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

Article 2026-06-11

Brennan IT vs Interactive

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT Interactive
Overall Score—3.6
TypeManaged ServicesPrivate Cloud / Hardware
Employees200-400200-400
Founded19971989
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $130,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Unified CommunicationsData Centre, Managed Cloud, Hardware, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco PartnerDell Partner, HP Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green Flags—Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red Flags—Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure
Worker ProsUC expertise
Good culture
Flexible		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsLimited career paths
Below market salary		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services 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.