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AC3 vs Netlink Group: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

AC3 vs Netlink Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature AC3 Netlink Group
Overall Score3.73.7
TypeCloud / Public SectorWA Mid-Market
Employees200-300100-200
Founded20002001
HeadquartersSydney, NSWPerth, WA
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesAWS, Azure, Cloud Migration, Government CloudManaged Services, Mining & Resources, Cloud, Networking
CertificationsAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001Microsoft Partner, Cisco Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Strong cloud focus
Stable employment		Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be risk-averse		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsCloud focus
Work-life balance
Stable		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Limited progression
Risk-averse		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Cloud / Public Sector and WA Mid-Market 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.