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Best IT Consultants in Prescott, AZ (2026)

28 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Prescott: Nerdy Neighbor, IFR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 1,148 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: PC WORKS! - IT Support Prescott, Managed IT Services, Computer Network, 291 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked after Nerdy Neighbor; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

28 Prescott IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Prescott Valley ranking. See IT consultants in Prescott Valley

Top 10 IT consultants in Prescott at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Prescott at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Nerdy Neighbor594.9★ (1,148)Prescott—Overall
2PC WORKS! - IT Support Prescott, Managed IT Services, Computer Network564.9★ (291)Prescott—Most reviews
3TekStop Computer Repair & More555.0★ (188)Prescott——
4PC WORKS! Prescott Valley - IT Support Prescott, Managed IT Services, Web Design544.9★ (136)Prescott——
5Lofgren IT Consulting LLC545.0★ (65)Chino Valley, 17 mi away——
6Tri City Computers Repair Recycle Refurbish Resale Consulting544.9★ (214)Prescott Valley, 9 mi away——
7TFS Networks IT Consulting Refurbished PC laptops Desktops525.0★ (24)Prescott Valley, 9 mi away——
8Northern AZ IT515.0★ (36)Prescott——
9The Apple Guy515.0★ (20)PrescottSat—
10Sentry CTO505.0★ (24)Prescott——

The 28 best IT consultants in Prescott, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Prescott

    Based in Prescott

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,148 Google reviews, the most in Prescott.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    202 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301
  2. Based in Chino Valley, 17 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3033 W Antelope Dr, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
  3. 52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer store”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8516 E State Rte 69 C, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
  4. Based in Prescott

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1579 W Gurley St Ste A-32, Prescott, AZ 86305
  5. Based in Prescott

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
  6. Based in Prescott

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  7. Based in Chino Valley, 12 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  8. Based in Cottonwood, 21 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  9. Based in Prescott Valley, 9 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8516 E State Rte 69 Unit C2, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
  10. Based in Chino Valley, 18 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
  11. Based in Prescott

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    136 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
  12. Based in Cottonwood, 29 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    830 S Main St #2A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
  13. Based in Yucaipa, 49 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
  14. Based in Peoria, 40 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  15. Based in Sedona, 44 mi away

    46/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  16. #21 TekDok

    Based in Chino Valley, 4 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  17. Based in Chino Valley, 11 mi away

    44/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  18. Based in Prescott Valley, 9 mi away

    44/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Recycling center”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Inside Benchmark Computers, 8118 E State Rte 69 A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
  19. Based in Chandler, 40 mi away

    43/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

How we ranked Prescott IT consultants

We scored 28 Prescott 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Prescott data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. 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 Prescott: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Prescott?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Prescott, AZ is Nerdy Neighbor with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,148 Google reviews. PC WORKS! - IT Support Prescott, Managed IT Services, Computer Network (#2) and TekStop Computer Repair & More (#3) follow. We ranked 28 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Prescott?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 28 IT consultants serving Prescott, AZ. 9 of them are based in Prescott; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Prescott work on weekends?

9 of 28 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Apple Guy (#9), RescuTechs (#11) and Willow IT Solutions (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Prescott IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated IT consultants in Prescott is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. Nerdy Neighbor has the most, 1,148 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Prescott count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Prescott 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 Prescott 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 Prescott

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 28 IT consultants serving Prescott.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.