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Huawei Enterprise Routers vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in Routers
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
WAN Edge (11th)
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Routers
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 15.0%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 7.5%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers
 

Q&A Highlights

RL
Aug 20, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

ChimeremezeNwabueze - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial cloud connected networking, knowledgeable support, and reliable
Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco. In an upcoming release, they should add more integration for mobile applications with the capability of management monitoring the network remotely.
Anthony Quarshie - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides robust routing capability but needs simplified documentation
I am using it, and I recommend it to my customers in the financial sector The router power is the most valuable aspect. I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support. I have used the solution for a couple of years, like…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Internet access is a good feature."
"The solution offers good customer support and good performance."
"The most valuable features for us are NAT, ATS, server capabilities, VPN tunneling, and management."
"The product is very reasonably priced."
"The initial setup is easy."
"This product uses a non-proprietary command line, which makes it compatible across many different systems."
"We use the solution for point-to-point connectivity, aggregation, and radio connectivity on mTLS."
"The product has valuable support services."
"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good."
"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"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 technical support for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is superb."
"It is easy to set up the solution."
"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."
"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."
"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."
 

Cons

"The internet service for enterprise bundle should be improved."
"There is not much of a technical team for Huawei available in Pakistan as compared to Cisco with respect to very complex networks."
"It would be better if local storage management was more flexible, so that unused data could be easily removed."
"The solution's technical support could be improved."
"Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"We have found we have to restart the routers or reconfigured them a lot of the time, this issue should improve. The quality of the hardware needs to be more durable."
"We'd like the product to be more flexible so that we could more easily manipulate some of the features."
"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch needs improvement in the area of security, although the recent models are addressing this."
"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."
"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."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"It would be even better with a centralized management platform."
"The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."
"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."
"The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has some shortcomings."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"These routers are not too expensive."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
"The solution is cheap compared to Cisco."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
"The price is competitive."
"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."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Hospitality Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
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 needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
Regarding improvements in the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, I am not sure as it is a good product. The performance could potentially be improved, but for this market segment, it is a good product. ...
 

Also Known As

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MikroTik CRS Series
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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