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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

"Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its very simple configuration."
"The functionality is basically the same as Cisco."
"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei is that it already provides integration with any automation tool."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"The product is very reliable."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"The flexible IP firewall and IP network address translation make it very easy to give access to internal services."
"The product is simple to use."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"This solution is easy to configure and it's very flexible."
"The most valuable feature is controlling the bandwidth."
"The features of the equipment fit all the needs of the customers."
 

Cons

"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."
"One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei."
"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."
"It’s hard to get technical support."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"The manageability of the web-based UI needs to be improved."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
"The CPU load is too high. This causes the Internet to lag."
"The solution needs to improve its security firewalls and mirror that of, for example, Sophos, or FortiGate."
"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 tool needs to add more tutorials and documentation for new functions."
"The user interface is not very good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
"The price is affordable."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"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."
"It's definitely worth the investment."
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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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