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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
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 5.5%, up from 4.8% 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 initial setup is straightforward."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"The pricing is very reasonable. It's not too expensive."
"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."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"The most valuable feature is the price because it's highly cost-effective concerning the functionalities provided within the box. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"The MikroTik Hotspot is great."
"The tool is simple and reliable. The most valuable function for us is filtering. We can manage which connections users can and cannot make. This is important as our office has about 2,200 employees using the Internet. It provides benefits because it's available and simple. Our IT staff is familiar with it, making it easy to operate and manage."
"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."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"The durability of the device can be improved."
"We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup."
"The only thing that could be better is the security module."
"It’s hard to get technical support."
"There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"I don't like the product's performance."
"The manageability of the web-based UI needs to be improved."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"Troubleshooting can be complex."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"As far as improvements, there are basically only two things I would suggest. First, I think they should provide extensive training for the new releases of products, especially in the LTE space. Second, they could spend more time ensuring that their OS releases are more stable, rather than waiting for things to fall apart on the customer's premises before they make the necessary changes."
"If the client wants bigger capacity, there may be some issues. That is, there may be issues with scalability."
"There are limitations to how many users you have simultaneously."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"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."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"The solution is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Hospitality Company
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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