Framework IT
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Chicago, IL · Website
★ 5.0 (159 reviews across 2 sources) · 1 claimed certification
Data-driven MSP. 15-min emergency response. , Cloudtango listed.
Source data last changed: October 19, 2026
Our Assessment
Framework IT currently ranks #2 of 102 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 53.8% — 34.0 points above the pool average of 19.8%. Scores recompute nightly from public data under our published methodology; no provider pays to be ranked.
Its public review footprint spans 159 client reviews averaging 5.0/5: Clutch 4.6/5 (11 reviews); Google 5.0/5 (148 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 4.1/5 (7 reviews); Glassdoor 4.2/5 (4 reviews) — employee sentiment feeds the score because it predicts service stability.
On security we record 1 claimed certification — none of it carries third-party documentation, so the security score is capped at the claims maximum. We track 1 office location for it in the Chicago area, from Google Places. 3 notable company events (awards, acquisitions, milestones) appear in its record below.
Public Criteria Attainment
Scored on 4 public criteria. Sign in to see all 10.
Employee Role Analysis
Proactive vs. reactive employee role mix based on workforce composition data.
4 proactive, 7 reactive
Security & Compliance
Strengths
- + 5.0 avg client rating — Clutch, Google
- + 159 client reviews across 2 platforms — Clutch, Google
- + Strong recent reviews (5.0 avg, last 12 months) — Clutch, Google
- + Above-average employee satisfaction (4.1) — Indeed, Glassdoor
- + Flexible contracts (month-to-month, easy exit) — vendor feed
- + Listed on 4 industry directories — Clutch, Indeed, Manifest, Glassdoor
- + 18+ years in business — vendor website (claimed)
- + Serves Healthcare, Finance, Legal, Accounting +1 more verticals — vendor website (claimed)
- + Offers Fully Managed, vCIO, Break-Fix, Help Desk, 24/7 Monitoring services — vendor website (claimed)
Weaknesses
- - Security certifications are the firm's own claim — no third-party documentation on file
- - Heavily reactive support model (64% reactive roles) — Apollo
Notable Events
Company milestones and achievements
Framework IT Named to CRN MSP 500 List
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named Framework IT to its MSP 500 list.
Feb 5, 2023
Framework IT Named One of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2023
Framework IT, a technology solutions provider, was named one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2023.
Jan 1, 2023
Framework IT Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501 List
Framework IT was ranked on the 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 list of leading technology industry managed service providers.
Jan 1, 2022
Recent Activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Framework IT rated by clients?
Framework IT averages 5.0/5 across 159 public client reviews from Clutch, Google. We aggregate these nightly and weight them with Bayesian averaging so a handful of reviews can't dominate the score.
Does Framework IT hold security certifications?
Framework IT lists 1 security framework: 1 claimed certification. None carries third-party documentation — a named issuer's document or evidence hosted off the firm's own domain — so these count as claims and are capped in the score. The Security & Compliance section above labels each one.
Where is Framework IT located?
Framework IT is based in Chicago, IL. Our rankings cover IT providers serving the Chicago metro area.
How does Framework IT compare to other Chicago MSPs?
Framework IT ranks #2 of 102 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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