D-Link Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

D-Link and MikroTik are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. D-Link is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.6, while MikroTik is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.9. D-Link holds a 4.2% mindshare in ES, compared to MikroTik’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of D-Link users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of MikroTik users who would recommend it.

D-Link Ethernet Switches

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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

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96% willing to recommend

D-Link Ethernet Switches

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

D-Link Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switches are prominent in the networking hardware category. D-Link is often favored for its cost-effectiveness and simplicity, while MikroTik is noted for its advanced features and overall value.

Features: D-Link Ethernet Switches stand out for their ease of use and flexibility in fitting various network sizes with robust security. They offer a variety of speed options, power-saving technology, and features like VLAN and QoS for traffic management. MikroTik Cloud Router Switches are recognized for their high throughput, firewall capabilities, and user-friendly configuration, making them ideal for small to medium businesses.

Room for Improvement: D-Link experiences higher costs for advanced L2 switches and limited cloud integration, with users wanting easier centralized management. Improvements in security, stability, and integration could benefit MikroTik especially in larger environments, along with simplifying configuration and resolving software bugs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link switches are primarily on-premises with users managing internally, requiring little technical support. MikroTik offers flexible deployment options including cloud, though professional support usage is low. Both brands have feedback indicating a need for better local support and faster technical assistance.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link is generally more affordable than competitors like Cisco, with flexible pricing and minimal licensing fees offering a positive ROI. MikroTik is competitively priced with no recurring fees, providing effective cost management and attractive ROI for cost-conscious businesses.

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

14th

Average Rating

7.8

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 D-Link Ethernet Switches is 4.2%, down from 6.4% 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 (%)
D-Link Ethernet Switches	4.2%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch	1.8%
Other	94.0%

Ethernet Switches

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SyedTaha

Head of IT and Information Security at GLEEDS USA INC

Cost has remained low while implementation proceeds without complications

To capture the critical traffic to prioritize is not something I work with in advanced QoS features. Regarding VLAN support in bandwidth management, we are not utilizing VLAN for the infrastructure as we have a minimal requirement for VLAN, so we have not yet implemented any of the features relevant to the virtual LANs. It's very hard to answer the question about minor improvements D-Link Ethernet Switches could do with their products because the products I'm dealing with are just plug-and-play, unmanaged switches. It would be more appropriate to comment on features if I had been using Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches for at least a couple of months. I don't think there are any disadvantages I can point out for the product.

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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

"It is a stable solution."

"The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward."

"I have no complaints about the stability or reliability of D-Link Ethernet Switches."

"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."

"It is very stable and reliable."

"I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches."

"These switches are simple and easy to configure."

"The solution is scalable."

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"The initial setup is easy."

"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."

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

"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 router power is the most valuable aspect."

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

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

"The GUI is easy to use."

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Cons

"D-Link Ethernet Switches' switching capacity is low. The solution should improve stability and not support Cisco or Juniper networks."

"We have issues with the stability."

"Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability."

"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."

"The solution's web filtering feature could be improved."

"The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network."

"There is room for improvement in terms of stability."

"Its security features need improvement."

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"Technical support could be better."

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

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

"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."

"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."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is budget-friendly"

"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."

"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."

"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."

"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."

"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."

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"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."

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

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

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

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

"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

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing 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	18
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	7

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

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 D-Link Ethernet Switches?

D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?

D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.

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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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MikroTik CRS Series

Overview

Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.

D-Link

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

Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School

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