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Atturra vs Kinetic IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Atturra vs Kinetic IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Atturra Kinetic IT
Overall Score2.93.9
TypeAggressive AcquirerGovernment / Enterprise
Employees1000-1500400-700
Founded20211998
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
Revenue$339.9MPrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$80,000 - $160,000
SpecialtiesOracle Services, SAP, Cloud, Enterprise ApplicationsManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service Management
CertificationsOracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001
Green FlagsGrowing rapidly — lots of new opportunities
Good technology focus
Some teams have genuine technical depth		Strong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based — less competition for talent
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Rapid acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues
Cultural inconsistency across acquired companies
Limited career progression		Government contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams
Worker ProsRapid growth means new opportunities
Technology-focused
Some technical teams are excellent		Strong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Acquisition integration is bumpy
Cultural inconsistency
Limited career progression		Government contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Aggressive Acquirer and Government / Enterprise 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.