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R1i technology vs Rocketsmiths: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

R1i technology vs Rocketsmiths

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature R1i technology Rocketsmiths
Overall Score3.93.4
TypeEnterprise NetworkingManaged Services
Employees100-20050-100
Founded20062010
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesCisco Networking, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, SecurityManaged Services, Cloud, DevOps
CertificationsCisco Partner, Microsoft Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Technology focus		Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsTechnology focus
Work-life balance		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Enterprise Networking and Managed Services 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.