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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
13th
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
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 4.6%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches4.6%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other92.2%
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…
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Executive at Lakdhanavi Limited
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

"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The initial setup of the solution was easy, it took 20 to 25 minutes."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The solution is very inexpensive, the documentation is very good, and technical support is also very good."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, stable, and it offers great performance."
"The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."
"The stability of the solution is excellent."
"One thing I can say for the product is that it has been stable."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches are great."
"What I like best about MikroTik Routers and Switches is its easy handling. The product also has a significantly good interface."
"I've never had any issues with the solution."
"We're very happy with what we are getting out of the solution in general. The features are good. They're comparable to other brands such as Cisco and HP."
"This is a great product that gives you a lot of good features at that price."
"I have found one of the most valuable features to be the hotspot network."
 

Cons

"It wasn't that stable at all. We had lots of issues due to the definitions, or due to the way they set up VLANs or the types of VLANs."
"I had issues with patching the IOS."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"The solution's marketing could be better. It spends money on marketing but doesn't highlight the most important features. Sometimes, it provides too much information, which can confuse customers."
"The stability can be improved."
"Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"We would always prefer if the solution were cheaper."
"This solution is good, but my network is growing and it is no longer sufficient for us."
"I would appreciate enhancements to impose more restrictions on VPN connections."
"I would like to see a cluster feature added, where multiple devices can be configured and managed as one. One is in a standby state while the other is active, and if one fails then the other takes over."
"The solution's website isn't that good. When I go to it, I can't find what I'm looking for. However, if I go to a third party's website, I can easily find the information."
"The login process needs improvement."
"If the client wants bigger capacity, there may be some issues. That is, there may be issues with scalability."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"The tool needs to add more tutorials and documentation for new functions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"A cost-effective product"
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei...There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"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."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"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 has a low price."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
"The price-performance is great."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"The tool is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

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.
What is your primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services.
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Routers and Switches?
MikroTik Routers and Switches are expensive, but they are the best products in terms of quality. From my knowledge, their quality is also the best.
 

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
Find out what your peers are saying about Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
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