Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

Cisco and MikroTik are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Cisco is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.8, while MikroTik is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.9. Cisco holds a 2.1% mindshare in ES, compared to MikroTik’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of MikroTik users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch compete within the networking hardware sector. Based on feature comparison, MikroTik may have the upper hand due to its affordability and flexibility.

Features: Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches stand out for their reliability and ease of use, with advanced manageability and security features. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is known for its advanced configuration flexibility, ease of routing functionalities, and scalability suitable for small to medium businesses.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Linksys could improve its Command Line Interface, warranty length, and security integration. MikroTik could enhance port isolation, VLAN management, and security capabilities, as well as improve documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Linksys offers strong technical support for on-premises setups but faces challenges with third-party integrations. MikroTik provides both on-premises and cloud deployment options with straightforward configuration, although customer support responsiveness could be improved.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Linksys is moderately priced with significant ROI, justifying its cost with stability and support. MikroTik offers competitive pricing with a one-time licensing fee, providing a more attractive ROI due to the absence of ongoing costs.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.1%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.8%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches	2.1%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch	1.8%
Other	96.1%

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Timothy Dunlap

Systems Engineer at Casa Loma College

Cost savings and efficient configuration enhance network management

Cost is one of the best features compared to larger switches, Cisco switches and things, as Linksys tends to be more cost-effective. They are easier than a full-blown Cisco. I would recommend the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for simple LAN environments, while for more complex environments with a lot of VPNs, virtual networking, and connecting with a bunch of routers, or more wide area networks, WANs, I would suggest a solution other than Linksys. As for the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, overall, if getting the environment up and running quickly is important, I'd rate it pretty highly. I don't think it handles the more complex configurations as a full-blown Cisco, but for a basic environment, it's quite effective. I rate this solution 8 out of 10.

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Andriejus Artamonovas

IT Specialist at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees

Has supported deeper configuration through traffic mirroring and advanced VLAN setup

The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio. In comparison to UniFi switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch can mirror all ports for traffic inspection for further traffic analysis, which UniFi cannot do. VLANs in MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are always useful. The way MikroTik implements VLAN-aware switching at the bridge level is hidden in the configuration. Making CRS work as a simple VLAN-aware switch requires deeper configuration, which is not intuitive. VLANs support individual interfaces not part of the bridge, allowing for double VLANing. You can create a VLAN interface in the interfaces context and also create a bridge interface, add physical ports, create VLANs for that bridge interface, and assign tagged and untagged ports and VLANs. Load balancing is one of the key components. The feature itself is quite efficient and works reliably on MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. The very basic setup is one of my favorites because they have their protocol where I can connect through the MAC address right on Layer 2, and I don't lose connectivity to the switch if I mess up with bridging or IP addressing.

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Pros

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"It is a stable and good product."

"The installation process is straightforward."

"They are good for connecting users. These switches are very stable. We have been using them for three years, and we haven't had any problems."

"The most valuable features are virtualization and micro-segmentation."

"In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco."

"The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing."

"I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool."

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"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."

"It is easy to set up."

"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good."

"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."

"Regarding security and visibility in monitoring, it is very good, the GUI is very intuitive, and it has many more features than those from major vendors."

"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."

"The router power is the most valuable aspect."

"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."

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Cons

"The tool is only 75 percent efficient and not 100 percent as expected, making it an area where the tool can be improved."

"Another area of improvement is scalability."

"The tool lacks automation features."

"They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI."

"The solution's framework and some of the techniques need improvement. I've been watching Aruba, and they have a lot of technologies within the access points. For example, it has a virtual controller to connect all Aruba switches."

"It should be cheaper. We need a better price from Cisco. Its initial setup and support should also be improved."

"We are expecting one software that can run across all of Cisco hardware, software, and Cisco Switch router, similar to what Juniper has."

"Pricing is an area with a shortcoming since the solution is expensive."

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"Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable."

"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."

"It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features."

"There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik."

"Technical support could be better."

"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."

"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."

"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a less expensive solution than other vendors."

"I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."

"Licensing fees for this product are billed on a yearly basis."

"It is cheap."

"They are cheaper than Cisco Catalyst Switches."

"There can be limited features for the solution based on the pricing of the package you choose. You will need to pay more to get more performance. However, the router can perform even better with certain extra costs. Sometimes the budgets do not fit all these types of upgrades that become expensive."

"There is no license required."

"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."

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"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."

"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."

"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."

"The price is competitive."

"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

University

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

14%

Educational Organization

14%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?

The solution is reliable.

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

Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.

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What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?

I see some areas for improvement, particularly for security. The reason for improvement is that we have some projects related to the segregation of the LAN and the establishment of a matrix of traf...

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

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What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features. It would be beneficial to...

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Also Known As

Linksys Ethernet Switches

MikroTik CRS Series

Overview

Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.

Cisco

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.

MikroTik

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