59/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews.
Best IT Consultants in Valparaiso, IN (2026)
201 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Valparaiso: Always A Solution Computer Services, IFR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 8
Most-reviewed: eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago, 568 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 201 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
201 Valparaiso IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 73 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 201 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Valparaiso 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 | Always A Solution Computer Services | 59 | 5.0★ (202) | Chesterton, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Corporate Technologies | 59 | 4.8★ (32) | Chicago, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Brainstorm Computers, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | Chesterton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | K2 Services | 58 | 4.7★ (24) | Chicago, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Digital Ninja Consulting | 57 | 5.0★ (64) | Chicago, 41 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Alan's One Stop Computer Repairs | 56 | 4.9★ (480) | Brookfield, 47 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Nestech Computers Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (220) | Albany Park, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago | 55 | 4.9★ (568) | Chicago, 44 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Roman Tech Computer Repair and Gaming Services LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (136) | Michigan City, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Hudson Sky | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | Chicago, 44 mi away | — | — |
The 201 best IT consultants in Valparaiso, 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.
Based in Chicago, 41 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Chesterton, 10 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#4 K2 Services
Based in Chicago, 41 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Chicago, 41 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Brookfield, 47 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews.
Based in Albany Park, 49 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 44 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 568 Google reviews, the most in Valparaiso.
Based in Michigan City, 22 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews.
#10 Hudson Sky
Based in Chicago, 44 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#11 Proven IT
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Valparaiso
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
#13 infraITservices
Based in Frankfort, 35 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in South Holland, 29 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews.
Based in Bartlett, 49 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Chicago, 43 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Tinley Park, 39 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Chicago, 43 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#19 LeadingIT
Based in Chicago, 41 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
#20 Genuity
Based in Chicago, 41 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based in Chesterton, 8 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based in Schererville, 17 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
#23 XL.net
Based in Chicago, 41 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based in Forest Park, 47 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
#25 ITGuy Solutions
Based in Chicago, 36 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews.
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 201 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Valparaiso
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AVC Partner Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Cardinal Point Technologies | 5.0★ (4) | In Valparaiso |
| Colocation America | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Computerease IT Support of Chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 41 mi |
| DiGGeN Tech - LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Dunes IT Consulting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Innovat3d, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| JCMA Inc. | 5.0★ (15) | In Valparaiso |
| KeepIt | In Valparaiso | |
| Kovacik Solutions | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| LANAIR Technology Group | 5.0★ (4) | In Valparaiso |
| NRL Technology, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| Ntiva | Managed IT Services & Support | In Valparaiso | |
| Professional Information System, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| QuickBooks® | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Sandbox Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| SkyView Technology, Inc - IT Support and Managed IT Services in Chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 41 mi |
| Valparaiso University Computing and Information Sciences | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Will County Computer Service | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Xsys Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
How we ranked Valparaiso IT consultants
We scored 201 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Valparaiso?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Valparaiso, IN is Always A Solution Computer Services with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Corporate Technologies (#2) and Brainstorm Computers, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 201 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Valparaiso?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 201 IT consultants serving Valparaiso, IN. 1 of them is based in Valparaiso; 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 Valparaiso work on weekends?
73 of 201 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Always A Solution Computer Services (#1), Corporate Technologies (#2) and K2 Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Valparaiso IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 201 rated IT consultants in Valparaiso is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. eRepair - iPhone & iPad Repair Chicago has the most, 568 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Valparaiso count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 201 IT consultants serving Valparaiso.
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