61/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Manchester, CT (2026)
178 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Manchester: Corporate Systems Associates, IFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Evolve Computer, 518 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 178 ranked; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
178 Manchester IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 63 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 178 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Manchester 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 | Corporate Systems Associates | 61 | 4.9★ (76) | Windsor, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | KevTech Services | 60 | 5.0★ (61) | Cambridge, 47 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Parishta Inc | 60 | 4.2★ (20) | Manchester | — | — |
| 4 | Endecom Business IT Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (44) | Hartford, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Haptekz Technology Consulting | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | South Windsor, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Global Computer Consultants | 59 | 4.9★ (57) | Farmington, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | OnIT Technology Solutions | 57 | 4.8★ (22) | Enfield, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | TechNet Computing | 57 | 4.8★ (26) | Middletown, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Walker Group | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Farmington, 16 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | INET LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | New London, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 178 best IT consultants in Manchester, 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 Cambridge, 47 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#3 Parishta Inc
Based in Manchester
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 12 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Windsor, 1 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Farmington, 16 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 14 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 19 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 16 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 INET LLC
Based in New London, 20 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 41 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 8 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 4 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Logistics
Based in Storrs, 13 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 EVERNET
Based in Hartford, 8 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Charles IT
Based in Middletown, 16 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 GSS Infotech
Based in Glastonbury, 6 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easthampton, 35 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 Evolve Computer
Based in Shelton, 43 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 518 Google reviews, the most in Manchester.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hadley, 33 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Scituate, 46 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Haven, 39 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 323 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Datahal LLC
Based in Torrington, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 111 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 178 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Manchester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abele Technologies | 5.0★ (5) | In Manchester |
| Automated Concepts, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Carry On IT | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Commprise | Managed IT Services, Support, & Cybersecurity | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Complete IT Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Computer Athletes Department Of Tech Service US | 1.0★ (1) | In Manchester |
| DAS Repair Group | 4.9★ (122) | In Manchester |
| Ergonomic Group | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| GKD Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Grey Matter Technologies | 4.9★ (44) | In Manchester |
| Halflife Studios, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Hartford Tech Support | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| On-Site Support Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Paradise Accounting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Manchester |
| PC Repair Services | 5.0★ (29) | In Manchester |
| Reign Technologies | 5.0★ (6) | In Manchester |
| ResolveIT, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 43 mi |
| Software & Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| TheBizTechs | 5.0★ (93) | In Manchester |
| Tri-Com Consulting Group LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Manchester IT consultants
We scored 178 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Manchester?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Manchester, CT is Corporate Systems Associates with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews. KevTech Services (#2) and Parishta Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 178 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Manchester?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 178 IT consultants serving Manchester, CT. 2 of them are based in Manchester; 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 Manchester work on weekends?
63 of 178 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KevTech Services (#2), Haptekz Technology Consulting (#5) and Global Computer Consultants (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Manchester IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 178 rated IT consultants in Manchester is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Evolve Computer has the most, 518 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Manchester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 178 IT consultants serving Manchester.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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