XL.net
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Park Ridge, IL · Website
★ 5.0 (251 reviews across 3 sources, 6 locations) · 2 verified certifications
Strategic IT for SMBs. SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001:2022. 80% ticket reduction. Clutch Leaders #3. Expertise.com #1.
Source data last changed: October 26, 2026
Our Assessment
XL.net currently ranks #1 of 102 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 81.9% — 62.1 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 251 client reviews averaging 5.0/5: Clutch 4.9/5 (12 reviews); Google 5.0/5 (227 reviews); Cloudtango 4.8/5 (12 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 4.0/5 (5 reviews); Glassdoor 4.0/5 (25 reviews) — employee sentiment feeds the score because it predicts service stability.
On security we record 2 verified certifications. We track 6 office locations 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.
XL.net Reviews by Source
Google Reviews by Location
Employee Role Analysis
Proactive vs. reactive employee role mix based on workforce composition data.
7 proactive, 3 reactive
Security & Compliance
Strengths
- + 5.0 avg client rating — Clutch, Google, Cloudtango
- + 251 client reviews across 3 platforms — Clutch, Google, Cloudtango
- + Strong recent reviews (5.0 avg, last 12 months) — Clutch, Google
- + Above-average employee satisfaction (4.0) — Indeed, Glassdoor
- + SOC2 TYPE II, ISO27001 certified — third-party documented evidence
- + Proactive staffing model (70% proactive roles) — Apollo
- + Listed on 5 industry directories — Clutch, Indeed, Manifest, Glassdoor, Cloudtango
- + 3 Chicago-area offices — Google
- + Serves Healthcare, Finance, Education, Real Estate verticals — vendor website (claimed)
Notable Events
Company milestones and achievements
XL.net Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 Again
XL.net was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for a repeat appearance on the ranking.
Aug 18, 2026
XL.net Ranked #169 on the 2026 MSP 501
XL.net placed #169 on the 2026 MSP 501 ranking of managed service providers.
Jul 29, 2026
XL.net Joins 2026 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation
XL.net was recognized among the 2026 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation.
May 29, 2026
Recent Activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is XL.net rated by clients?
XL.net averages 5.0/5 across 251 public client reviews from Clutch, Google, Cloudtango. We aggregate these nightly and weight them with Bayesian averaging so a handful of reviews can't dominate the score.
Does XL.net hold security certifications?
XL.net lists 2 security frameworks: 2 verified certifications. Verified means the certification is documented by a named third party — an auditor's report or a registrar's listing — or its evidence is published on a third-party website; we apply that test automatically, per certification. The Security & Compliance section above labels each one.
Where is XL.net located?
XL.net is based in Park Ridge, IL and operates 6 office locations we track. Our rankings cover IT providers serving the Chicago metro area.
How does XL.net compare to other Chicago MSPs?
XL.net ranks #1 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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