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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
12th
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
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 6.3%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches6.3%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other90.2%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…
Rivka Alexander - PeerSpot reviewer
Content Specialist at PeerSpot
Routers and switches enhance network security and adaptability
We use MikroTik Routers and Switches for IT business, software development, networking, and tower infrastructure, although some areas are still in progress MikroTik Routers and Switches are some of the best routers around, security-wise, followed by Cisco. They are very accommodating with their…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."
"We have use cases like providing power over ethernet, as an access controller for Wi-Fi, and normal networking."
"The tool's most valuable features are flexibility and configuration. It can be used in large setups."
"The best advantages of MikroTik Routers and Switches are that for the price, it's a good product, and there are many abilities to adjust, set up these products, and extend for other functions."
"The product is simple to use."
"The most valuable feature is its bandwidth management ability."
"They are stable."
"These routers and switches are very stable."
"I find MikroTik Routers and Switches easy to install and maintain."
 

Cons

"It’s hard to get technical support."
"Huawei has a lot of issues; it's not in sync properly. For instance, if the ONT is down, there's another problem with another ONT that is not functioning correctly. Even after configuring the siding, I cannot reach some other side, and I don't know why it's happening."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"Huawei should focus more on security."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."
"The solution should improve the features of Wi-Fi 6 a little bit."
"The product needs to include more power."
"The solution is a complicated device."
"The queuing functionality needs improvement. The initial setup could be simplified."
"It is slow, old and unfriendly."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"A cost-effective product"
"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."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
"The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very cheap."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"There is no licensing fee in addition to the hardware, but we do pay an annual fee for support."
"MikroTik is very cost-effective and quite good for the price. It performs very well. For one of our customers, the existing setup comprises Cisco Catalyst switches, and it is about 10 to 15 years old. We're looking into upgrading in a cost-effective way to get the performance and yet still be at par with the quality and expectations that customers have from Cisco. Price-wise, Cisco is really expensive, and customers are expecting something different than Cisco so that they can save on IT costs. They don't have the same budget that they had before when they installed Cisco products. That's why they're looking for a solution that can provide performance and features without too much money or investment. We're looking at some alternative brands, such as NETGEAR and MikroTik, to support our proposal."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Hospitality Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

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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