Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

12th

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

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.0%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.6%, 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	2.0%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch	1.6%
Other	96.4%

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

Hakan Pehlivan

General Manager at Bilgipark Görüntü ve İletişim San. Tic. A.S.

Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces

Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.

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MarkBanks

Solution Architect Team Lead at MLL Telecom

Has reduced deployment time and enabled cost-effective internet access in the public sector

As an integrator, the best advantage of the product is its cost. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch stands out for its features, especially those available at that price point. I don't get involved too much in the setup of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, so I appreciate the ease of setup. There are no specific features we use it for; its cost-effectiveness for internet access is what matters. One useful feature we utilize is Ethernet over IP. The positive impact of the solution on our company and clients is that it provides an attractive price point. It allows us to deliver cost-compliant solutions to our clients. Since we work in the public sector, cost is a very important attribute, and that's where it fits in our portfolio.

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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

"Ability to expand connections."

"I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security."

"Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product."

"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution."

"The solution is stable."

"They have so many series that can cater to SMBs, banks, or telcos. They have a wide range of options."

"I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches to other organizations."

"Cisco Linksys is scalable. You can use it as an extender, too."

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"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."

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

"It is easy to set up."

"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."

"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch stands out for its features, especially those available at that price point."

"The router power is the most valuable aspect."

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

"The performance has been good."

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Cons

"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 traffic."

"Its scalability can be better. It is not suitable for enterprises. It is for small and medium businesses. It also needs system improvements. It needs new technology to improve the system."

"The problem with installation is not the installation process, but the building. Sometimes our building has a high ceiling, so installation is hard."

"The documentation should be improved from Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. Although it hints or refers to being able to do certain operations, they try to get you to load the software instead. They need to be more open with their documentation on using the web interface and give the client the option to use the software or not. This improvement is not on the switch itself, it is in the packaging."

"The product’s price is a bit high."

"The simplicity of management could be improved so the object-based switch management is possible."

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

"The user interface needs a lot of improvement."

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"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue."

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

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

"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."

"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."

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

"MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera."

"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch needs improvement in the area of security, although the recent models are addressing this."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The product is reasonably priced."

"It is cheap."

"Cisco can be quite costly, especially if you're looking to implement more advanced or unique configurations. When keeping things relatively straightforward, they are positioned at the higher end of the pricing spectrum. However, it's worth noting that Cisco offers excellent support, a strong global presence, a robust operating system, and highly skilled professionals in the field of networking infrastructure. These advantages come at a premium, and there's a price associated with all these benefits."

"The tool is expensive."

"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."

"The tool's price is reasonable."

"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."

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

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

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

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

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

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

"The price is competitive."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Educational Organization

10%

Healthcare 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	3
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?

The solution is reliable.

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.

What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?

It's hard for me to say if there's any room for improvement with them. With Cisco, having tools that allow for easier management and configuration would benefit the Cisco switches because the Links...

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

The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

Adding more features from a security perspective would make the solution much better. While some customers use MikroTik Cloud Router Switch as a firewall, it's not at an industry-level, though the ...

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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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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch