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Michael Assraf · Jan 29, 2025

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Unlocking Opportunity in Small MSPs with Open Source

The Managed Service Provider (MSP) market is vast, with over **40,000 providers** serving clients across industries. However, the majority of these MSPs - around **75% - generate less than $3 million in annual revenue**. These small MSPs often operate with limited resources, small teams, and constrained budgets, making it challenging for them to adopt the complex and expensive tools often designed for larger organizations.

Michael Assraf · Jul 18, 2025

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The Key to Fixing MSP Margins: Open Source and AI

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are operating in a market where costs are rising, competition is fierce, and margins are under constant pressure. Vendor payouts, often comprising 20-35% of revenue, combine with labor inefficiencies to create a perfect storm of challenges. As a result, the average MSP operates with net margins of **10-15%**, leaving little room for reinvestment or growth.

Michael Assraf · Jun 14, 2025

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Open Source IT: A New Era for Service Providers

Open-source technology has come a long way from its early days as a niche solution embraced by enthusiasts. Today, it rivals and, in many cases, surpasses proprietary enterprise software in terms of functionality, reliability, and security - all at a fraction of the cost. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), open-source tools represent a transformative opportunity to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and deliver better value to clients.

Michael Assraf · May 11, 2025

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Getting Started

What is OpenMSP?

Is OpenMSP really free?

How does OpenMSP help MSPs reduce costs?

Do I need to create an account to use OpenMSP?

Platform Information

How does OpenMSP make money?

What makes OpenMSP different from other resources?

How is vendor and tool information verified?

Who is behind OpenMSP?

Open-Source Tools & Alternatives

How do you evaluate open-source tool quality?

Can I get support for open-source tools?

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Major League GitHub: The Open Source Talent Leaderboard

Unlocking Opportunity in Small MSPs with Open Source

The Key to Fixing MSP Margins: Open Source and AI

Open Source IT: A New Era for Service Providers

Join Our Growing MSP Community