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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
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 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 6.0%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches6.0%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other90.5%
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

"The tool's valuable features are easy to deploy and troubleshoot with available documentation. They are cost-effective and can reduce operational expenses. Huawei Ethernet Switches have built-in AI features for monitoring and analytics. These are the tool's solutions, not third-party integrations."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."
"One scenario where Huawei Ethernet Switches improved network efficiency was last year when a customer needed switches with 10 gigabits, which are not very common in the market. Huawei provided this kind of switch, enabling the customer to upgrade their network from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit speeds across all devices."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"They're straightforward to set up."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches come with native ACs."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"The product is very reliable."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"We have use cases like providing power over ethernet, as an access controller for Wi-Fi, and normal networking."
"This is a good solution."
"The features of the equipment fit all the needs of the customers."
"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

"The solution's marketing could be better. It spends money on marketing but doesn't highlight the most important features. Sometimes, it provides too much information, which can confuse customers."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
"The documentation needs to be better."
"Possibly more advanced features could need improvement."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"They lack the extended warranty for the equipment. They only provide a warranty for one year as compared to the other vendors who offer a warranty for three years, five years, and lifetime, etc."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
"If the reporting functionality of the solution is considered, I think it is not good."
"The solution needs to be more robust. In case of power fluctuations, MikroTik routers are more vulnerable to malfunctioning."
"The solution is a complicated device."
"A central management platform would be great."
"It would be better for me if I could establish filter rules within MikroTik. Also, there is no automatic backup option in the MikroTik setup, so adding it would be beneficial."
"It would be nice if the interface was easier to use."
 

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 initial setup is straightforward."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
"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."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"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."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"When I compare the price of this solution to competitors it is priced a little high. There is not a license required for this solution."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"A license is not required."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
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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