Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Luxul Switches comparison

Cisco and Luxul are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Cisco is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.2, while Luxul is ranked #29. Cisco holds a 4.1% mindshare in ES, compared to Luxul’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.

Cisco Catalyst Switches

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Cisco Catalyst Switches and Luxul Switches compete in the network infrastructure market. Cisco tends to have the edge due to its comprehensive feature set and robust support structure, while Luxul is attractive for cost-effectiveness and niche features.

Features: Cisco Catalyst Switches include advanced layer functionalities, scalability, and security options suitable for enterprise environments. Luxul Switches offer streamlined features and ease of use, ideal for small to medium-sized networks. Cisco's more extensive features cater to complex needs, while Luxul's simplicity benefits straightforward applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Catalyst Switches are suited for professional deployment and support complex networks needing expert installation. Luxul Switches support easy deployment and management, favoring DIY setups in simpler environments. Cisco's extensive support assists in complex issues, whereas Luxul's straightforwardness reduces obstacles.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Catalyst Switches involve a higher upfront cost due to their advanced features and support services, offering significant ROI in extensive environments. Luxul Switches, with cost-efficient pricing, provide substantial ROI for simple networks, making them fitting for budget-conscious setups while ensuring long-term value.

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Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Luxul Switches

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

5th

Ranking in AV Over IP Switching

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

179

Ranking in other categories

LAN Switching (1st), Data Center Networking (1st)

Luxul Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

29th

Ranking in AV Over IP Switching

4th

Average Rating

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 4.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Catalyst Switches	4.1%
Luxul Switches	0.8%
Other	95.1%

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Arun Giri

Unit Nos at Orange

Reliable support boosts confidence while initial setup complexities highlight improvement areas

Challenges I've encountered mostly involve the RMA part for hardware replacement, which doesn't happen regularly, but sometimes I face challenges due to limited parts in India; they offer different model devices as a stopgap arrangement. It's quite difficult to specify features I would want to see in future updates because that varies from model to model. I would definitely recommend Cisco Catalyst Switches to other users. We do maintenance for Cisco Catalyst Switches. For maintenance, we usually need three people from different regions working as a single team; our engineers handle both projects and maintenance, so there isn't a specific engineer just for maintenance. I work with firewalls and next-generation firewalls. Overall, I would rate the solution as an eight out of ten.

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Paul Krakowiak

Owner/Operator at KPax Audio Video - Networking & Security Surveillance

Rock-solid connectivity and WiFi coverage

It's a hardwired solution so our customers do not have to use a mesh network — I really dislike that. It causes too much delay, etc. As with any product, there is always room for improvement. A good router is not cheap. A good switch is not cheap. Let's say somebody develops a new frequency — 7GHz. Well, in that case, you'd need a special router. I have some customers who request Cat7 for their homes. That's way too much. So I'd say, "What are you going to run over here? Let's just run fiber optics. Then the customer will respond, "Well, I read somewhere and other people have told me that if you're going to wire your house, go with Cat7." I'd say, "Sir, you're not going to even utilize Cat5e." I use Cat5e, and believe it or not, I can pump at 10 gigabits per second with Cat5e. The same was true with ePoE — now we have ePoE+. Some switches with ePoE cannot supply as much juice as the modern ePoE+, which requires much more power. The basic switch doesn't have the capacity to deal with that. The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic. It pretty much just covers some basic IP information, defense, and how to change the administrator password — that's pretty much it. I am a dealer, I shouldn't have to contact support for basic answers.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product’s scalability and performance are valuable."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco equipment is reliability."

"Catalyst switches are our dedicated solution for connecting everything into one big domain."

"The stability and performance are extremely good."

"The hardware is the most reliable, I saw some Catalyst in hot and dusty racks, working hard and with no issues from a lot of years."

"The product offers very good routing and ranking capabilities."

"The product is very robust."

"As far as technology is concerned, Cisco improves the client-to-client business."

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"The solution is less expensive than other options."

"The ePoE+ is great."

"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."

Cons

"Cisco should work to lower its costs. It's quite expensive right now."

"Their price should be cheaper. We lose a lot of work because of the price that they have."

"Cisco needs to improve compatibility with other solutions and other vendors like SolarWinds. We've had problems using Catalyst with SolarWinds. Some devices can't be put on SolarWinds due to some ID Values and so on."

"Reporting could be improved as well as integration possibilities with other platforms."

"At first glance this switch looks exactly like an Ethernet switch, I would recommend that there be verbage in the documentation on exactly what gbit connectors are required."

"The prices are high. It's more expensive than other similar options."

"It should have better security and the prices can always be lower. The cheaper the price, the better but if the quality is good, it's worth it. They also have to improve the firewalling."

"The support is not the quickest."

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"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."

"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."

"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you consider Cisco's price with the Dell, you will definitely lose with Cisco. But Cisco has a major area of equipment in general. Cisco has routers, firewalls, NAC, certain video conferencing, Apple phones, and different security solutions. But Dell doesn't have such areas, Dell only has switching architecture."

"The cost of this solution could be less expensive, and we are on an annual license."

"Could always be cheaper."

"Cisco Catalyst Switches are very expensive."

"I would rate the features-to-pricing ratio at six out of 10. My advice about licensing is that you should have a perpetual license, not one that is subscription-based."

"The price for Cisco Catalyst Switches is not cheaper than other solutions."

"We are on an annual license to use this solution and the price of the solution could be reduced. We have spent hundreds of thousands on our Wi-Fi network."

"The pricing of these devices can be better."

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"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

16%

Healthcare Company

11%

Retailer

10%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	80
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	79

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Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?

Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...

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What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?

We are a vendor for the healthcare sector, especially hospitals, and normally, we use a full Cisco solution for stability, especially for the stability of the Access Points and the security of swit...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Switches?

For pricing satisfaction, I'd say it will be six to seven because Cisco usually is costly compared to other vendors. Regarding pricing, there is indeed room for improvement.

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Also Known As

Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst

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Overview

Cisco Catalyst Switches are a reliable and scalable network switching and routing solution, focusing on VLANs and VLAN switching. They are used as access switches, distribution switches, and core switches in various environments, deployed on-premises, and used for long connections. The switches are easy to configure, install, and upgrade and offer good pricing.

The most valuable features include warranty and firmware support, stability, security, good performance, flexibility, etc. The Cisco Catalyst Switches have provided a stable solution for the organizations and are widely used, trusted, and well-known in the networking industry.

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Luxul is the leading innovator of simple-to-deploy professional grade IP networking solutions made just for custom installation professionals. Designed for use in both residential and commercial environments, the Luxul family offers a complete line of solutions that simplify network design and deployment—resulting in a scalable network that is both powerful and easy to install. With Luxul, installers can deliver the ultimate IP network without the complexity associated with traditional networking gear. All Luxul products include free lifetime support and a three-year limited warranty. Plus, Luxul equipment is available only through authorized distributors of residential and commercial integration products.

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Sample Customers

Afni, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Del Papa Distributing, Explorer Pipeline, Mindtree, Omaha World Herald, Radio 538, Sony Corporation, Telecom Italia, Telenor Arena

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