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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
7.5
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 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 most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics."
"The speed is very fast."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure."
"The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic."
"A very robust solution."
"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable features of HPE Ethernet switches include configuring VLAN trunking and the overall ease of configuration."
"The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was."
"This solution is easy to configure and it's very flexible."
"I've never had any issues with the solution."
"It's very user-friendly."
"I like MikroTik's GUI. It's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI. Despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI. This is the most comfortable thing in my project that anyone can use easily. It's effortless to maintain MikroTik routers because both screens make it very easy in GUI mode. You can easily interact with your hardware."
"They have amazing speed and reliability, and they also provide value for money. They are pretty powerful."
"The features of the equipment fit all the needs of the customers."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes."
"I have seen a return on investment since we didn't have to pay a licensing fee."
 

Cons

"The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."
"Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka."
"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution."
"The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"The pricing could be lowered."
"I would like to see the initial setup become easier."
"VLAN can be improved, but I have to check that with the company expert. I have different switch models, but they don't have all the same interface. I don't know whether lower-level switches don't have the same interface as the better quality ones. I might have two different model types."
"I don't like the product's performance."
"If the client wants bigger capacity, there may be some issues. That is, there may be issues with scalability."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
"Improvements could be made in terms of SD-WAN capabilities and zero-touch provisioning."
"I would appreciate enhancements to impose more restrictions on VPN connections."
"The product needs to include more power."
"When we have a problem and reach out to MikroTik support, it's not very fast. Usually, you have to speak in English, so my technicians need to have strong English skills to communicate."
"The queuing functionality needs improvement. The initial setup could be simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a more expensive solution."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"The pricing is very good."
"Here in Bangladesh, MikroTik Routers and Switches cost 90,000 Taka, or converting that figure to dollars is $1,000."
"No fees are required for licensing."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
"The price is affordable."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"The tool offers a one-time buying option."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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 HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
Based on my experience, I am quite happy with the switches at the moment and do not see any immediate room for improvement.
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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