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Centretek vs Managed IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Centretek vs Managed IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Centretek Managed IT
Overall Score3.23.5
TypeManaged ServicesSMB Specialist
Employees100-20050-100
Founded20002000
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, SecurityManaged Services, Hardware, Cloud, Microsoft 365
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, VMware PartnerMicrosoft Partner, HP Partner, Dell Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable		Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and SMB Specialist 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.