907) 375-8324

  14. #14 EZ Tech

    Based in Anchorage, 28 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for EZ Tech(907) 792-9818

  15. #15 Tech Dispatch

    Based in Anchorage, 27 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    551 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515
    View profile for Tech Dispatch(888) 238-4225

  17. #17 Bright Solutions Inc

    Based in Anchorage, 21 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    364 Pauline St, Anchorage, AK 99504
    View profile for Bright Solutions Inc(907) 338-8188

  18. #18 Resource Data

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Software company”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    560 E 34th Ave Ste 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Resource Data(907) 563-8100

How we ranked Knik-Fairview IT consultants

We scored 19 Knik-Fairview 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Knik-Fairview data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. 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 Knik-Fairview: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Knik-Fairview?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Knik-Fairview, AK is Alaska Computer Support with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews. North Peak IT (#2) and Out of a Jam Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 19 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Knik-Fairview?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 19 IT consultants serving Knik-Fairview, AK. 4 of them are based in Knik-Fairview; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Knik-Fairview work on weekends?

1 of 19 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Computer Freelancers of Alaska (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Knik-Fairview IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated IT consultants in Knik-Fairview is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Alaska Computer Support has the most, 63 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 Knik-Fairview count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Knik-Fairview 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 Knik-Fairview 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 Knik-Fairview

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 19 IT consultants serving Knik-Fairview.

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