Arista Networks Platform vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Data Center Networking (2nd)
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the market share of Arista Networks Platform is 2.3% and it decreased by 5.9% compared to the previous year. The market share of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 3.5% and it decreased by 33.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
Unique Categories:
Data Center Networking
12.3%
Routers
26.0%
 

Featured Reviews

Bona Chhith - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 6, 2022
A next-generation data centre solution with open standard features
Arista Networks Platform is designed for next-generation data centers. They support asymmetric IRB, symmetric IRB, flood and learn types, EVPN types two, five, three, overlay and underlay. When Juniper first came out, they did not support symmetrical IRB. They only supported CRB, central routing and bridging, and asymmetrical IRB. So, to make it work, we had to do IBGP for the overlay, EBGP for the underlay, and then use the IBP as a route reflector so that the spine could be the server and the top-of-rack could be the client. So it reflects the route down for all of the overlay. When you deal with internal activities, it's hard to troubleshoot, which is why we like the Arista Networks Platform. Unfortunately, Juniper doesn't support CRB anymore.
DM
Jul 6, 2023
Good bandwidth, suitable for any location
We are a solution provider and we focus on integrating and monitoring critical infrastructure. We offer many products to our clients for Wi-Fi, switching, cabling, and monitoring. We also offer sensors and other devices in our portfolio.  We implement MikroTik Routers and Switches for clients with…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"They support open standard features."
"Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good."
"The configuration capabilities were good."
"I like the spine as a leaf model and low latency. The hardware is robust and meets expected latency in all environments, mainly if you belong to the media or trading industry. For multicast-based solutions, Arista is number one."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable aspect of Arista Networks products is their ease of configuration, especially when compared to Cisco products. When we implement advanced features for data centers such as BGP EVPN and VXLAN, Arista's configuration process is similar to that of Cisco's process, but at the same time it is simply much easier, clearer, and more understandable."
"The solution is scalable."
"The user-friendly policy manager lets us apply different controls for various user groups easily."
"The solution offers very good multi-routing."
"We use the product for VPN."
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"We have found this solution is quite robust and there are a lot of features in a small device."
"It has a lot of features. I haven't explored them all yet."
"The most valuable feature is the price because it's highly cost-effective concerning the functionalities provided within the box. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money."
"The product is very reliable."
"I have seen a return on investment since we didn't have to pay a licensing fee."
 

Cons

"Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions."
"The solution is quite expensive. One of the negative aspects of it is the pricing."
"My company does face issues in terms of interoperability when it comes to the product, making it an area that needs to be fixed."
"Something that you will often hear about Arista products is that the price is a bit too high and, like with Cisco, we sometimes have problems with our customers because of its pricing."
"The solution is a bit pricey."
"The solution’s pricing could be better."
"The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required."
"The community is good but is not good enough. It still needs to grow more."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"The solution needs to offer better documentation."
"It could be more scalable. Product awareness could also be better. There's a lack of awareness when it comes to MikroTik. People only know about Cisco and others, and they won't rely on MikroTik. This is primarily because of hardware limitations. While this product is good economically, it's unsuitable for high-end projects. In the next release, I want this product to be more compatible."
"I would like to see a cluster feature added, where multiple devices can be configured and managed as one. One is in a standby state while the other is active, and if one fails then the other takes over."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
"There needs to be better support for this solution in India. We have no local support."
"The user interface is not very good."
"The batch management could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."
"Arista is very expensive. Not everybody is in a position to spend $70,000 to $80,000 for one switch."
"The price of the Arista Networks Platform could be less expensive for the hardware and license."
"Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."
"I remember that when our customers were offered the Arista Networks Platform, they used a checklist to compare the prices between Arista and Cisco for their requirements, and found that the prices were almost the same."
"Specific tools definitely require a license for the subscription. But we are not using these tools in our environment. In terms of licensing, you need to spend approximately $10,000 per month."
"Cost wise, Arista Networks Platform is more expensive than other networking solutions."
"There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."
"A license is not required."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
"The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very cheap."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"There are not any external or hidden costs."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Media Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arista Networks Platform?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?
Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies.
What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?
The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required.
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about MikroTik Routers and Switches?
The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
 

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American Internet Services
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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