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

Article 2026-07-27

Brennan IT vs Kinetic IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT Kinetic IT
Overall Score3.53.9
TypeMid-Market / HybridGovernment / Enterprise
Employees300-500400-700
Founded19971998
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$80,000 - $160,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Unified Communications, Cloud, NetworkingManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service Management
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong Microsoft partnership		Strong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based Ò€” less competition for talent
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be bureaucratic		Government contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams
Worker ProsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Microsoft partnership provides good training		Strong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Bureaucratic culture		Government contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Mid-Market / Hybrid and Government / Enterprise 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.