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ExtremeRouting vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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Customer Service

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MikroTik's customer service is rated well but varies in responsiveness; users often rely on online resources and forums.
 

Categories and Ranking

Netgate TNSR
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Ranking in Routers
10th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (44th)
ExtremeRouting
Ranking in Routers
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Netgate TNSR is 2.8%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeRouting is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 27.2%, down from 33.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer1642500 - PeerSpot reviewer
Good performance, stable, but price could be reduced
I am using Netgate TNSR for personal network security The solution has good performance. I have been using Netgate TNSR for approximately two years. The solution is stable. The scalability could improve. I have not needed to use technical support. The installation is very simple, all you…
LuisBrown - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient routing; good pricing
I think their most valuable feature is their FabricOS. With this feature, we have the ability to virtualize the entire network infrastructure across multiple locations and multiple switches. Secondary to that, is their auto detect auto sense capability, which you can actually configure so that you do not have to preconfigure ports. You can simply plug a device in, and if it's based on several parameters and some rule sets, it will decide how to configure that port, what VLANs to connect to it, and where to connect it and where to route it based on what the device is.
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…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?
It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netgate TNSR?
The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need ...
What is your primary use case for Netgate TNSR?
THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. Ther...
What do you like most about ExtremeRouting?
It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeRouting?
In terms of the pricing, you probably could get an average premises switch for about $500 a year in total and the man...
What needs improvement with ExtremeRouting?
I think that all the devices included in Avaya fall under Extreme Networks currently. I am not sure how much Extreme ...
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. Th...
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 learni...
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

TNSR
Avaya Enterprise Routers
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Sample Customers

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Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Black Oak Casino, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, University of San Carlos, Holland Hall School, South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools, Prairie View Networking Academy, City of Troy, Ryerson University, Linamar, City of Redondo Beach, York Region District School Board
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