ExcalTech
Chicago, IL · Website
★ 4.9 (30 reviews across 1 source) · 2 claimed certifications
Managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions for businesses.
Last updated: July 28, 2026
Our Assessment
ExcalTech currently ranks #52 of 69 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 12.6% — 9.6 points below 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 30 client reviews averaging 4.9/5: Google 4.9/5 (30 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 3.7/5 (3 reviews); Glassdoor 2.9/5 (16 reviews) — employee sentiment feeds the score because it predicts service stability.
The firm lists 2 security frameworks (0 objectively verified, 2 claimed on its website but unverified). We track 1 verified office location for it in the Chicago area.
Public Criteria Attainment
Scored on 4 objectively verified criteria. Sign in to see all 10.
ExcalTech Reviews by Source
Employee Role Analysis
Proactive vs. reactive employee role mix based on workforce composition data.
0 proactive, 8 reactive
Security & Compliance
Strengths
- + 4.9 avg client rating — Google
- + Strong recent reviews (5.0 avg, last 12 months) — Google
- + Listed on 4 industry directories — Clutch, Indeed, Manifest, Glassdoor
- + 53+ years in business — vendor website (claimed)
- + Serves Healthcare, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing +3 more verticals — vendor website (claimed)
Weaknesses
- - Limited client review volume (30 reviews) — Google
- - Client reviews on a single platform only — Google
- - Below-average employee reviews (3.0) — Indeed, Glassdoor
- - Security certifications not objectively verified
- - Heavily reactive support model (100% reactive roles) — Apollo
Recent Activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is ExcalTech rated by clients?
ExcalTech averages 4.9/5 across 30 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 ExcalTech hold security certifications?
ExcalTech lists 2 security frameworks, currently claimed on its website rather than verified in a public registry. The Security & Compliance section above distinguishes verified from claimed for each one.
Where is ExcalTech located?
ExcalTech is based in Chicago, IL. Our rankings cover IT providers serving the Chicago metro area.
How does ExcalTech compare to other Chicago MSPs?
ExcalTech ranks #52 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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