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Huawei 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

Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
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 Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, up from 2.4% 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

Mr. Qalat Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades
The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality. Huawei mentioned virtual switches in one of the product sheets, but when we got to the deployment phase, it turned out that they didn't actually include virtual switching functionality. Other than that, the switch and network are performing well and meeting our requirements.
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 solution is easy to set up."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches also have effective network switching features."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"They last quite a while."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"It's great for small businesses or home offices."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches are good and easy to use."
"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"The radius and wireless features are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"It is a stable solution. I have been using the solution for a while, and I don't face any outages or trouble while using the solution."
"It's pretty stable."
"The product is simple to use."
"They use wireless and wired connections that include all of the features."
 

Cons

"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"There are some support issues."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."
"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"The ports could be improved, as certain areas may need to be terminated with a greater number of Ethernet ports. We initially faced challenges that hindered our network usage, especially with third-party applications that were not certified or supported. It took some time to streamline and resolve these issues."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches need a firewall policy to secure the network. I also want Mikrotic to add load balancing to the firewall policy, as it's currently hard to do in Mikrotik devices."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
"Technical support could be better. They don't have good support like Cisco. It can also be more stable and scalable."
"The product needs to include more power."
"In the Israeli market, we are in need of Hebrew support."
"They could improve their product if they set, for instance, a controller for wireless LAN. That would allow them to really have something more than an access point."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei...There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
"The tool has a low price."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"No fees are required for licensing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
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.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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