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 #16 with an average rating of 7.9. Cisco holds a 2.5% mindshare in ES, compared to MikroTik’s 1.9% 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

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.9%, up from 1.2% 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	2.5%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch	1.9%
Other	95.6%

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DolfKrikke

Senior Network Architect at Previder

Long experience has delivered fast, reliable networking and intuitive management for clients

Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant to purchase Cisco products because the support costs are very high. When I compare it to HP Aruba switches, for example, the support from HP is almost free. Cisco always charges for support, which is understandable because Cisco has a very large support organization like Cisco TAC behind it. Additionally, upgrades are not free with Cisco. Other vendors offer switch upgrades and firmware upgrades mostly free of charge. These are my main concerns.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Linksys Switches are stable."

"This product is fine and works well in the background."

"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution."

"For a home or small business, the solution offers a very good web interface."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"The deployment of the solution is quite fast."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust."

"The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems."

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

"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."

"The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio."

"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."

"The router power is the most valuable aspect."

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

"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."

"The traffic monitoring capabilities are excellent."

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Cons

"Linksys support is subpar."

"The initial setup was complex."

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

"We encounter a challenge in automating the product to reduce manual work."

"The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up."

"Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses."

"I would like to see improvements in Cisco's technical support."

"There should be an improvement in Cisco's response time and overall competence."

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"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."

"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."

"The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has some shortcomings."

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

"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."

"While some customers use MikroTik Cloud Router Switch as a firewall, it's not at an industry-level, though the basic features are adequate for many users who prefer it over purchasing other reputed firewall solutions."

"MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."

"In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches prices are high. However, it was acceptable. The price is higher than competitors."

"The tool's price is reasonable."

"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."

"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."

"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."

"You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution."

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

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

"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."

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

"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."

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Marketing Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Educational Organization

13%

Marketing Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	15
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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