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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 6.3%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches6.3%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other90.2%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…
Rivka Alexander - PeerSpot reviewer
Content Specialist at PeerSpot
Routers and switches enhance network security and adaptability
We use MikroTik Routers and Switches for IT business, software development, networking, and tower infrastructure, although some areas are still in progress MikroTik Routers and Switches are some of the best routers around, security-wise, followed by Cisco. They are very accommodating with their…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool's valuable features are easy to deploy and troubleshoot with available documentation. They are cost-effective and can reduce operational expenses. Huawei Ethernet Switches have built-in AI features for monitoring and analytics. These are the tool's solutions, not third-party integrations."
"The CLI syntax."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its very simple configuration."
"It's pretty stable."
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"The best part about MikroTik Routers is the price."
"The most valuable feature is its bandwidth management ability."
"The product is very reliable."
"The stability is good."
"They are stable."
 

Cons

"Presently, the solution doesn't offer any AI integrations with the product hardware."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
"Possibly more advanced features could need improvement."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."
"Huawei has a lot of issues; it's not in sync properly. For instance, if the ONT is down, there's another problem with another ONT that is not functioning correctly. Even after configuring the siding, I cannot reach some other side, and I don't know why it's happening."
"The documentation needs to be better."
"There needs to be better support for this solution in India. We have no local support."
"f they can improve the OpenVPN, to make that a bit more straightforward, that would be ideal."
"The login process needs improvement."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
"When we have a problem and reach out to MikroTik support, it's not very fast. Usually, you have to speak in English, so my technicians need to have strong English skills to communicate."
"The Soft-GRE support needs to be improved."
"Improvements could be made in terms of SD-WAN capabilities and zero-touch provisioning."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"There is no licensing fee in addition to the hardware, but we do pay an annual fee for support."
"This product is cheaper than competing products by other vendors."
"In our company, we are using MikroTik without a license...However, we are planning to buy their services and subscriptions."
"The tool offers a one-time buying option."
"The price-performance is great."
"The price is affordable."
"The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very 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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Hospitality Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
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.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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