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Brennan IT vs Kinetic IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Brennan IT vs Kinetic IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT Kinetic IT
Overall Score—3.9
TypeManaged ServicesGovernment / Enterprise
Employees200-400400-700
Founded19971998
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $130,000$80,000 - $160,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Unified CommunicationsManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service Management
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco PartnerMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001
Green Flags—Strong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based — less competition for talent
Red Flags—Government contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams
Worker ProsUC expertise
Good culture
Flexible		Strong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive
Worker ConsLimited career paths
Below market salary		Government contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and Government / Enterprise have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.