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Excite IT vs Tecala: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Excite IT vs Tecala

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Excite IT Tecala
Overall Score3.73.9
TypeBoutique CorporateMid-Market Premium
Employees30-60150-300
Founded20082005
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$75,000 - $150,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Security, Microsoft 365As-a-Service, Cloud, Managed Services, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Technology focus		Good work-life balance
Strong Microsoft partnership
Stable employment
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Small scale — limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Worker ProsTechnology focus
Work-life balance		Microsoft partnership
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Small scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Boutique Corporate and Mid-Market Premium 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.