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

Article 2026-06-11

Kinetic IT vs MyEmpire Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kinetic IT MyEmpire Group
Overall Score3.93.7
TypeGovernment / EnterpriseBoutique / Niche
Employees400-70050-100
Founded19982012
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $160,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service ManagementManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based — less competition for talent		Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Government / Enterprise and Boutique / Niche 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.