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Juniper MX Series Routers vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 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

Juniper MX Series Routers
Ranking in Routers
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 13.0%, up from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 24.3%, down from 31.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Kushtrim Arifi - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly scalable, especially suitable for complex and large-scale network deployments
The "Commit" feature stands out. When you try to commit commands, you have some options like sandbox config, leaving those temporary for 60 seconds. This feature allows you to commit configuration changes to the candidate configuration, and then review them for errors before committing them to the active configuration. Another feature that I like is the integration with Cisco routers. This allows you to connect Juniper MX routers to Cisco routers and have them work together seamlessly. We never have interoperability issues.
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 very stable and scalable."
"It's one of the more stable routers."
"The full Internet DGP is a valuable feature."
"Juniper MX Series Routers are easy to configure and easy to back up."
"Juniper Switches is stable, easy to use, flexible, and has good performance. Also, the technology is good. It has a lifetime warranty and the prices are also very good."
"The solution is quite stable. We've found it to be very good. There aren't bugs, glitches, or crashes."
"The solution's main features are its security and ease of use."
"On the SRX, the firewall is very easy to configure, especially when you want to filter out traffic."
"This equipment is resilient and available at a good price."
"It has a lot of features. I haven't explored them all yet."
"They are stable."
"We've enjoyed the fact that it has very good performance."
"The product is simple to use."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
"The solution offers very good multi-routing."
 

Cons

"One thing that the product can do better is clustering. Rather than just having two of them, it would help if there was one cluster to extend to more notes in the cluster itself."
"The only thing that might need improvement would be the occasional downtime."
"The documentation needs to be updated to reflect the changes made in the latest update."
"The price of this solution should be improved."
"The initial setup is not easy."
"The setup was a bit complex."
"While it is challenging to pinpoint specific areas for enhancement, there is room for better support and updates for Ansible."
"Automation can also be improved."
"The user interface allows you to do a lot of things, but it is not user-friendly."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"It would be nice if the interface was easier to use."
"There are limitations to how many users you have simultaneously."
"The batch management could be improved."
"The product needs to include more power."
"It could be more scalable. Product awareness could also be better. There's a lack of awareness when it comes to MikroTik. People only know about Cisco and others, and they won't rely on MikroTik. This is primarily because of hardware limitations. While this product is good economically, it's unsuitable for high-end projects. In the next release, I want this product to be more compatible."
"I don't like the product's performance."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license for this solution and the price is very competitive. The cost is less expensive than some competitors, such as Cisco. There are additional costs for support licenses."
"The price of this solution is better than other competitors, such as Cisco. We receive a lot of discounts which make the price less expensive and attractive."
"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."
"An additional license can be purchased for support of a next-generation firewall."
"We have to pay for the device and licensing. The support service requires additional costs."
"The solution is more expensive compared to other solutions."
"I would rate the pricing model a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not cheap."
"$300 to $400 is the hardware cost and for licensing cost, it may be around, for support and all, $100 per year."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Hospitality Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper MX Series Routers?
For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Routers?
I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco.
What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Routers?
Currently, I don't have specific concerns or ideas for improvement. Regarding functionalities, I appreciate the user interface of Juniper Elite. Additionally, I'm exploring the use of Juniper Route...
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.
 

Also Known As

Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series
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Sample Customers

AARNet Pty Ltd, Allegro Networks, Atlantech Online, Availity, Baloise Insurance, Black Lotus, CATV, Blue Box
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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