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HPE Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches 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

HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.4%, down from 2.5% 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

LuisSilva6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides ease of management and has an easy initial setup process
Primarily, we use the product for network and VLAN segmentation across our hospitality property. It forms the backbone of our network, providing connectivity to devices like TVs, phones, access points, and even electrical switches within guest rooms The product's most valuable feature is the ease…
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 main features of the solution I have found to be the interface and unique features other solutions do not have. Additionally, they have a lifetime warranty on the hardware."
"A very robust solution."
"What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system."
"The solution is very stable and easy to use."
"The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency."
"These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues."
"The performance is great."
"Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent."
"The cost and versatility are the solution's most valuable features. You can do anything with them if you know how to. The solution has a whole portfolio of routing features available."
"The solution is stable."
"The setup is easy."
"We've enjoyed the fact that it has very good performance."
"They have amazing speed and reliability, and they also provide value for money. They are pretty powerful."
"The tool's most valuable features are flexibility and configuration. It can be used in large setups."
"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"These routers and switches are very stable."
 

Cons

"The tool should be more stable."
"The installation can be quite complex. However, that may not be the fault of HP and is rather more related to the way our infrastructure is arranged."
"We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."
"They should continue to work on new features."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"It is a bit complex to configure."
"The product could always use better technical support."
"The VLAN tagging could be improved,"
"The solution needs to offer better documentation."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"Technical support could be better. They don't have good support like Cisco. It can also be more stable and scalable."
"It would be better for me if I could establish filter rules within MikroTik. Also, there is no automatic backup option in the MikroTik setup, so adding it would be beneficial."
"The tool needs to add more tutorials and documentation for new functions."
"Wireless throughput has not kept up with the competition."
"I would like to see a cluster feature added, where multiple devices can be configured and managed as one. One is in a standby state while the other is active, and if one fails then the other takes over."
"This product could offer better integration with VPNs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
"This is an expensive product."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"The license cost is yearly."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
"The pricing is very good."
"The cost is a bit high."
"The price-performance is great."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
"The tool has a low price."
"The tool offers a one-time buying option."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
"A license is not required."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Hospitality Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a cha...
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.
 

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Sample Customers

Emirates Palace Hotel
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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