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

Article 2026-06-11

MyEmpire Group vs Somerville Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature MyEmpire Group Somerville Group
Overall Score3.73.4
TypeBoutique / NicheEducation & Enterprise
Employees50-100200-400
Founded20121983
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, SecurityEducation IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Apple Solutions
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Apple Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Technology focus		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsTechnology focus
Work-life balance		Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Boutique / Niche 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.