63/100IFR 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 Plano, TX (2026)
355 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Plano: Integris, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews.
- 6
Most-reviewed: LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX, 967 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 355 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
355 Plano IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 131 open Saturdays and 86 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 355 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Plano 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 | 63 | 5.0★ (497) | Bedford, 28 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | FORNIDA | 61 | 5.0★ (80) | Plano | — | — |
| 3 | Intrigue IT Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (52) | Dallas, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Concepts Consulting | 60 | 4.7★ (39) | Richardson, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Palo Alto Networks | 60 | 4.8★ (60) | Plano | — | — |
| 6 | LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX | 59 | 4.9★ (967) | Dallas, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | iFix Mac & PC Repair | 59 | 5.0★ (428) | Dallas, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | MACROGEEKS TECH | 59 | 4.9★ (309) | Richardson, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | GXA | 58 | 4.9★ (135) | Richardson, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | NeTex Consulting | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Paris, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 355 best IT consultants in Plano, 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
61/100IFR 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, 8 mi away
61/100IFR 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, 6 mi away
60/100IFR 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
60/100IFR 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 Dallas, 14 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 967 Google reviews, the most in Plano.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 16 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 428 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richardson, 5 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 GXA
Based in Richardson, 2 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 NeTex Consulting
Based in Paris, 15 mi away
58/100IFR 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.
Based in Dallas, 13 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 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, 5 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 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 Dallas, 16 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 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 The Colony, 13 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 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 Richardson, 6 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 657 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 DKBinnovative
Based in Frisco, 10 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 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 Plano
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas, 17 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 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 Irving, 20 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Tech Kings
Based in Garland, 14 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Prototype IT
Based in Dallas, 9 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 IT GOAT
Based in Dallas, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Prototype IT
Based in Lewisville, 16 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 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 Plano
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 The 20 MSP
Based in Plano
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.9★ from 10 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 355 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Plano
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5K Technical Services | 4.6★ (14) | In Plano |
| BEAR Technologies® | 5.0★ (14) | In Plano |
| CTEKS | Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| Dallas IT Support Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| DivergeIT | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| ECOM Specialist | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| Entuc | 5.0★ (4) | In Plano |
| Evocative Data Centers Dallas Facility (DAL1) | 3.0★ (2) | In Plano |
| FTI Belman | 5.0★ (3) | In Plano |
| Harmonic Consulting | In Plano | |
| Infrastructure Insights, Inc. | In Plano | |
| Intras Cloud Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| ITCONNECTUS INC | In Plano | |
| NAKEDEYE LLC | In Plano | |
| Network Builders IT | 5.0★ (2) | In Plano |
| Subject Data | 5.0★ (4) | In Plano |
| Syspro Technologies Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| Trusted Cyber | 5.0★ (1) | In Plano |
| Vergent Communications, a Meriplex company | 3.5★ (2) | In Plano |
| YourProductMatters INC | 5.0★ (5) | In Plano |
How we ranked Plano IT consultants
We scored 355 Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Plano?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Plano, TX is Integris with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews. FORNIDA (#2) and Intrigue IT Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 355 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Plano?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 355 IT consultants serving Plano, TX. 8 of them are based in Plano; 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 Plano work on weekends?
131 of 355 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 86 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Intrigue IT Solutions (#3), LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX (#6) and iFix Mac & PC Repair (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Plano IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 355 rated IT consultants in Plano is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. LaptopZone | Buy-Sell Used Iphone in Dallas TX has the most, 967 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Plano count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 355 IT consultants serving Plano.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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