62/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)
38 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Lake Tahoe: Intelligent Technical Solutions | ITS, IFR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Alpine Computers, 154 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 South Lake Tahoe IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 38 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in South Lake Tahoe 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 | Intelligent Technical Solutions | ITS | 62 | 4.6★ (43) | Reno, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Credo Technology Group, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (77) | Sparks, 43 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | EateryTech | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Salmon Creek, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Lockwood Moore | 57 | 4.9★ (31) | Reno, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Alpine Computers | 56 | 4.3★ (154) | South Lake Tahoe | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Reno Computer Services | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Reno, 42 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | PC Service Center | 55 | 4.9★ (154) | Sparks, 45 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Carnahan Computer Services | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Cameron Park, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Erlach Computer Consulting | 54 | 4.9★ (14) | Reno, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Rebel Computer Consulting also known as N.T.S | 54 | 4.5★ (21) | Boulder City, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 38 best IT consultants in South Lake Tahoe, 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 Sparks, 43 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#3 EateryTech
Based in Salmon Creek, 14 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Reno, 39 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 154 Google reviews, the most in South Lake Tahoe.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 42 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sparks, 45 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, the most in South Lake Tahoe.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 36 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 38 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder City, 41 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 39 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 39 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 42 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 43 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Net NV
Based in Reno, 42 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 40 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 42 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Computer Crew
Based in Carson City, 18 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 37 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 42 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville Ranchos, 13 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Website designer”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 SimpleTech
Based in Reno, 33 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Smart Fusion
Based in Antelope, 48 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 41 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 DNN Development
Based in El Dorado Hills, 42 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 38 IT consultants
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Computer Guyde | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 35 mi |
| 27 | BluePeak Technology Solutions | 45 | 5.0★ (10) | 40 mi |
| 28 | Leverage IT Consulting | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 38 mi |
| 29 | DLL Techs | 44 | 4.5★ (8) | 34 mi |
| 30 | Geeks On Site | 44 | 3.8★ (8) | 41 mi |
| 31 | Orion Technologies Inc | 43 | 5.0★ (8) | 46 mi |
| 32 | Jason Daily Enterprises - PC Repair | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 37 mi |
| 33 | NextGI | 43 | 4.7★ (6) | 42 mi |
| 34 | Panoptic Services Inc. | 42 | 5.0★ (6) | 49 mi |
| 35 | Aveir Technology | 42 | 4.8★ (4) | 42 mi |
| 36 | STAC (Sierra Technology & Consulting) | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 39 mi |
| 37 | Sierra Document Management | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 42 mi |
| 38 | MCS Computer Service | 40 | 2.3★ (3) | 46 mi |
Also serving South Lake Tahoe
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best PC Reno | 3.5★ (2) | 43 mi |
| Bridgepointe Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | 42 mi |
| Childers Computer and Network Consulting | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Conway Communications | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| EMBO Cloud Consulting | In South Lake Tahoe | |
| Independent Technologies | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Intragreat Consulting | In South Lake Tahoe | |
| IT Rescue | In South Lake Tahoe | |
| Konica Minolta Business Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 42 mi |
| Lake Tahoe Computers, LLC | 4.8★ (227) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| Lake Tahoe Online | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Playground Consulting | 1.0★ (2) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| Reno PC Paramedics | In South Lake Tahoe | |
| Smile Business Products | 5.0★ (2) | 43 mi |
| South Shore Tech Support | In South Lake Tahoe | |
| Starcom Communications Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Systems Design Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| Tahoe Computer Solutions | 5.0★ (37) | In South Lake Tahoe |
| Tahoe Techies | In South Lake Tahoe | |
| TheSoftwareConsultant | Providing Focused IT Solutions to Law Firms | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
How we ranked South Lake Tahoe IT consultants
We scored 38 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in South Lake Tahoe?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in South Lake Tahoe, CA is Intelligent Technical Solutions | ITS with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Credo Technology Group, LLC (#2) and EateryTech (#3) follow. We ranked 38 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in South Lake Tahoe?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 38 IT consultants serving South Lake Tahoe, CA. 1 of them is based in South Lake Tahoe; 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 South Lake Tahoe work on weekends?
9 of 38 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Intelligent Technical Solutions | ITS (#1), EateryTech (#3) and PC Service Center (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do South Lake Tahoe IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated IT consultants in South Lake Tahoe is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Alpine Computers has the most, 154 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 South Lake Tahoe count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 38 IT consultants serving South Lake Tahoe.
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