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The IT Department vs Virtu: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

The IT Department vs Virtu

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature The IT Department Virtu
Overall Score3.83.6
TypeNon-Profit SpecialistHardware / MSP
Employees30-60100-200
Founded20052004
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $140,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesNon-Profit IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365Hardware Procurement, Device Deployment, Managed Services, Cloud
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Dell Partner, HP Partner, Lenovo Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Technology focus		Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsVery small scale
Limited career progression		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsTechnology focus
Work-life balance		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsVery small scale
Limited progression		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Non-Profit Specialist and Hardware / MSP 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.