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AC3 vs Cirrus Networks: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

AC3 vs Cirrus Networks

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature AC3 Cirrus Networks
Overall Score3.73.4
TypeCloud / Public SectorManaged Services
Employees200-300100-200
Founded20002008
HeadquartersSydney, NSWPerth, WA
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesAWS, Azure, Cloud Migration, Government CloudManaged Services, Cloud, Networking
CertificationsAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001Cisco Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Strong cloud focus
Stable employment		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be risk-averse		Small scale — limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Worker ProsCloud focus
Work-life balance
Stable		Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Limited progression
Risk-averse		Small scale
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Cloud / Public Sector 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.