62/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in McKinney, TX (2026)
331 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in McKinney: Integris, IFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews.
- 8
Most-reviewed: LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX, 967 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 331 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
331 McKinney IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 121 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 331 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in McKinney 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 | Integris | 62 | 5.0★ (497) | Bedford, 39 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | FORNIDA | 60 | 5.0★ (80) | Plano, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Intrigue IT Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (52) | Dallas, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Concepts Consulting | 59 | 4.7★ (39) | Richardson, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Palo Alto Networks | 58 | 4.8★ (60) | Plano, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | IFIXALL Mac, PC and Cellphone services McKinney | 58 | 4.6★ (278) | McKinney | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Onsite Network Tech | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | The Colony, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX | 57 | 4.9★ (967) | Dallas, 26 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | iFix Mac & PC Repair | 57 | 5.0★ (428) | Dallas, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | NeTex Consulting | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Paris, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 331 best IT consultants in McKinney, 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.
#2 FORNIDA
Based in Plano, 13 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 21 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richardson, 19 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 16 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinney
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 278 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in The Colony, 19 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 26 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 967 Google reviews, the most in McKinney.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 NeTex Consulting
Based in Paris, 24 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 MACROGEEKS TECH
Based in Richardson, 18 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 DKBinnovative
Based in Frisco, 15 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Allen, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 GXA
Based in Richardson, 15 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 29 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 26 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 379 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richardson, 19 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 505 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richardson, 20 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 657 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 Prototype IT
Based in Lewisville, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 31 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 359 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 14 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Tech Kings
Based in Garland, 24 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Irving, 31 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Allen, 6 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 Prototype IT
Based in Dallas, 22 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 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 331 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving McKinney
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASG I.T. Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | In McKinney |
| Avalon Consulting, LLC | In McKinney | |
| Baxter I.T. Consulting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| BITech Consulting Services | In McKinney | |
| C2XCEL | 5.0★ (17) | In McKinney |
| Celebration Holdings, LLC (dba Celebration OnPoint) | In McKinney | |
| Corptek Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cyber Watch Installation | In McKinney | |
| Dazzlon | 5.0★ (2) | In McKinney |
| IPSEC SYSTEMS | In McKinney | |
| Legacy IT Consulting | In McKinney | |
| LG Networks | In McKinney | |
| Matador Networks, LLC | 4.6★ (8) | In McKinney |
| My IT Company | 5.0★ (1) | In McKinney |
| Netrio | 4.1★ (9) | In McKinney |
| Siri Consulting Service LLC | In McKinney | |
| SolutionOne | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| The Tech Medic | In McKinney | |
| Towne North Electronics | 5.0★ (5) | In McKinney |
| Wisdom Counselors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked McKinney IT consultants
We scored 331 McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in McKinney?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in McKinney, TX is Integris with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews. FORNIDA (#2) and Intrigue IT Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 331 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in McKinney?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 331 IT consultants serving McKinney, TX. 5 of them are based in McKinney; 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 McKinney work on weekends?
121 of 331 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 79 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Intrigue IT Solutions (#3), IFIXALL Mac, PC and Cellphone services McKinney (#6) and Onsite Network Tech (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do McKinney IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 331 rated IT consultants in McKinney is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX has the most, 967 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 McKinney count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 331 IT consultants serving McKinney.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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