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Aruba Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 11.3%, down from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 6.3%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Eunice Thirikwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable hotel networking enhances return on investment with valuable modular features
There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches. For instance, the distributor in our country cannot sell to neighboring countries, creating complications in project execution. Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial. Also, the SFP modules are significantly more expensive than industry peers, which affects cost-effectiveness.
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support is fantastic!"
"We like the framework of fabric virtual switching."
"The most valuable feature is the switches are reliable and replaced for free if anything goes wrong."
"All of the networking products that we use are Aruba, so we use Aruba Central to manage them."
"The pricing of Aruba Switches is good compared to Cisco."
"We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user."
"Aruba Switches is stable."
"Scalable and reliable solution for your network connectivity needs, with a straightforward setup."
"They have amazing speed and reliability, and they also provide value for money. They are pretty powerful."
"The deployment process of MikroTik routers and switches is very convenient since it is not command-driven and comes with a graphical user interface, making it much easier to operate."
"It is a stable solution. I have been using the solution for a while, and I don't face any outages or trouble while using the solution."
"The solution is stable."
"They are very good at providing the bandwidth for multi-tenants and multi-dwelling units. We're managing WiFi hotspots for hundreds of locations, and the speed and performance are quite there. They also have very cheap 10G products that come with really good and flexible software. They are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities."
"Load balancing is one of the valuable features of the solution...In short, MikroTik provides a very user-friendly GUI option."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"We use the product for VPN."
 

Cons

"The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations."
"Aruba's management suite has some room for improvement."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"It takes a long time to import Aruba switches to Ecuador."
"The dashboard could be improved, especially for the CX Switches. It would help to push scripts and configurations via an easy to use dashboard, one which would give us complete visibility of all of our switches in one place. Right now, we have more than one dashboard for Aruba. It would be nice if it was centralized."
"There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions."
"The licensing model could be improved."
"I'm not sure if they have the core switch series as well."
"A central management platform would be great."
"The interface for management could be improved."
"The ports could be improved, as certain areas may need to be terminated with a greater number of Ethernet ports. We initially faced challenges that hindered our network usage, especially with third-party applications that were not certified or supported. It took some time to streamline and resolve these issues."
"The solution should improve the features of Wi-Fi 6 a little bit."
"The solution needs to offer better documentation."
"Technical support could be better. They don't have good support like Cisco. It can also be more stable and scalable."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"I would like to have the option of having multiple logins."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"Aruba Switches have good stability."
"Cost-wise, you get some good savings as compared to Cisco."
"Our customers may want better pricing but we are a reseller and a partner, and the pricing that we get is good."
"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"I don't know the exact cost of the licensing, but based on what I have heard from my sales team, Aruba is affordable. Aruba switches are cheaper than the switches from Cisco and other vendors."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
"The tool offers a one-time buying option."
"When I compare the price of this solution to competitors it is priced a little high. There is not a license required for this solution."
"The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very cheap."
"There is no licensing fee in addition to the hardware, but we do pay an annual fee for support."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Hospitality Company
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
I find it to be middle to high. It's not always affordable, but they're losing the pricing market against Huawei, let's just put it like that.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
There isn't much room for improvement. A more granular breakdown in debugging would be beneficial. Apart from that, not much is needed.
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.
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Purdue University
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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