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

Article 2026-06-11

Kinetic IT vs Managed IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kinetic IT Managed IT
Overall Score3.93.5
TypeGovernment / EnterpriseSMB Specialist
Employees400-70050-100
Founded19982000
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $160,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service ManagementManaged Services, Hardware, Cloud, Microsoft 365
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001Microsoft Partner, HP Partner, Dell Partner
Green FlagsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based — less competition for talent		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Red FlagsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive		Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Government / Enterprise 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.