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

Article 2026-06-11

Kinetic IT vs Somerville Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kinetic IT Somerville Group
Overall Score3.93.4
TypeGovernment / EnterpriseEducation & Enterprise
Employees400-700200-400
Founded19981983
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $160,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service ManagementEducation IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Apple Solutions
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001Microsoft Partner, Apple Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based — less competition for talent		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red FlagsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive		Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker ConsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Government / Enterprise and Education & Enterprise 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.