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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
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
67
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

"Scalability isn't an issue."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"They last quite a while."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"I think the tool's most valuable is its firewall. Cisco assisted them in developing it, making it easy to use. They expose a lot of background features, so you can go deep into integration, similar to Cisco switches. You can choose to use the command line interface or user interface."
"The pricing is very reasonable. It's not too expensive."
"We have found this solution is quite robust and there are a lot of features in a small device."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"They use wireless and wired connections that include all of the features."
"I think they have very strong routers because they have multiple processors. I like its easy configuration with applications. For example, configuration with Linux, Iptables, and routing protocols."
"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"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."
 

Cons

"We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"I didn't like the Huawei Switches because of the different versions resetting the configuration issue. Huawei doesn't support Layer 3 modes while TOE and ARP have some issues."
"The knowledge base needs to be improved and expanded."
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
"The licensing cost attached to the solution is atrocious, so from an improvement perspective, it should be made cheaper."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"It’s hard to get technical support."
"It would be nice if the interface was easier to use."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"The login process needs improvement."
"I would like to see some content filtering with MikroTik Routers and Switches."
"They can improve the way the user interface is laid out. Their user interface is slightly geeky. There is more than one way to do the same thing in the user interface, and they need to work on that."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches needs to improve stability."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"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 product is competitively priced in its market."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"The tool has a low price."
"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."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
"The price is affordable."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
6%
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 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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