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

Article 2026-06-11

Accelerate IT vs Interactive

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Accelerate IT Interactive
Overall Score3.53.6
TypeSMB FocusPrivate Cloud / Hardware
Employees50-100200-400
Founded20081989
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Microsoft 365, Cloud, SecurityData Centre, Managed Cloud, Hardware, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerDell Partner, HP Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both SMB Focus and Private Cloud / Hardware 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.