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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Routers (5th)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.3%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.4%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Josephat Magesa - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable
I'm also familiar with Cisco which I used at another company. Cisco is a little bit expensive to acquire. With MikroTik, came with the same solution and you can use so many features. In MikroTik, you can use maybe two routers or one router to cover all your requirements, which you can also do on Cisco. This product is also cheaper than Cisco. Cisco has a lot of complications even with the configurations. On the price issues or even support issues, you may need to have so many routers when using Cisco for a simple solution. If you can use only one switch to clear your solution, why don't you use MikroTik? You don't have to use Cisco to have more than one switch to solve your problem.
John Balogh - PeerSpot reviewer
Centrally managed solution makes it easy to build one configuration and apply it to new devices
We have one or two UniFi switches, but they don't really compete with the Ciscos. It's a nice environment as far as keeping track of things and being able to manage ports, turn off rogue users, and stuff like that. The access points have been pretty convenient compared to Meraki, Lucent, Cisco, or any of the other bigger vendors that I used to deal with for other consulting projects. Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards. Their latest versions of access points are all Wi-Fi 6, and they don't take very much power when there aren't a lot of users. It's really easy to build one configuration and just apply it to new devices. It's a check mark box: Do I want this to be the staff VLAN, or the public VLAN, or the Voice over IP VLAN, or the security VLAN, or the house wiring VLAN, or the building logistics VLAN? You just check things off and then you make groups, so if you click on it, it applies all the appropriate things automatically. It makes it very easy. This solution is good for the prosumer, small office, medium office, under 500 people range, but probably over 50 people and maybe distributed around five or 10 sites. That's a pretty good sweet spot as far as the price for the equipment and the configurability, and it's just drop-dead reliable. It's been boring, which is what I love because I don't get any calls in the middle of the night that something isn't working.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."
"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."
"The performance has been good."
"The GUI is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors."
"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."
"The technical support for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is superb."
"I like the control one has with this solution."
"The value here with using the Ubiquiti products across the board is that they're almost all single-pane management and the single-pane management is included. It's a huge benefit."
"The product's easy integration with other Ubiquiti devices is a huge advantage."
"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is that once you buy them, you own them."
"Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards."
"The product's most valuable features include its robust performance and reliability."
"The solution’s scalability is good."
 

Cons

"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."
"The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."
"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support."
"The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has some shortcomings."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera."
"It would be even better with a centralized management platform."
"The stability and installation could be improved."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice. I'm not sure what the issue is. We're still trying to work out why we're having problems with the switches and the cutting of the power supply. The solution should look into this to see if there is something wrong with the product."
"The price could be lower."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"The solution needs to improve its documentation because it is quite poor."
"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features. The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"There is currently an issue with supply of switches which needs to be sorted out."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"The price is competitive."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"The setup costs are reasonable, and there are no additional licensing fees beyond the initial purchase."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
"The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Educational Organization
8%
Hospitality Company
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.
What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support.
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

Also Known As

MikroTik CRS Series
UniFi Switches
 

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