68/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Maplewood, MN (2026)
154 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Maplewood: Teal, IFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Computronix, 442 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 154 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
154 Maplewood IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 32 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 154 rated IT firms.
Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Minneapolis ranking. See IT consultants in Minneapolis
Top 10 IT consultants in Maplewood 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 | Teal | 68 | 4.9★ (225) | Minneapolis, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | SUCCESS Computer Consulting | 64 | 5.0★ (79) | Golden Valley, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | New Technology Integration | 64 | 4.9★ (29) | Saint Paul, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Atomic Data | 63 | 4.5★ (47) | Minneapolis, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Solution Builders | 63 | 5.0★ (145) | Bloomington, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Cray Inc | 61 | 4.4★ (67) | Bloomington, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Integris | 61 | 4.8★ (54) | Saint Paul, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | CellTech & Mobile Pickup Repairs | 60 | 4.8★ (383) | Roseville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Corporate Technologies | 59 | 4.7★ (310) | Eden Prairie, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Top Dog PC Services, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (25) | Saint Paul, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 154 best IT consultants in Maplewood, 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 Golden Valley, 18 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 5 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Atomic Data
Based in Minneapolis, 14 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 14 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#6 Cray Inc
Based in Bloomington, 14 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 Integris
Based in Saint Paul, 5 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 23 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 310 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 4 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 5 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Boonya Systems
Based in Bloomington, 18 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Eagan, 11 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Minnetonka, 22 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 QB Services
Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 17 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 15 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Computronix
Based in Lino Lakes, 15 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 442 Google reviews, the most in Maplewood.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 Uptime Legal
Based in Eden Prairie, 21 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 19 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 23 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Sovran
Based in Mendota Heights, 10 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 19 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 Gadget Guy MN
Based in Minneapolis, 19 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Maplewood IT consultants
We scored 154 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Maplewood?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Maplewood, MN is Teal with an IFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SUCCESS Computer Consulting (#2) and New Technology Integration (#3) follow. We ranked 154 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
Which IT consultants in Maplewood work on weekends?
32 of 154 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Teal (#1), SUCCESS Computer Consulting (#2) and New Technology Integration (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Maplewood IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 154 rated IT consultants in Maplewood is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Computronix has the most, 442 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Maplewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 154 IT consultants serving Maplewood.
More IT consultants and Maplewood pages
IT consultants near Maplewood
- IT consultants in Oakdale, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in Woodbury, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in North Saint Paul, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in South Saint Paul, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in Saint Paul, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in West Saint Paul, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in Little Canada, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in Inver Grove Heights, MN153 ranked
- IT consultants in Vadnais Heights, MN154 ranked
- IT consultants in Mendota Heights, MN154 ranked
Other services in Maplewood
- Managed IT service providers in Maplewood191 ranked
- Cybersecurity companies in Maplewood114 ranked
- Network cabling and installation companies in Maplewood90 ranked
- Business phone system providers in Maplewood69 ranked
- Data recovery services in Maplewood68 ranked
- Computer repair shops in Maplewood95 ranked
- All IT providers in Maplewood