D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the market share of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 7.2% and it increased by 46.4% compared to the previous year. The market share of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 5.2% and it decreased by 35.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
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Featured Reviews

NadirShahzad - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2022
Easy to set up, stable, and offers reasonable pricing
As service providers, we are able to provide support to our clients. The local support needs to be better. If we have expert engineers in the local market, it would be helpful. For example, while I cannot disclose any sales details when Cisco gave us our switch, there was a little bit of end customer to support from them at that particular time. During that particular time, if the customer sees any problem, Cisco would mitigate that problem. I don't know if D-Link has the same SLA type or not. Right now, it seems that the support just isn't as good as Cisco and what they offer upfront. I haven't required any technical support from D-Link as it's easy to manage as a technical person. It wouldn't be easy for a typical end-user, however, we can provide support.
EJ
Oct 5, 2023
A seamless and robust solution that enables organizations to manage the network and users with ease
The solution helps me manage the network far better than before. I can also manage VLANs and decide how much bandwidth the users should get The product is seamless and robust. We only had issues when there were power outages. The user interface is the most valuable feature. The tool is easy to…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."
"There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The tool's fault frequency is very less."
"I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches."
"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The central management is provided by the UniFi management system. You can manage everything from a single interface. The SDN mode that the entire unified system uses is a software-defined network format."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its reliability."
"I haven't found the cost of the solution to be too high."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
"The performance is good. They also have good prices."
"We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to support clients across different locations remotely. Additionally, we can even restart devices remotely through the UniFi SD-WAN."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and support Layer 3. They come with a user-friendly interface. If you're not familiar with the command-line interface or you wouldn't like to configure it by using the command line, they have a user-friendly interface that you can use. They also have good documentation about how to use these switches."
 

Cons

"The solution's web filtering feature could be improved."
"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."
"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."
"The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network."
"The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."
"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"It could be easier to scale on managed devices."
"I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great."
"The price could be lower."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"In terms of improvement, sometimes we have bugs."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"One area for improvement would be having a web interface directly on the device itself. That's the one thing that makes them more difficult for less experienced technicians to configure."
"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an affordable solution."
"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
"It's around $179 a device."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more expensive than other competitors."
"The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches."
"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."
"The price is reasonable."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
"With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
The product is cheaper than Cisco. I rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

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Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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