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Cisco Enterprise Routers vs HPE Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 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

Cisco Enterprise Routers
Ranking in Routers
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
110
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Enterprise Routers
Ranking in Routers
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Cisco Enterprise Routers is 18.9%, down from 24.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Enterprise Routers is 4.3%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Enterprise Routers18.9%
HPE Enterprise Routers4.3%
Other76.8%
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Featured Reviews

Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Long-term reliability and high performance ensure seamless operations in challenging environments
Regarding the Wi-Fi connection and setup, we need superior coverage because our market has extensive vegetation. When setting up Cisco Enterprise Routers Wi-Fi in institutions such as campuses, there are always challenges. People often opt for Ubiquiti, not because of their features, but because of the Wi-Fi signal stability. Cisco Enterprise Routers has made improvements in making configurations more user-friendly with dashboards. However, they need to do more as many people prefer simpler configurations rather than using CMD or CLI. The process of procuring Cisco Enterprise Routers equipment through channel partners needs improvement. The partners are limited compared to other products. It's cheaper to purchase Cisco Enterprise Routers equipment from the UK than from a local distributor. When purchased off-channel, the equipment is much cheaper than through the channel. This affects our ability to compete in government tenders where price is crucial, even when we can provide warranty, licenses, and renewability.
Chi-Zhang - PeerSpot reviewer
Has excellent scalability and is cost-effective compared to its competitors
The solution is reasonably priced and easy to configure. By collaborating with Aruba, they have integrated more products to streamline the porting process. Our project team comprises two or three network engineers for regular maintenance and troubleshooting. The workload is not heavy. I rate the solution as an eight and recommend it to network engineers and solution providers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This product is easy to use."
"The VPN is the most valuable feature of this solution. The basic clients who don't use the VPN use it mostly for connectivity."
"The solution is scalable."
"This product is very easy to use."
"The product can scale."
"Cisco Enterprise Routers are user-friendly with respect to configuration, management, and everything, and they have a next-gen product and support all the latest technology."
"It's a sound solution, so it's very easy to solve problems without a support contract, as mainly the problems we have related to the equipment can be solved by doing a Google search."
"The operating system is good and well-made."
"These routers help us to provide high availability to our clusters."
"It makes it easy to update the network technology and manage multiple deals, all without needing technical knowledge."
"Extensive support for cellular range for Wi-Fi technologies"
"It has good scalability."
"HPE routers are easier to manage than any other router I've used."
"It is more durable than other products in the market."
"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."
 

Cons

"I am happy with the price of Cisco Enterprise Routers, but they could offer more discounts to their customers."
"The lead times are extremely high. Normally, it's six to eight months initially, and they prolong it to up to one year for new device delivery by Cisco."
"When compared to PEPLink, Cisco Enterprise Routers are less flexible, and you cannot have more than one user."
"The licensing structure is very convoluted, and the cost of the licenses includes a whole bunch of stuff that you'll never use."
"We need better pricing and support."
"The price has room for improvement."
"The installation process should be simplified, since it is quite complex in a new version."
"I cannot assess the high-performance bandwidth of Cisco Enterprise Routers without knowing the purpose of the call."
"The solution is expensive."
"I'd like to see more security features, like support for different types of encryptions."
"Better management tools are needed."
"They should work on lowering their prices in Brazil to stay competitive with rivals and offer customers more affordable options."
"Its customer service could be better for older equipment models."
"Technical support could be better."
"Compatibility with other platforms could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no licensing cost."
"The licensing cost is quite reasonable."
"Cisco routers are an expensive product."
"Cisco's prices could be cheaper."
"It is a costly solution."
"If it could be cheaper that would be good, but I would rate it as a four out of five for price, with one being very expensive and five being very affordable."
"The price is reasonable."
"It is quite costly. Its price should be reduced."
"It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Performing Arts
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
26%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise43
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Cisco Enterprise Routers?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it makes it possible for users to use encryption and decryption since our company aims to achieve transparency, and without it, the other system on...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Enterprise Routers?
The pricing is not cheap. When we provide quotations to clients, they often comment on the expense. However, we recommend the solution, and after procurement, all clients are satisfied with Cisco E...
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Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Boingo, Chartwell School, Children's Hospital of Orange County , Department of Justice, Explorer Pipeline, Linz AG, National Rugby League, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Telecom Italia, Transwestern
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