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Interactive vs MicroAge: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Interactive vs MicroAge

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Interactive MicroAge
Overall Score3.63.1
TypePrivate Cloud / HardwareManaged Services
Employees200-400100-300
Founded19891990
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesData Centre, Managed Cloud, Hardware, SecurityManaged Services, Cloud, Security
CertificationsDell Partner, HP Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Private Cloud / Hardware and Managed Services 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.