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AC3 vs Boost IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

AC3 vs Boost IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature AC3 Boost IT
Overall Score3.7β€”
TypeCloud / Public SectorAustralian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity
Employees200-300Not publicly disclosed
Founded20002004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)
HeadquartersSydney, NSWPerth, WA
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesAWS, Azure, Cloud Migration, Government CloudManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website Management
CertificationsAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001Cloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Strong cloud focus
Stable employment
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Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be risk-averse
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Worker ProsCloud focus
Work-life balance
Stable
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Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Limited progression
Risk-averse
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Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Cloud / Public Sector and Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” 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.

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