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Nexon Asia Pacific vs Rocketsmiths: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Nexon Asia Pacific vs Rocketsmiths

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Nexon Asia Pacific Rocketsmiths
Overall Score3.53.4
TypePrivate AcquirerManaged Services
Employees300-50050-100
Founded20022010
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesUnified Communications, Networking, Cloud, Managed ServicesManaged Services, Cloud, DevOps
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international		Small scale
Below-market pay

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Private Acquirer 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.