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Ever Nimble vs First Focus IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Ever Nimble vs First Focus IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Ever Nimble First Focus IT
Overall Score4.13.7
TypeBoutique / High-GrowthVolume / Speed
Employees30-60200-400
Founded20172001
HeadquartersPerth, WASydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesCybersecurity, Managed Services, Cloud, NetworkingManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsFortinet Partner, CrowdStrike Partner, Microsoft PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsExcellent culture
Good work-life balance
Strong technology focus		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsVery small scale
Limited career progression		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsExcellent culture
Work-life balance
Technology focus		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsVery small scale
Limited progression		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Boutique / High-Growth and Volume / Speed 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.