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Best IT Consultants in Los Banos, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Los Banos: Secure Data Recovery Services, IFR Score 54/100; 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Computer Guys, 125 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #2.

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

31 Los Banos IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated IT firms.

Top 10 IT consultants in Los Banos at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Los Banos at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Secure Data Recovery Services544.7★ (63)Modesto, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2The Computer Guys544.7★ (125)Modesto, 44 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Network Builders IT Inc.534.8★ (39)Modesto, 46 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4I Will Repair - Mobile524.5★ (64)Monterey, 47 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Action Computers524.4★ (69)Merced, 27 mi away——
6GSDSolutions514.8★ (18)Modesto, 41 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ghosxt515.0★ (30)Salinas, 49 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8PyrateTech514.3★ (3)Gilroy, 41 mi away——
9Power Core PC Consulting515.0★ (12)San Rafael, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Moji Technologies515.0★ (48)Modesto, 41 mi away——

The 31 best IT consultants in Los Banos, 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.

  1. Based in Modesto, 44 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews, the most in Los Banos.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3321 McHenry Ave Ste A1, Modesto, CA 95350
  2. Based in Merced, 27 mi away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Loughborough Dr Ste B, Merced, CA 95348
  3. Based in Modesto, 41 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    931 10th St Ste 610, Modesto, CA 95354
  4. Based in Salinas, 49 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    842 Bermuda Way, Salinas, CA 93905
  5. Based in Gilroy, 41 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    939 Welburn Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
  6. Based in Modesto, 41 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    605 15th St, Modesto, CA 95354
  7. Based in Modesto, 45 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1320 Standiford Ave Ste 4-306, Modesto, CA 95350
  8. Based in Modesto, 42 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    937 Coffee Rd #300-400, Modesto, CA 95355
  9. Based in Sacramento, 36 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Santa Cruz, 48 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  11. Based in Hollister, 33 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    Hollister, CA 95023
  12. Based in Ceres, 35 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  13. Based in Ceres, 38 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1571 E Whitmore Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
  14. Based in Morgan Hill, 44 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    18710 Corte Paterna, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  15. Based in Hollister, 33 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 San Felipe Rd #2, Hollister, CA 95023
  16. Based in Gilroy, 39 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7500 Arroyo Cir Ste 110, Gilroy, CA 95020
  17. Based in Turlock, 30 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2218 Maryann Dr, Turlock, CA 95380
  18. Based in Salida, 48 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5686 Pirrone Rd, Salida, CA 95368
  19. Based in Merced, 29 mi away

    44/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    767 E Yosemite Ave A, Merced, CA 95340

All 31 IT consultants

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.

IT consultants in Los Banos, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tekniton442.8★ (26)41 mi
27Tech Heroes, Inc.444.9★ (7)43 mi
28Maguroblue Automation435.0★ (4)40 mi
29Robot Shark Tech435.0★ (3)40 mi
30TaskAlign - Microsoft 365 & Computer Support425.0★ (5)46 mi
31SERV3 NETWORKS415.0★ (3)46 mi

Also serving Los Banos

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.

Unranked IT consultants serving Los Banos
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advent Technologies, Inc.5.0★ (1)45 mi
ATTechs LLC3.9★ (11)In Los Banos
Aureus Consultants, Inc.28 mi
CTC Chowchilla Tech Center5.0★ (1)32 mi
DataTechDB - PC & Network Solutions5.0★ (1)44 mi
Debugging websiteIn Los Banos
Denis Enterprises4.5★ (2)30 mi
Geeks on Site4.0★ (1)43 mi
Jim DeCesare IT Consulting32 mi
Miller Networks Inc5.0★ (1)44 mi
OIT Service Desk32 mi
Prince Can Fix It Computer Repair Specialist5.0★ (14)In Los Banos
Professional Computer Consultants32 mi
Ridgeline IT Solutions5.0★ (1)43 mi
Sirius Power PC - Custom Gaming PCs - Prebuilt Computers - Merced28 mi
Solooshun5.0★ (1)48 mi
The Computer Magician30 mi
Valley Tech, LLC4.5★ (2)45 mi
Wireflare5.0★ (2)36 mi
Workingarts Marketing, Inc.3.0★ (1)42 mi

How we ranked Los Banos IT consultants

We scored 31 Los Banos 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 Los Banos 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 Los Banos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Los Banos?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Los Banos, CA is Secure Data Recovery Services with an IFR Score of 54/100. It has 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Computer Guys (#2) and Network Builders IT Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 31 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Los Banos?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 31 IT consultants serving Los Banos, CA. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Los Banos work on weekends?

11 of 31 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Secure Data Recovery Services (#1), The Computer Guys (#2) and Network Builders IT Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Los Banos IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated IT consultants in Los Banos is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. The Computer Guys has the most, 125 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Los Banos count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Los Banos 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 Los Banos 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 Los Banos

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 31 IT consultants serving Los Banos.