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AC3 vs Spirit Technology Solutions: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

AC3 vs Spirit Technology Solutions

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature AC3 Spirit Technology Solutions
Overall Score3.73.1
TypeCloud / Public SectorPublic Mid-Tier
Employees200-300200-400
Founded20002012
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$65,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesAWS, Azure, Cloud Migration, Government CloudCybersecurity, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Cloud
CertificationsAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001Microsoft Partner, Fortinet Partner, SonicWall Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Strong cloud focus
Stable employment		Growing rapidly
Good technology focus
Some teams have genuine depth
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be risk-averse		Below-market salaries
Rapid growth creates culture inconsistency
Limited career progression
Worker ProsCloud focus
Work-life balance
Stable		Growth opportunities
Technology focus
Some good teams
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Limited progression
Risk-averse		Below-market salaries
Culture inconsistency
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Cloud / Public Sector and Public Mid-Tier 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.