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ExtremeRouting vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeRouting
Ranking in Routers
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of ExtremeRouting is 1.1%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 24.9%, down from 32.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

LuisBrown - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient routing; good pricing
I think their most valuable feature is their FabricOS. With this feature, we have the ability to virtualize the entire network infrastructure across multiple locations and multiple switches. Secondary to that, is their auto detect auto sense capability, which you can actually configure so that you do not have to preconfigure ports. You can simply plug a device in, and if it's based on several parameters and some rule sets, it will decide how to configure that port, what VLANs to connect to it, and where to connect it and where to route it based on what the device is.
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"It is very easy to set up."
"The routing protocol is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"Looking at the robustness, I do not know whether it would be carrier grade – let's say for hundreds of thousands of users – but it certainly doesn't balk at 10,000 users or less."
"Provides a good redundancy technique."
"What I like about Extreme Routing is its impressive performance."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"They are very good at providing the bandwidth for multi-tenants and multi-dwelling units. We're managing WiFi hotspots for hundreds of locations, and the speed and performance are quite there. They also have very cheap 10G products that come with really good and flexible software. They are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities."
"The best part about MikroTik Routers is the price."
"I like the routing features."
"The solution is stable."
"It has a lot of features. I haven't explored them all yet."
"We use the product for VPN."
"The cost and versatility are the solution's most valuable features. You can do anything with them if you know how to. The solution has a whole portfolio of routing features available."
 

Cons

"My advice for those looking into ExtremeRouting is: right now all switch manufacturers are backed up for months. If you're looking to implement quickly, I would say shop around a bit because it might be difficult."
"Some of the latest protocols are unavailable."
"The support, software resiliency, and software stability are areas of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution is far too unstable. It's completely unreliable."
"One area for improvement with Extreme Routing is the need for more accessible and comprehensive training."
"It's not evolving as quickly as we would like it to."
"The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues."
"The Soft-GRE support needs to be improved."
"I would like to see some content filtering with MikroTik Routers and Switches."
"The batch management could be improved."
"The interface for management could be improved."
"The solution needs to improve its security firewalls and mirror that of, for example, Sophos, or FortiGate."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches need a firewall policy to secure the network. I also want Mikrotic to add load balancing to the firewall policy, as it's currently hard to do in Mikrotik devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have no issues with the price."
"The tool is cheap."
"When I compare the price of this solution to competitors it is priced a little high. There is not a license required for this solution."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
"Here in Bangladesh, MikroTik Routers and Switches cost 90,000 Taka, or converting that figure to dollars is $1,000."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"The price-performance is great."
"The tool has a low price."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Hospitality Company
6%
Government
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeRouting?
It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What needs improvement with ExtremeRouting?
I think that all the devices included in Avaya fall under Extreme Networks currently. I am not sure how much Extreme Networks has changed ExtremeRouting, but I think it is in a better condition tha...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeRouting?
My company uses ExtremeRouting for a big LAN environment, where there is a need for ERS switches, including Extreme Networks Core Switches and chassis, so the product is like a big cabinet to reduc...
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about MikroTik Routers and Switches?
The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
 

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Sample Customers

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Black Oak Casino, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, University of San Carlos, Holland Hall School, South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools, Prairie View Networking Academy, City of Troy, Ryerson University, Linamar, City of Redondo Beach, York Region District School Board
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