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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Routers (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.6%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.3%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Hakan Pehlivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces
Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.
Josephat Magesa - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable
I'm also familiar with Cisco which I used at another company. Cisco is a little bit expensive to acquire. With MikroTik, came with the same solution and you can use so many features. In MikroTik, you can use maybe two routers or one router to cover all your requirements, which you can also do on Cisco. This product is also cheaper than Cisco. Cisco has a lot of complications even with the configurations. On the price issues or even support issues, you may need to have so many routers when using Cisco for a simple solution. If you can use only one switch to clear your solution, why don't you use MikroTik? You don't have to use Cisco to have more than one switch to solve your problem.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Linksys switches help us manage connected equipment because we can see the historical data on all devices connected to this switch."
"It is a scalable solution."
"I am impressed with the tool's features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security."
"I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution."
"The installation is easy."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution."
"Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates."
"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."
"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"It's a well-rounded solution for routing."
"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."
"The GUI is easy to use."
"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches."
"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."
"It is easy to set up the solution."
 

Cons

"The user interface needs a lot of improvement."
"If possible, we'd like to see support in our country, but it will be difficult as we are located in Iran."
"Python or some automation tools should be incorporated into the CLI shell of devices."
"The solution's price could be better."
"There should be an improvement in Cisco's response time and overall competence."
"I would like to see more manageability. That's primarily the reason why Linksys switches don't work in the enterprise space. They don't have the management and capabilities of other switches."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches could improve their price, it is high."
"The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up."
"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue."
"It would be even better with a centralized management platform."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."
"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch needs improvement in the area of security, although the recent models are addressing this."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
"The area for improvement is security. MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."
"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is higher than competitors, such as Huawei."
"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
"The product is expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet SwitchesRev Services should be less expensive."
"Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
"There is not a license to use the solution but we have a license for support."
"The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"The price is competitive."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Educational Organization
8%
Hospitality Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I would like Cisco to improve their technical support, and I have encountered challenges with Cisco Linksys switches. Additionally, I would like to see improvements in overall solution features in ...
What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.
What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support.
 

Also Known As

Linksys Ethernet Switches
MikroTik CRS Series
 

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Sample Customers

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