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Best IT Consultants in Universal City, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Universal City: Archway Computer, IFR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Apogee Computer Technologies - By Appointment Only, 890 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 621 ranked; ranked #13.

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

621 Universal City IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 224 open Saturdays and 133 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 621 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Universal City at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Universal City at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Archway Computer614.8★ (46)Agoura Hills, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Crimson IT | Cybersecurity, Managed IT & AI Automation614.9★ (99)Los Angeles, 8 mi away——
3Sam's IT Solutions615.0★ (497)Pasadena, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The IT Professionals605.0★ (85)Buena Park, 26 mi awaySat—
5ThinkTek605.0★ (51)Irvine, 43 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Alpine Apex IT Consulting605.0★ (19)Los Angeles, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Digicomp LA594.6★ (86)Encino, 10 mi away——
8GoHardDrive Inc594.4★ (249)La Puente, 23 mi away——
9Xcape, Inc.594.7★ (14)Los Angeles, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10GenCare Managed IT Services Los Angeles595.0★ (174)Glendale, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 621 best IT consultants in Universal City, 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 Universal City

    #1 Archway Computer

    Based in Agoura Hills, 23 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5737 Kanan Rd #330, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
    View profile for Archway Computer(888) 361-9995

  3. #3 Sam's IT Solutions

    Based in Pasadena, 13 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    35 N Lake Ave #710, Pasadena, CA 91101
    View profile for Sam's IT Solutions(310) 750-4636

  4. #4 The IT Professionals

    Based in Buena Park, 26 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The IT Professionals(310) 701-6169

  5. #5 ThinkTek

    Based in Irvine, 43 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2030 Main St #1300, Irvine, CA 92614
    View profile for ThinkTek(949) 771-9744

  6. #6 Alpine Apex IT Consulting

    Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    12765 Venice Blvd. Unit 101, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    View profile for Alpine Apex IT Consulting(708) 872-7427

  7. #7 Digicomp LA

    Based in Encino, 10 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18075 Ventura Blvd Suite 108, Encino, CA 91316
    View profile for Digicomp LA(323) 460-7077

  8. #8 GoHardDrive Inc

    Based in La Puente, 23 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    137 S 8th Ave, La Puente, CA 91746
    View profile for GoHardDrive Inc(626) 593-9927

  9. #9 Xcape, Inc.

    Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    811 W 7th St 9th Floor , Suite #912, Los Angeles, CA 90017
    View profile for Xcape, Inc.(424) 732-7600

  11. #11 Computer Guy

    Based in Stevenson Ranch, 18 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Computer Guy(661) 799-4936

  14. #14 $300 Data Recovery

    Based in Studio City, 1 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 815 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 815 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11390 Ventura Blvd #5, Studio City, CA 91604
    View profile for $300 Data Recovery(323) 230-0622

  16. #16 Mac Ezpc Corporation

    Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1243 S Alvarado St STE C-3, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    View profile for Mac Ezpc Corporation(213) 533-0322

  19. #19 Datastream IT

    Based in Glendale, 6 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 N Brand Blvd 20th floor, Glendale, CA 91203
    View profile for Datastream IT(818) 230-0340

  21. #21 Agile Enterprise Management

    Based in Newport Beach, 43 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5000 Birch St Tower, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    View profile for Agile Enterprise Management(949) 743-0555

  22. #22 General Networks Corporation

    Based in Glendale, 9 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3524 Ocean View Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
    View profile for General Networks Corporation(818) 249-1962

  23. #23 Magic Data Recovery

    Based in Sherman Oaks, 4 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 205 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 205 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    12926 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
    View profile for Magic Data Recovery(818) 337-4407

  24. #24 Pacific Coast Tech

    Based in Lomita, 24 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    25834 Narbonne Ave #104, Lomita, CA 90717
    View profile for Pacific Coast Tech(310) 697-7117

  25. #25 Computer City Repairs

    Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1433 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    View profile for Computer City Repairs(310) 730-5227

How we ranked Universal City IT consultants

We scored 621 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Universal City?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Universal City, CA is Archway Computer with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Crimson IT | Cybersecurity, Managed IT & AI Automation (#2) and Sam's IT Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 621 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Universal City?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 621 IT consultants serving Universal City, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Universal City work on weekends?

224 of 621 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 133 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Archway Computer (#1), Sam's IT Solutions (#3) and The IT Professionals (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Universal City IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 621 rated IT consultants in Universal City is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Apogee Computer Technologies - By Appointment Only has the most, 890 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Universal City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 621 IT consultants serving Universal City.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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