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Interactive vs Spirit Technology Solutions: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Interactive vs Spirit Technology Solutions

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Interactive Spirit Technology Solutions
Overall Score3.63.1
TypePrivate Cloud / HardwarePublic Mid-Tier
Employees200-400200-400
Founded19892012
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$65,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesData Centre, Managed Cloud, Hardware, SecurityCybersecurity, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Cloud
CertificationsDell Partner, HP Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Fortinet Partner, SonicWall Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Growing rapidly
Good technology focus
Some teams have genuine depth
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure		Below-market salaries
Rapid growth creates culture inconsistency
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Growth opportunities
Technology focus
Some good teams
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international		Below-market salaries
Culture inconsistency
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Private Cloud / Hardware and Public Mid-Tier 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.