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Aruba Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 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

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Routers (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 10.0%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Eunice Thirikwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable hotel networking enhances return on investment with valuable modular features
There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches. For instance, the distributor in our country cannot sell to neighboring countries, creating complications in project execution. Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial. Also, the SFP modules are significantly more expensive than industry peers, which affects cost-effectiveness.
Anthony Quarshie - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides robust routing capability but needs simplified documentation
I am using it, and I recommend it to my customers in the financial sector The router power is the most valuable aspect. I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support. I have used the solution for a couple of years, like…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It allows us to manage the switches through the cloud, which is good."
"With Aruba, I like its stability and lifetime warranty."
"This solution is easy to use."
"The solution's stability is really great. We found it very solid."
"a value-for-money product and comparatively a very reasonable price compared to competitors like SAP or IBM."
"I like how Aruba switches integrate with On."
"It is slightly more price effective than Juniper and it has a slightly larger range."
"The most valuable features are the access point, fire control for clients, majority control, platform control in SSIGF, WiFi networking, and area monitoring."
"The GUI is easy to use."
"It is easy to set up."
"The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors."
"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."
"It's a well-rounded solution for routing."
"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."
"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good."
"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."
 

Cons

"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"I would like to see easier learning and configuration from previous switch deployments."
"Aruba should be made more user-friendly."
"We would like to see centralized, cloud-based management."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"I'm not sure if they have the core switch series as well."
"I am forced to consider changing products because other solutions have a better dashboard and a user-friendly interface."
"Technical support response time could be better."
"Most of the time, the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is stable. If I were to rate the stability on a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the best, I would give it a 5."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."
"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."
"MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."
"The initial setup is complex."
"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required if you want to use wireless controls for micro-segmentation. However, for Aruba Switches there is no license required."
"The price point was a big consideration for us and it is reasonable enough that we're able to standardize on Aruba for the networking pieces in our organization."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"The price is reasonable."
"It is a little bit expensive. It can be cheaper."
"Pricing for this product is reasonable."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"The price is competitive."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"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 consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Hospitality Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
Pricing really depends on the model. For instance, a high-end model with Aruba is about five thousand, while another brand, like Huawei, could be half of it.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The only problem with Aruba Switches is the pricing.
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?
Regarding improvements in the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, I am not sure as it is a good product. The performance could potentially be improved, but for this market segment, it is a good product. ...
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
MikroTik CRS Series
 

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Sample Customers

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