61/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Tampa, FL (2026)
258 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Tampa: SCOUT IT, IFR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews.
- 9
Most-reviewed: ComputerXpress, 1,692 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 258 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
258 Tampa IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 88 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 258 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Tampa 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 | SCOUT IT | 61 | 4.8★ (130) | Tampa | — | Overall |
| 2 | Infotect Design Solutions Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (82) | Tampa | — | — |
| 3 | Pinellas Cyber - Managed IT Security Solutions | 59 | 4.5★ (144) | Clearwater, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | PC Recreated LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (44) | Elfers, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | ShowTech Solutions Inc - Managed IT Services | 59 | 4.7★ (44) | Tampa | — | — |
| 6 | MIT Computers (New Tampa) | 58 | 4.8★ (805) | Tampa | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Tech Tripp, LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (23) | Seminole, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Data-Tech | 57 | 4.8★ (132) | Tampa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | ComputerXpress | 57 | 4.9★ (1,692) | Lakeland, 30 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | PCG Performance Computer Group | 57 | 4.7★ (617) | Tampa | Sat | — |
The 258 best IT consultants in Tampa, 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 Tampa
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater, 20 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Elfers, 12 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 805 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Seminole, 23 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 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.
#8 Data-Tech
Based in Tampa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 30 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,692 Google reviews, the most in Tampa.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 617 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 12 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Mall Digital 360
Based in Lakeland, 33 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Citrus Park, 7 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater, 13 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 My Mac Concierge
Based in Tampa
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Waltronz Tech
Based in Gibsonton, 23 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 Florida Networx
Based in Bloomingdale, 7 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 ēlevātus
Based in Tampa
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater, 17 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Miles IT
Based in Tampa
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 YourSIP Telecom
Based in Palm Harbor, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 32 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 33 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 258 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Viera Technologies LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (32) | 1 mi |
| 27 | Sterling Ideas Inc - St. Petersburg Managed IT Services Company | 54 | 5.0★ (61) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Network Factor, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 29 | AC4S Technologies | 54 | 4.0★ (5) | In Tampa |
| 30 | IT Resources | 54 | 4.9★ (29) | In Tampa |
| 31 | Titan IT Enterprises LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 39 mi |
| 32 | Tampa PC Consultants | 54 | 4.6★ (88) | In Tampa |
| 33 | Computers Repair Plus Electronics | 54 | 5.0★ (418) | 32 mi |
| 34 | Think IT Ai | 54 | 4.3★ (18) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Betacom Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Versutia Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Gaazzeebo | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | 5 mi |
| 38 | Mark Evans Computers | 54 | 4.8★ (240) | 18 mi |
| 39 | Tide Networks LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 40 | Yuma Solutions, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | In Tampa |
| 41 | ACTS360 | 53 | 5.0★ (19) | In Tampa |
| 42 | Affordable Computer Solutions | 53 | 4.9★ (342) | 18 mi |
| 43 | iVenture Solutions | 53 | 4.9★ (37) | 13 mi |
| 44 | Phone-Link Fl LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (120) | In Tampa |
| 45 | ProTek IT Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (39) | 18 mi |
| 46 | Jordi Solutions LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
| 47 | inRsite IT Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (115) | In Tampa |
| 48 | Casa Rei Technology & Services | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 49 | @Home Computer Repair | 53 | 4.8★ (83) | 29 mi |
| 50 | Vine IT & Cybersecurity | 53 | 5.0★ (53) | 13 mi |
Also serving Tampa
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrollwood Computers | 4.6★ (41) | In Tampa |
| Coastal Networks | 5.0★ (40) | In Tampa |
| D Tech Clinic, Computer Repair, Laptop Repair, Game Console Repair | 5.0★ (700) | In Tampa |
| DefinIT Managed IT Services | 5.0★ (16) | In Tampa |
| Etechpoint(techpoint international) | 5.0★ (53) | In Tampa |
| Fix My Computer On Site | 5.0★ (331) | In Tampa |
| GadgetBucks | 4.9★ (203) | In Tampa |
| Marrero Computer Repair inc | 4.9★ (16) | In Tampa |
| Mas Tec Energy Training Center | 3.0★ (6) | In Tampa |
| NerdsToGo - Tampa, FL | 4.9★ (231) | In Tampa |
| Newlite IT Services | 4.7★ (32) | In Tampa |
| NTA Creative | 4.6★ (11) | In Tampa |
| Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC | 4.9★ (11) | In Tampa |
| ROBO | 4.9★ (7) | In Tampa |
| Sixwatch | 5.0★ (47) | In Tampa |
| Synergy Technology Solutions | 5.0★ (10) | In Tampa |
| Tampa IT Services | 5.0★ (11) | In Tampa |
| Tellfix Tampa - Phone & Electronic Fix | 4.8★ (1,756) | In Tampa |
| Thomas M. Crane, P.A. | 5.0★ (9) | In Tampa |
| WarriorMac LLC | 4.9★ (505) | In Tampa |
How we ranked Tampa IT consultants
We scored 258 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Tampa?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Tampa, FL is SCOUT IT with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews. Infotect Design Solutions Inc (#2) and Pinellas Cyber - Managed IT Security Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 258 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Tampa?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 258 IT consultants serving Tampa, FL. 19 of them are based in Tampa; 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 Tampa work on weekends?
88 of 258 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinellas Cyber - Managed IT Security Solutions (#3), PC Recreated LLC (#4) and MIT Computers (New Tampa) (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Tampa IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 258 rated IT consultants in Tampa is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. ComputerXpress has the most, 1,692 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Tampa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 258 IT consultants serving Tampa.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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