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Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
66
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 December 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 4.1%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Bona Chhith - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design
If we're building a data center and have Juniper, we have hundreds of Juniper switches in a leaf and spine design architecture, and it's horrible. Sometimes after an upgrade, half of the even port can't be detected. They don't recognize third-party SFPs, and now they claim that they don't support that anymore. There are a lot of issues with the hardware and software. Juniper needs to get their code up to par because it isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design. If you have over 10,000 VMs or Mac addresses, it doesn't scale. I would love Juniper to have more stable features, hardware, and code. We have so many tickets open with Juniper. The switch reboot doesn't detect the port. About 80% of my problems aren't engineering problems, but are Juniper's problems. In comparison, Arista gives me 10% of the problems that Juniper gives me when it comes to hardware and software. It's falling behind compared to Palo Alto because of its features. Juniper's campus switches and data center switches for the leaf and spine design for the overlay and underlay is horrible. I wouldn't recommend that anyone use Juniper fabric, because there are so many problems, issues, and features that aren't supported.
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

"Both Juniper and Cisco switches are interoperable."
"The product is very helpful in troubleshooting."
"The campus switches and access switches are the most valuable and simple to deploy for Virtual Chassis."
"It has features that allow us to go back to previous configurations."
"I like the simplicity of it."
"Compared to Cisco, Juniper offers better stability and low prices."
"I like the VLAN capabilities, and the Junos interface is easy to use."
"It is easy to configure, and there are three routing switches."
"I like MikroTik's GUI. It's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI. Despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI. This is the most comfortable thing in my project that anyone can use easily. It's effortless to maintain MikroTik routers because both screens make it very easy in GUI mode. You can easily interact with your hardware."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches are good and easy to use."
"The stability is good."
"The MikroTik Hotspot is great."
"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"It's great for small businesses or home offices."
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"I have found one of the most valuable features to be the hotspot network."
 

Cons

"The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable."
"We would like it if there was more security added in future releases."
"The stability of this solution should be improved."
"The configuration could be made simpler."
"The security features for the product should be more unified for the product regardless of the product model."
"EX switches take too long to boot when we restart them for maintenance. We need to minimize downtime. Another issue is the command line interface. Juniper's commands are different from other switches, so it's hard to remember them."
"The price could be a bit lower."
"The price is in the intermediate range. It is not overly expensive, but also not cheap. It could stand improvement."
"The login process needs improvement."
"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."
"Technical support could be better. They don't have good support like Cisco. It can also be more stable and scalable."
"The manageability of the web-based UI needs to be improved."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"Troubleshooting can be complex."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"The Soft-GRE support needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Juniper Ethernet Switches' pricing is high, but that's reflected across the market."
"This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
"I think the tool's prices are competitive with the vendors."
"The solution's pricing is cheaper than that of Cisco."
"For the QFX5000 Juniper switches, the price is about $10,000, but they would probably sell it for $1,000. Nobody can beat Juniper's pricing when it comes to switches. Juniper out-prices everybody, but they get you on the back end, maintenance, service port, and service contract."
"We don't need to pay for the solution's features."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches could be less expensive. There is not a license needed to use the solution."
"There is a need to make a payment towards the perpetual licensing model offered by the product and also towards the subscription-based model for hardware replacement."
"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."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"It's definitely worth the investment."
"In our last project, we used two hundred units and the price was approximately 500 Shekels ($140 USD)."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"The solution is not expensive."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Ethernet Switches?
If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?
Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...
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.
 

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BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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