60/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Ottawa, ON (2026)
58 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ottawa: NeoLore Networks - Ottawa Managed IT Services Company, IFR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Geeks Know This - Laptop, Computer, Mobile & Tablet Repair, 423 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
58 Ottawa IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 58 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 | NeoLore Networks - Ottawa Managed IT Services Company | 60 | 4.8★ (129) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Geeks Know This - Laptop, Computer, Mobile & Tablet Repair | 59 | 5.0★ (423) | Vanier, 4 km away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | KeepConnected | 59 | 5.0★ (178) | Kanata, 3 km away | — | — |
| 4 | TickTockTech | 58 | 4.9★ (289) | Nepean, 17 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Schultz Computer Network Systems ltd | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 6 | Deja - Print / Tech / Web | 57 | 4.9★ (202) | Ottawa | Evenings | — |
| 7 | The PC Room | 57 | 4.3★ (374) | Ottawa | Sat | — |
| 8 | Truvo Cyber | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 9 | Over The Top Computing | 56 | 3.8★ (15) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 10 | EWA Canada Ltd | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Fallingbrook, 5 km away | — | — |
The 58 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.
Based in Vanier, 4 km away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews, the most in Ottawa.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 3 km away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#4 TickTockTech
Based in Nepean, 17 km away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 The PC Room
Based in Ottawa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 374 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#8 Truvo Cyber
Based in Ottawa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 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 Ottawa
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 EWA Canada Ltd
Based in Fallingbrook, 5 km away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 21 km away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 22 km away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Fixia Computer
Based in Ottawa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 7 km away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 MTS Allstream
Based in Ottawa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Hardwired IT
Based in Nepean, 16 km away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 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 Ottawa
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Systematix
Based in Ottawa
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Avaleris Inc
Based in Ottawa
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 NetInfoTech
Based in Clarence-Rockland, 37 km away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 58 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Halifax Group | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| 27 | Arcadion | 53 | 4.5★ (15) | In Ottawa |
| 28 | IDS Systems | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 km |
| 29 | My Computer Fix | 53 | 5.0★ (24) | In Ottawa |
| 30 | ComputerCare | Mac & Laptop Repair | 53 | 4.4★ (65) | 4 km |
| 31 | Clever Dog IT Systems | 53 | 5.0★ (52) | In Ottawa |
| 32 | CrabsCode Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| 33 | Ottawa's Best Tech Support | 53 | 4.8★ (56) | In Ottawa |
| 34 | I4C Consulting Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 km |
| 35 | S.i. Systems | Ottawa Branch | 53 | 4.6★ (66) | In Ottawa |
| 36 | Cypher Systems Inc. | IT Services in Ottawa | 52 | 5.0★ (22) | In Ottawa |
| 37 | SupportMyMac - Apple Mac & Network IT Support in Ottawa | 52 | 5.0★ (40) | In Ottawa |
| 38 | Benben Computer | 52 | 5.0★ (18) | 18 km |
| 39 | BenTech Seniors Ottawa | 51 | 4.9★ (18) | 20 km |
| 40 | Techville CA | 51 | 4.9★ (26) | 15 km |
| 41 | Integrated Laser Corp | 51 | 5.0★ (26) | 20 km |
| 42 | IT Experts Canada | 51 | 4.6★ (34) | In Ottawa |
| 43 | The Xpert IT Solutions & Services | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| 44 | Stega Networks | 51 | 4.7★ (27) | In Ottawa |
| 45 | Demand ITS Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | In Ottawa |
| 46 | Convergence Networks | 49 | 4.2★ (30) | 10 km |
| 47 | Alphian Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | In Ottawa |
| 48 | Northern Micro, A Pellera Company | 49 | 4.2★ (20) | In Ottawa |
| 49 | Adaptek Systems Inc | 48 | 4.5★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| 50 | ALT Consulting | Premium IT Support Services Ottawa | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | In Ottawa |
Also serving Ottawa
20 more IT consultants within 80 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AV Experts | 4.9★ (191) | In Ottawa |
| BOOK IT & TAX SOLUTIONS INC. | 5.0★ (13) | In Ottawa |
| Calian Group Headquarters | 3.3★ (7) | In Ottawa |
| Formerly Fuelled Networks, now part of Intega IT. | 4.6★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Heartfelt IT | 5.0★ (34) | In Ottawa |
| inRound Innovations | 3.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Intega IT | 4.3★ (17) | In Ottawa |
| ISM Grid - Ottawa | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Ottawa PC Rescue | 5.0★ (14) | In Ottawa |
| PolarData Computing Services | 5.0★ (7) | In Ottawa |
| RevNet - IT Services Ottawa | 5.0★ (25) | In Ottawa |
| Revolt IT | 4.2★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Taleam Systems – Website Design & IT Support in Ottawa | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| tech360 | 5.0★ (9) | In Ottawa |
| Techify Consulting | 4.5★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| The IT Department Corporation | 4.0★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| Tracc It Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Walvis Technologies | 5.0★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Windswept Technologies | 5.0★ (72) | In Ottawa |
| Wired for the Future | 5.0★ (6) | In Ottawa |
How we ranked Ottawa IT consultants
We scored 58 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, ON is NeoLore Networks - Ottawa Managed IT Services Company with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Geeks Know This - Laptop, Computer, Mobile & Tablet Repair (#2) and KeepConnected (#3) follow. We ranked 58 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Ottawa?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 58 IT consultants serving Ottawa, ON. 33 of them are based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 80 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Ottawa work on weekends?
19 of 58 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are NeoLore Networks - Ottawa Managed IT Services Company (#1), TickTockTech (#4) and The PC Room (#7). 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 58 rated IT consultants in Ottawa is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Geeks Know This - Laptop, Computer, Mobile & Tablet Repair has the most, 423 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Ottawa city centre, 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 58 IT consultants serving Ottawa.
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