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Blackline IT

Chicago, IL · Website

4.7 (81 reviews across 1 source, 2 locations)

Managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Default Fit Score

24.2%

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Our Assessment

Blackline IT currently ranks #27 of 69 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 24.2% — 1.9 points above the pool average of 22.3%. Scores recompute nightly from public data under our published methodology; no provider pays to be ranked.

Its public review footprint spans 81 client reviews averaging 4.7/5: Google 4.7/5 (81 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 4.0/5 (30 reviews); Glassdoor 3.8/5 (32 reviews) — employee sentiment feeds the score because it predicts service stability.

We have not recorded any security certifications or frameworks for this firm. We track 2 verified office locations for it in the Chicago area.

Public Criteria Attainment

Scored on 4 objectively verified criteria. Sign in to see all 10.

Client Reputation62%
Employee Reputation25%
Security Certification5%

Blackline IT Reviews by Source

Google
4.7(81 reviews)

Google Reviews by Location

Blackline IT30 mi from Chicago
4.7(81)
Blackline IT1 mi from Chicago
0.0(0)

Employee Review Sources

Indeed
4.0(30 reviews)
Glassdoor
3.8(32 reviews)

Employee Role Analysis

Proactive vs. reactive employee role mix based on workforce composition data.

proactive, reactive

Strengths

  • + 4.7 avg client ratingGoogle
  • + 81 client reviews across 1 platformGoogle
  • + Strong recent reviews (5.0 avg, last 12 months)Google
  • + Listed on 4 industry directoriesClutch, Indeed, Manifest, Glassdoor
  • + 33+ years in businessvendor website (claimed)
  • + Serves Healthcare, Finance, Manufacturing, Construction verticalsvendor website (claimed)

Weaknesses

  • - Client reviews on a single platform onlyGoogle

Recent Activity

Data changes from the last 90 days

Jul 21, 2026

Fit score 24.9% → 24.3% — client review standing fell as the market baseline shifted and employee review standing fell as the market baseline shifted

Jul 17, 2026

+1 Glassdoor review

Jul 15, 2026

+1 Google review

Jul 10, 2026

Fit score 26.0% → 25.2% — client review standing fell as the market baseline shifted and employee review standing fell as the market baseline shifted

Jul 9, 2026

Fit score 25.1% → 26.0% — client review standing rose as the market baseline shifted
+12 Glassdoor reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Blackline IT rated by clients?

Blackline IT averages 4.7/5 across 81 public client reviews from Google. We aggregate these nightly and weight them with Bayesian averaging so a handful of reviews can't dominate the score.

Does Blackline IT hold security certifications?

We have not recorded security certifications for Blackline IT from its website, vendor feed, or public registries.

Where is Blackline IT located?

Blackline IT is based in Chicago, IL and operates 2 office locations we track. Our rankings cover IT providers serving the Chicago metro area.

How does Blackline IT compare to other Chicago MSPs?

Blackline IT ranks #27 of 69 scored providers in our database under default weights. Use the comparison links on this page for side-by-side breakdowns, or run a custom evaluation to weight the 10 criteria for your own priorities.

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Blackline IT — Ranked & Reviewed on IT Support Chicago (2026)
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Data last updated: 7/28/2026. Report an issue