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Best IT Consultants in Southchase, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Southchase: Apple Fix & Sell, IFR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: ComputerXpress, 1,692 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 208 ranked; ranked #15.

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

208 Southchase IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 82 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 208 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Southchase at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Southchase at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Apple Fix & Sell595.0★ (636)Orlando, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Advanced Systems Solutions Inc.585.0★ (11)Orlando, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Ofi-Store584.8★ (683)Orlando, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4iVenture Solutions585.0★ (262)Orlando, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5JAMB Consultants LLC & Tundra HDH585.0★ (32)Apopka, 20 mi awaySun · Evenings—
6Refresh Computers574.8★ (1,458)Longwood, 21 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7WillFixITFast575.0★ (4)Saint Cloud, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Infiniti Technology Consulting565.0★ (23)Alafaya, 10 mi away——
9Leading the Pride Consulting565.0★ (5)Orlando, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
10C Solutions IT565.0★ (29)Doctor Phillips, 17 mi away——

The 208 best IT consultants in Southchase, 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 Southchase

    Based in Orlando, 12 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    6601 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
  2. Based in Orlando, 7 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 10:14 AM–10:15 AM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    7345 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 408, Orlando, FL 32819
  3. Based in Orlando, 1 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 683 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 683 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11301 S Orange Blossom Trl #201-A, Orlando, FL 32837
  4. Based in Orlando, 17 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1901 Summit Tower Blvd #310, Orlando, FL 32810
  5. Based in Longwood, 21 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,458 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 1,458 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    820 E State Rd 434 #100, Longwood, FL 32750
  6. Based in Saint Cloud, 12 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    589 Talisi Lp, St Cloud, FL 34771
  7. Based in Orlando, 10 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    121 S Orange Ave Ste 1420-A, Orlando, FL 32801
  8. Based in Doctor Phillips, 17 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  9. Based in Lakeland, 42 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1611 Crystal Lake Dr Unit C, Lakeland, FL 33801
  10. Based in Orlando, 7 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 508 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 508 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7567 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
  11. Based in Lakeland, 46 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,692 Google reviews, the most in Southchase.

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

    • 4.9★ from 1,692 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5303 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
  12. Based in Horizon West, 12 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  13. Based in Orlando, 10 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    300 S Orange Ave #1000, Orlando, FL 32801
  14. Based in Orlando, 10 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    111 N Orange Ave Suit 800, Orlando, FL 32801
  15. Based in Hunters Creek, 38 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed

How we ranked Southchase IT consultants

We scored 208 Southchase 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 Southchase 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 Southchase: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Southchase?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Southchase, FL is Apple Fix & Sell with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 636 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Advanced Systems Solutions Inc. (#2) and Ofi-Store (#3) follow. We ranked 208 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which IT consultants in Southchase work on weekends?

82 of 208 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Apple Fix & Sell (#1), Advanced Systems Solutions Inc. (#2) and Ofi-Store (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Southchase IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 208 rated IT consultants in Southchase is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. ComputerXpress has the most, 1,692 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Southchase count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 208 IT consultants serving Southchase.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.