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Boost IT vs Tecala: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Boost IT vs Tecala

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Tecala
Overall Scoreβ€”3.9
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityMid-Market Premium
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed150-300
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)2005
HeadquartersPerth, WAMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$75,000 - $150,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementAs-a-Service, Cloud, Managed Services, Security
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flagsβ€”Good work-life balance
Strong Microsoft partnership
Stable employment
Red Flagsβ€”Small scale Ò€” limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Worker Prosβ€”Microsoft partnership
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker Consβ€”Small scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and Mid-Market Premium 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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