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Best IT Consultants in Socastee, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Socastee: Everything Computers, IFR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,152 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Pcrx Computers, 385 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked after Everything Computers; ranked #3.

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

17 Socastee IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Myrtle Beach ranking. See IT consultants in Myrtle Beach

Top 10 IT consultants in Socastee at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Socastee at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Everything Computers604.9★ (1,152)Myrtle Beach, 5 mi awaySatOverall
2Choice Technology Solutions585.0★ (34)North Myrtle Beach, 18 mi awaySat—
3Pcrx Computers554.8★ (385)Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away—Most reviews
4DBS AI555.0★ (8)Myrtle Beach, 8 mi away——
5Cascade Technologies555.0★ (5)Socastee——
6True Blue Computers544.8★ (227)Myrtle Beach, 7 mi away——
7Creative Consultants Group | Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity Experts in South Carolina514.9★ (56)Conway, 8 mi away——
8STC Technology, Inc.514.9★ (49)Myrtle Beach, 7 mi away——
9T-Rex Computers504.8★ (18)Myrtle Beach, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10CompuDirect of Myrtle Beach494.4★ (39)Myrtle Beach, 1 mi away——

The 17 best IT consultants in Socastee, 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.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Socastee

    #1 Everything Computers

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 5 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,152 Google reviews, the most in Socastee.

    • 4.9★ from 1,152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    510 US-17 BUS, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
    View profile for Everything Computers(843) 238-5555

  3. #3 Pcrx Computers

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 385 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 385 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    338 Jesse St A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
    View profile for Pcrx Computers(843) 488-4100

  4. #4 DBS AI

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 8 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    503 35th Ave N #2, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for DBS AI(252) 367-7673

  9. #9 T-Rex Computers

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7270 Guinevere Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
    View profile for T-Rex Computers(843) 626-5235

  11. #11 SpartanTec, Inc.

    Based in North Myrtle Beach, 23 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2126 Hwy 9 E Ste F1, Longs, SC 29568
    View profile for SpartanTec, Inc.(843) 418-4792

  12. #12 Joe's PC Repair

    Based in Conway, 12 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed–Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    View profile for Joe's PC Repair(843) 432-7596

  13. #13 A2Z Computer Help

    Based in Bayville, 15 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for A2Z Computer Help(732) 237-9704

  17. #17 In Control TEK

    Based in Casselberry, 41 mi away

    43/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Security system installation service”.

    • 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for In Control TEK(407) 988-1200

How we ranked Socastee IT consultants

We scored 17 Socastee 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 Socastee 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 Socastee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Socastee?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Socastee, SC is Everything Computers with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,152 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Choice Technology Solutions (#2) and Pcrx Computers (#3) follow. We ranked 17 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Socastee?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 17 IT consultants serving Socastee, SC. 1 of them is based in Socastee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Socastee work on weekends?

6 of 17 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Everything Computers (#1), Choice Technology Solutions (#2) and T-Rex Computers (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Socastee IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated IT consultants in Socastee is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Everything Computers has the most, 1,152 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 Socastee count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 17 IT consultants serving Socastee.

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