63/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Malibu, CA (2026)
418 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Malibu: Archway Computer, IFR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Apogee Computer Technologies - By Appointment Only, 890 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 418 ranked; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
418 Malibu IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 151 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 418 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Malibu 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 | Archway Computer | 63 | 4.8★ (46) | Agoura Hills, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The IT Professionals | 59 | 5.0★ (85) | Buena Park, 38 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Alpine Apex IT Consulting | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Los Angeles, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Crimson IT | Cybersecurity, Managed IT & AI Automation | 59 | 4.9★ (99) | Los Angeles, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sara Gepp | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Malibu | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Calabasas Tech Group | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Agoura, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Digicomp LA | 58 | 4.6★ (86) | Encino, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sam's IT Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (497) | Pasadena, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | IT Support LA | 58 | 5.0★ (130) | Calabasas, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Kyle's Mac repair & PC services | 58 | 4.9★ (244) | Agoura Hills, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 418 best IT consultants in Malibu, 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 Buena Park, 38 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 20 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 30 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 Sara Gepp
Based in Malibu
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Agoura, 8 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 Digicomp LA
Based in Encino, 17 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 38 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Calabasas, 9 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Agoura Hills, 8 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Computer Guy
Based in Stevenson Ranch, 37 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Xcape, Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Calabasas, 12 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 15 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 18 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 GoHardDrive Inc
Based in La Puente, 46 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lomita, 31 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 41 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 890 Google reviews, the most in Malibu.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 34 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 PC Max Solutions
Based in Culver City, 18 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 293 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
IT consultants ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 418 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Malibu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1:M Cyber Security Awareness Training Services | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| ACT USA | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Compass Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| CompassMSP | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| DAG Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| EHPCtech | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Essentiv Tech | 5.0★ (1) | In Malibu |
| Fast Computer Repair | 1.0★ (1) | In Malibu |
| FedEx Office Print & Ship Center | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jepson Technologies, Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Joom Technology | 5.0★ (1) | In Malibu |
| LA IT Consultants | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Lead-In Technologies Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Mac and Pc Repair Data Recover,Screen Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| MaciTNow | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Mylennium | In Malibu | |
| Realm Defense | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Santa Monica PC Repair | In Malibu | |
| STS SECURE TECH SERVICES | 5.0★ (1) | In Malibu |
| The Micros Man | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Malibu IT consultants
We scored 418 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Malibu?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Malibu, CA is Archway Computer with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The IT Professionals (#2) and Alpine Apex IT Consulting (#3) follow. We ranked 418 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Malibu?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 418 IT consultants serving Malibu, CA. 2 of them are based in Malibu; 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 Malibu work on weekends?
151 of 418 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Archway Computer (#1), The IT Professionals (#2) and Alpine Apex IT Consulting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Malibu IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 418 rated IT consultants in Malibu is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Apogee Computer Technologies - By Appointment Only has the most, 890 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 Malibu count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 418 IT consultants serving Malibu.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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