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Cirrus Networks vs Interactive: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-07-27

Cirrus Networks vs Interactive

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Cirrus Networks Interactive
Overall Score3.43.6
TypePublic Mid-TierPrivate Cloud / Hardware
Employees100-200200-400
Founded20081989
HeadquartersPerth, WAMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $140,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Networking, SecurityData Centre, Managed Cloud, Hardware, Security
CertificationsCisco Partner, AWS Partner, Microsoft PartnerDell Partner, HP Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsSmall scale Ò€” limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Government work		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Public Mid-Tier and Private Cloud / Hardware 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.