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Affinity MSP vs Data#3: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Affinity MSP vs Data#3

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Affinity MSP Data#3
Overall Scoreβ€”3.8
TypeManaged IT / Cybersecurity / CloudPublicly Listed Giant
Employees50+1500-2000
Founded20191977
HeadquartersMount Waverley, VICBrisbane, QLD
Revenue$6.6M (2025 public profile)$884.8M
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$80,000 - $160,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, VoIP & 3CX, WAN Services, Co-Managed ITMicrosoft Solutions, Cloud, Managed Services, Software Licensing
CertificationsMicrosoft Solutions Partner, Google Partner, 3CX Platinum Partner, AWS Certified, Fortinet Authorized Partner, Pure Storage Elite PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flagsβ€”ASX-listed (ASX: DDD) Ò€” financial transparency
Strong Australian focus Ò€” no offshoring agenda
Good work-life balance
Profitable and growing
Red Flagsβ€”Below-market salaries at senior levels
Government contract dependency
Limited international exposure
Acquisition-driven growth creates integration challenges
Worker Prosβ€”ASX-listed transparency Ò€” you know the numbers
Australian-focused Ò€” your job isn't being offshored
Profitable and growing Ò€” stability
Good work-life balance in most teams
Worker Consβ€”Below-market salaries at senior levels
Government contract dependency creates cyclicality
Limited international exposure
Acquisition integration can be bumpy

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed IT / Cybersecurity / Cloud and Publicly Listed Giant have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” 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.

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