56/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Ontario, OR (2026)
47 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ontario: DataTel, IFR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: 208GEEK, LLC, 674 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 Ontario IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 47 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Ontario 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 | DataTel | 56 | 5.0★ (167) | Meridian, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | 208GEEK, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (674) | Meridian, 39 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rich AI LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Eagle, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Treasure Valley IT - Boise IT Services & Cybersecurity Company | 53 | 4.9★ (103) | Boise, 45 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Hardcore Computers, LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (241) | Boise, 44 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Castle IT Solutions | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Caldwell, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | RJM Computers and Electronics | 52 | 4.4★ (394) | Boise, 47 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Orion Integration Group | 51 | 5.0★ (197) | Boise, 45 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | XXL IT Services | 51 | 5.0★ (46) | Meridian, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Quick Computer Services | 50 | 4.8★ (173) | Meridian, 40 mi away | — | — |
The 47 best IT consultants in Ontario, 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 208GEEK, LLC
Based in Meridian, 39 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 674 Google reviews, the most in Ontario.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#3 Rich AI LLC
Based in Eagle, 40 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 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 Boise, 45 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 44 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 241 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Caldwell, 40 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 47 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 394 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 45 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian, 39 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian, 40 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian, 43 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 43 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian, 40 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 47 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 37 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian, 37 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 40 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian, 41 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 47 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 44 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 Mad Hatter Techs
Based in Meridian, 38 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Caldwell, 33 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 CMIT Solutions
Based in Meridian, 41 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Northwind
Based in Boise, 47 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 47 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 47 IT consultants
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Connect2Geek | 47 | 4.9★ (32) | 36 mi |
| 27 | 208 Pro Tech | 46 | 5.0★ (22) | 35 mi |
| 28 | P C Tech Inc | 46 | 4.9★ (9) | 28 mi |
| 29 | Haletek, LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (18) | 46 mi |
| 30 | Ventive | 46 | 5.0★ (24) | 43 mi |
| 31 | Adams Technology Group | 45 | 4.8★ (24) | 43 mi |
| 32 | Virtual IT | 45 | 4.5★ (20) | 39 mi |
| 33 | Valli Information Systems | 44 | 4.1★ (11) | 29 mi |
| 34 | SC Solutions LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (11) | 37 mi |
| 35 | Aardvark Computer Company | 44 | 4.6★ (16) | 38 mi |
| 36 | FLEXTECHS | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 45 mi |
| 37 | Good Heart Tech | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 46 mi |
| 38 | ALCO USA Inc | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 28 mi |
| 39 | Help Desk at Boise State University | 43 | 3.4★ (5) | 48 mi |
| 40 | IDACOMP - a Bytagig company - IT & Cybersecurity | 43 | 5.0★ (10) | 45 mi |
| 41 | EZ Budget Computers | 43 | 2.7★ (6) | 38 mi |
| 42 | Virtual IT - Boise Managed IT Services Company | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 39 mi |
| 43 | Idaho Proper IT | 43 | 4.5★ (8) | 40 mi |
| 44 | Idalogic | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 33 mi |
| 45 | Sawtooth Technology, Inc. | 42 | 4.3★ (6) | 43 mi |
| 46 | Altman Computer Solutions | 41 | 4.8★ (5) | 45 mi |
| 47 | Konica Minolta Business Solutions | 40 | 4.7★ (3) | 42 mi |
Also serving Ontario
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Avidity Solutionz | 5.0★ (12) | In Ontario |
| Bowers Technology LLC | 40 mi | |
| Cardinal Computer Services | 39 mi | |
| Design Plus Services LLC | 32 mi | |
| epic.network | 30 mi | |
| Evergreen Computer Service | 40 mi | |
| Heretic Technologies LLC | 40 mi | |
| Innovative Network Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| QsHackery | In Ontario | |
| Resource Data | 5.0★ (1) | 45 mi |
| RightyIT Business Technology Consulting | 40 mi | |
| Shadwali Business Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Summit Computers | 40 mi | |
| Tall Tree Networks | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| TANET | 37 mi | |
| Tekpipeline LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| Vogt IT Consulting, LLC | 40 mi | |
| Your Tech Computer Services | 3.0★ (2) | 49 mi |
| Zennify | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
How we ranked Ontario IT consultants
We scored 47 Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Ontario?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Ontario, OR is DataTel with an IFR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. 208GEEK, LLC (#2) and Rich AI LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 47 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Ontario?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 47 IT consultants serving Ontario, OR. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Ontario work on weekends?
11 of 47 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DataTel (#1), Rich AI LLC (#3) and Treasure Valley IT - Boise IT Services & Cybersecurity Company (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Ontario IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated IT consultants in Ontario is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. 208GEEK, LLC has the most, 674 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 Ontario count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 47 IT consultants serving Ontario.