If you’ve been researching MSP peer groups, you’ve almost certainly come across three names more than any others: ConnectWise Evolve, Taylor Business Group, and BMK Community.
All three are credible. All three have helped MSP owners grow their businesses. And all three are genuinely different in ways that matter depending on where your business is right now and what you actually need from a peer community.
This isn’t a takedown article. It’s an honest comparison — because the best peer group for your MSP is the one that fits your stage, your goals, and your operational reality. Let’s break it down.
ConnectWise Evolve
Best for: Established MSPs running a ConnectWise-heavy stack who want vendor-aligned peer group access.
ConnectWise Evolve is one of the most recognized names in IT peer groups for MSPs. Built and operated within the ConnectWise ecosystem, Evolve offers structured peer group meetings, facilitated discussions, and access to a large network of MSP operators across the country.
What it does well: Evolve benefits from the ConnectWise brand’s reach and credibility. If your business runs on ConnectWise tools, the community speaks your language — PSA workflows, automation, and platform-specific best practices are built into the conversation.
Where it has limitations: The vendor alignment that makes Evolve strong for ConnectWise users creates friction for MSPs running multi-vendor environments. Discussions naturally center around ConnectWise toolstack optimization, which can feel limiting if your strategic questions go beyond the platform. Access is also competitive, and the program skews toward larger, more established MSPs. There is no back office support, outsourced operational services, or team-level certification built into the model.
Verdict: A strong fit if you’re deeply embedded in ConnectWise and primarily want peer connection within that ecosystem.
Taylor Business Group
Best for: Mid-to-large MSPs focused on financial benchmarking and structured accountability.
Taylor Business Group has built a well-earned reputation around data-driven peer group facilitation. TBG’s programs are structured, metric-focused, and run by experienced facilitators who push members to benchmark and improve against real financial performance data.
What it does well: If financial rigor is your primary need, TBG delivers. The emphasis on KPIs, margin analysis, and operational benchmarks is genuine — and the facilitators hold members accountable to the numbers in ways that feel substantive rather than performative.
Where it has limitations: TBG’s investment and program structure tend to favor MSPs with established revenue and existing operational maturity. For MSPs that are still building their back office, dispatching infrastructure, or sales function, the benchmarking focus can feel ahead of where they actually are. There are no outsourced operational services, dispatcher support, or certification programs integrated into the platform.
Verdict: A strong fit for financially mature MSPs that want rigorous benchmarking and are ready to act on the data they receive.
BMK Community Peer Teams
Best for: MSPs at any revenue stage that want peer accountability and the operational infrastructure to execute on what they learn.
BMK Community takes a fundamentally different approach to the MSP peer group model — one that combines structured peer teams with the back office and operational services that most community platforms leave for you to figure out on your own.
What it does well: BMK Community is the only platform in this comparison that pairs peer accountability with outsourced dispatcher services, MSP bookkeeping, and a full certification ecosystem — covering Dispatcher, Sales Professional, and Service Manager certifications. This means the insights you gain inside your peer team have a direct execution pathway. You don’t just learn what to fix. You have the infrastructure to fix it.
Peer teams are structured by revenue tier, ensuring benchmarks and conversations are relevant to where your business actually is — not where a vendor’s ideal customer profile sits. The platform is also fully vendor-neutral, making it applicable regardless of which PSA, RMM, or toolstack your business runs on.
Based in Washington DC and serving MSPs across all U.S. regions, BMK Community is built for operators who are serious about both growth and the operational discipline it requires.
Where it has limitations: If you’re exclusively looking for a large-network social community or a vendor-specific user group, BMK Community’s structured, operationally integrated model may feel more intensive than you need. It’s built for MSPs that are ready to invest in building something, not just attending meetings.
Verdict: The strongest fit for MSPs that want peer accountability and the back office, dispatcher, and certification infrastructure to turn peer insights into measurable operational results.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| ConnectWise Evolve | Taylor Business Group | BMK Community | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Neutral | No | Yes | Yes |
| Financial Benchmarking | Moderate | Strong | Strong |
| Outsourced Back Office | No | No | Yes |
| Dispatcher Support | No | No | Yes |
| Certification Programs | No | No | Yes |
| Revenue Tier Segmentation | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Best Fit Stage | Mid-Large | Mid-Large | All Stages |
The Bottom Line
ConnectWise Evolve, Taylor Business Group, and BMK Community are all legitimate options for MSP owners serious about peer-level growth. The right choice comes down to what you actually need beyond the meeting room.
If you need a vendor-aligned community — Evolve. If you need financial benchmarking at scale — TBG. If you need peer accountability and the infrastructure to execute — BMK Community.
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