56/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best IT Consultants in Ottawa, IL (2026)
74 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ottawa: Thompson Solutions, LLC, IFR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 12
Most-reviewed: MedPro Waste Disposal, 881 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
74 Ottawa IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 29 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 74 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Ottawa 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 | Thompson Solutions, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | North Aurora, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Blackline IT | 55 | 4.7★ (83) | Naperville, 46 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | DPC Computer repair | 54 | 4.9★ (630) | Naperville, 47 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Corporate Technologies | Naperville Managed IT Services Company | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Naperville, 46 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | 365 Network Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Lockport, 46 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Nerd Rangers | 54 | 5.0★ (436) | Naperville, 47 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ctrl-Alt-Fix | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Channahon, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | LS Consulting LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Yorkville, 30 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | ITChamp | 53 | 5.0★ (98) | Bolingbrook, 45 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | USITplus Business Solutions | 53 | 4.7★ (17) | Lisle, 49 mi away | Sat | — |
The 74 best IT consultants in Ottawa, 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 Blackline IT
Based in Naperville, 46 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 47 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 630 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 46 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockport, 46 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 Nerd Rangers
Based in Naperville, 47 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 436 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 Ctrl-Alt-Fix
Based in Channahon, 37 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Yorkville, 30 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 ITChamp
Based in Bolingbrook, 45 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lisle, 49 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wasco, 43 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Naperville, 46 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 881 Google reviews, the most in Ottawa.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 ADC Technologies
Based in Montgomery, 37 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 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 Oswego, 38 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 49 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 47 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 TechPro
Based in Batavia, 44 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 38 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 48 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 47 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 Paragon Tech
Based in New Lenox, 47 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 45 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 HR Path
Based in Aurora, 42 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 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 DeKalb, 41 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 LeadingIT
Based in Naperville, 48 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 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 74 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Netwire IT Consulting | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 46 mi |
| 27 | Synologyonline.com | 49 | 5.0★ (45) | 38 mi |
| 28 | Digital Forces Corporation | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 40 mi |
| 29 | Solutions Networking Corp | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 49 mi |
| 30 | Gigabyte PC | 49 | 4.8★ (52) | 38 mi |
| 31 | MSD IT Professionals | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 45 mi |
| 32 | Xceltrait Inc. | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 45 mi |
| 33 | P C Mart USA | 48 | 4.9★ (109) | 43 mi |
| 34 | Computer Spa | 48 | 4.3★ (19) | In Ottawa |
| 35 | WEBIT Services | 48 | 4.9★ (87) | 45 mi |
| 36 | Business Knowledge Systems | 47 | 5.0★ (21) | 38 mi |
| 37 | CCS Technology | IT Support & Managed IT Services Geneva | 47 | 5.0★ (58) | 47 mi |
| 38 | dr. megabyte | 46 | 4.8★ (21) | 22 mi |
| 39 | O-Lux Technologies | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 48 mi |
| 40 | Gordon Flesch Company | 46 | 4.7★ (62) | 48 mi |
| 41 | DC Computers | 46 | 4.5★ (81) | 48 mi |
| 42 | TeamLogic IT | 46 | 5.0★ (30) | 43 mi |
| 43 | JK Technology Solutions | 46 | 5.0★ (36) | 46 mi |
| 44 | Mynex Systems | 46 | 5.0★ (20) | 45 mi |
| 45 | Andromeda | 45 | 4.7★ (43) | 46 mi |
| 46 | Triskelion Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (26) | 43 mi |
| 47 | Lowe IT Services | 44 | 5.0★ (10) | 44 mi |
| 48 | ConsultNet, Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (26) | 50 mi |
| 49 | Prairie Consulting Services | 44 | 5.0★ (20) | 47 mi |
| 50 | Nitro-Tech IT Solutions | 44 | 4.9★ (14) | 37 mi |
Also serving Ottawa
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Technology Repair | 1.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Ameritech Global Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 46 mi |
| AO Tech Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Brian Cole & Associates Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 45 mi |
| Connect Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 45 mi |
| Explained Consulting | 5.0★ (1) | 42 mi |
| FixIt Computer Repair | 4.5★ (2) | 48 mi |
| FrostByte MSP, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Giant Geek Communications | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Home PC Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | 45 mi |
| I T Lighthouse | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| Integrated Technical Solutions (ITS) | 5.0★ (2) | 49 mi |
| Ottawa Computers | 4.9★ (35) | In Ottawa |
| PayGen Accounts Receivable Automation Software | 3.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| PC Network Pros, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Simple Communications | In Ottawa | |
| Tad Nelson Consulting, LLC. | 3.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| TechniAX | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| TR Technologies, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Wheeler Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
How we ranked Ottawa IT consultants
We scored 74 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Ottawa?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Ottawa, IL is Thompson Solutions, LLC with an IFR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Blackline IT (#2) and DPC Computer repair (#3) follow. We ranked 74 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Ottawa?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 74 IT consultants serving Ottawa, IL. 1 of them is based in Ottawa; 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 Ottawa work on weekends?
29 of 74 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thompson Solutions, LLC (#1), DPC Computer repair (#3) and Corporate Technologies | Naperville Managed IT Services Company (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Ottawa IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 74 rated IT consultants in Ottawa is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. MedPro Waste Disposal has the most, 881 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 74 IT consultants serving Ottawa.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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