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Accelerate IT vs Brennan IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Accelerate IT vs Brennan IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Accelerate IT Brennan IT
Overall Score3.53.5
TypeSMB FocusMid-Market / Hybrid
Employees50-100300-500
Founded20081997
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$75,000 - $150,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Microsoft 365, Cloud, SecurityManaged Services, Unified Communications, Cloud, Networking
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong Microsoft partnership
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be bureaucratic
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Microsoft partnership provides good training
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Bureaucratic culture

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both SMB Focus and Mid-Market / Hybrid 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.