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Managed IT vs blueAPACHE: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Managed IT vs blueAPACHE

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Managed IT blueAPACHE
Overall Score3.53.8
TypeSMB SpecialistNetwork & Cloud Specialist
Employees50-100150-250
Founded20002003
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Hardware, Cloud, Microsoft 365Networking, Cloud, Managed Services, Data Centre
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, HP Partner, Dell PartnerCisco Partner, AWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment		Good work-life balance
Strong technology focus
Stable employment
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both SMB Specialist and Network & Cloud Specialist 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.