Blackline IT
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Chicago, IL · Website
★ 4.7 (83 reviews across 1 source, 2 locations)
Managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions.
Last updated: September 10, 2026
Our Assessment
Blackline IT currently ranks #32 of 94 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 24.2% — 3.3 points above the pool average of 20.9%. Scores recompute nightly from public data under our published methodology; no provider pays to be ranked.
Its public review footprint spans 83 client reviews averaging 4.7/5: Google 4.7/5 (83 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 4.0/5 (2 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 office locations for it in the Chicago area, from Google Places.
Public Criteria Attainment
Scored on 4 public criteria. Sign in to see all 10.
Blackline IT Reviews by Source
Google Reviews by Location
Strengths
- + 4.7 avg client rating — Google
- + 83 client reviews across 1 platform — Google
- + Strong recent reviews (5.0 avg, last 12 months) — Google
- + Listed on 4 industry directories — Clutch, Indeed, Manifest, Glassdoor
- + 33+ years in business — vendor website (claimed)
- + Serves Healthcare, Finance, Manufacturing, Construction verticals — vendor website (claimed)
Weaknesses
- - Client reviews on a single platform only — Google
Recent Activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Blackline IT rated by clients?
Blackline IT averages 4.7/5 across 83 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 #32 of 94 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 all 10 criteria for your own priorities.
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