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Meraki MS Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
3.0
Meraki MS Switches offer mixed ROI; manageability benefits contrast with slow cloud functions and unmet expectations for some users.
Sentiment score
5.2
Users appreciate Ubiquiti UniFi Switches for affordability and integration, despite challenges in measuring ROI without specific metrics.
Another solution offered to us was more than double the price, making UniFi a cost-effective choice.
IT Manager at Düsen-Schlick GmbH
We saw a return on investment within a year, although I believe there's more potential to be leveraged.
Head of IT at RD Tech
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Meraki MS Switches support is generally positive, praising responsiveness but noting some delays and language barriers.
Sentiment score
7.0
Users find Ubiquiti UniFi Switches support mixed, often relying on community forums due to delayed responses and limited assistance.
This is because their engineers have experience with and strong knowledge of Cisco products.
If the devices are licensed, the support team will assist you depending on the severity level of the case.
Network Engineer at Gaihab
The support is excellent and rated ten out of ten.
Sales Engineer at Phoenyx Commtech Pvt. Ltd.
The team is knowledgeable and efficient.
Head of IT at RD Tech
the manuals, installation videos, and resources on the website are very good and straightforward.
IT Manager at Düsen-Schlick GmbH
They have a large customer base that sometimes faces issues due to a lack of know-how in managing the devices.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Meraki MS Switches offer scalability ideal for small to medium businesses, but lack larger models suitable for enterprise-level growth.
Sentiment score
7.6
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are scalable for small to medium businesses but may face limitations in large enterprise environments.
They're quite scalable for my environment.
Ag. Systems & Networks Head at UNBS
We can extend MS switches and have multiple plants using the same solution.
Wireless Network Engineer at MSSL
I rate the scalability as nine out of ten.
IT Manager at Düsen-Schlick GmbH
If planning for future scalability, choosing switches that support extra modules for fiber optics is advisable.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
The solution is sufficiently scalable because the switches can be stacked.
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Meraki MS Switches are stable and reliable, with minor issues often due to external factors, ensuring user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
8.6
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are dependable with high stability ratings but may face issues due to configuration and environment.
If something happens to the device or hardware, Cisco will automatically change the device by the next business day.
Network Engineer at Gaihab
There is zero downtime; Meraki MS Switches are reliable and stable.
Wireless Network Engineer at MSSL
We faced issues following firmware updates, which we now handle by performing updates outside of working hours.
Chief Technologies Officer at ASTORG PARTNERS
I did not experience any problems the whole year.
IT Manager at Düsen-Schlick GmbH
We have never experienced any problems with Ubiquiti UniFi Switches as they are consistently stable.
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
The switches are stable and there have been no outages.
Managing Director at Ensurecom.ch
 

Room For Improvement

Meraki MS Switches face criticism for lacking advanced features, high costs, cloud reliance, and complex management and ordering processes.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches struggle with power supply issues, complex setup, limited features, and demand better pricing and support.
Meraki should also consider improvements in stacking features, particularly in the lower-end models like NS130, where stacking isn't supported, unlike with Cisco traditional switching.
Senior Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
There are compatibility issues with certain Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, which we would like to see resolved.
Chief Technologies Officer at ASTORG PARTNERS
Most people are familiar with the Cisco commands, and it would be beneficial if the switch could be accessed by GUI configuration and by normally accessing the console.
Network Engineer at Gaihab
The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem.
Managing Director at Ensurecom.ch
Recent updates have removed many options available in earlier versions, simplifying the interface but limiting control.
Principal Consultant at Cybercraft
The choice depends on the network architecture and planning for the future scalability requirements.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
 

Setup Cost

Meraki MS Switches are costly but valued for features, cloud management, and stability, with discounts on longer licensing terms.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer cost-effective performance for SMBs with competitive pricing and free support, despite limited availability.
Meraki MS Switches, including their licensing, are somewhat expensive, particularly when compared with competitor solutions like HP.
IT System Administrator at Bouri
The cost of the support and maintenance bundle is quite costly for Cisco.
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
Meraki MS Switches are somewhat expensive.
Wireless Network Engineer at MSSL
Many vendors mark up prices significantly.
Principal Consultant at Cybercraft
Pricing is very favorable, with minimal licensing involved.
IT Manager at Düsen-Schlick GmbH
Our investment in Ubiquiti is about £30,000, and it's a cost-effective solution since there is no subscription fee.
Head of IT at RD Tech
 

Valuable Features

Meraki MS Switches offer scalable, reliable cloud management with easy setup, central control, and robust security, ideal for businesses.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are favored for centralized management, ease of use, PoE flexibility, and seamless device integration for businesses.
The control plane is in the cloud, and the data plane is local, allowing manageability from anywhere.
Senior Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
One of the most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches is its precise traffic analytics capabilities, allowing us to query the system for any place at any time.
Chief Technologies Officer at ASTORG PARTNERS
The most valuable feature is the ability to access devices from anywhere in the world through the cloud.
Network Engineer at Gaihab
I can manage user connectivity, limit bandwidth, apply MAC address filtering, and it offers POE capabilities.
Principal Consultant at Cybercraft
The switches enable management from anywhere using the cloud controller, making configuration changes and management easier.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
I was involved in Kenya's last general elections where we used Ubiquiti equipment, both wireless and switching, which performed excellently.
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
 

Categories and Ranking

Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 5.5%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches5.5%
Meraki MS Switches2.5%
Other92.0%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Boaz Katabazi - PeerSpot reviewer
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
Cloud-managed switches have simplified remote branch access while maintaining strong performance
Cisco is a very stable platform. Even though we haven't upgraded firmware and all that for a long time, it can still perform. Unlike the other switches in the infrastructure where you find you have to constantly upgrade, they will warn you about vulnerability and all those. When you're scanning, it will tell you that there's a lot. For Cisco, once there's a release of firmware and all that, it's always very stable for a period of time. We have not replaced Cisco switches, apart from issues to do with product or power failure and maybe other reasons. We have not replaced them quite often compared to these other products. They are quite resilient.
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
Has delivered reliable performance over the years but still needs improvements in advanced networking features
I generally recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches for medium-sized corporate clients, as most of them don't mind the brand as long as the system works. With major corporate clients, they still have the mentality that Cisco is superior in the market, but medium-sized clients are easier to deploy at that level. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are improving technically since my last implementation. Our field engineers report significant improvements, and I was involved in Kenya's last general elections where we used Ubiquiti equipment, both wireless and switching, which performed excellently. My assessment of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches' centralized management is that, while I haven't interacted with it extensively, it works similarly to Cisco and Meraki platforms. Field engineers should be able to provide better answers regarding this feature. The port isolation feature on Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is standard, which I believe is appropriate considering they provide standard security features on the port.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business57
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
Price-wise, Meraki MS Switches is high, but since our customer's acceptance is good, that works for us. The only thing is if the price was slightly lower, then it could have been more affordable to...
What is your primary use case for Meraki MS Switches?
We do work on other Cisco products at the moment besides Secure Access and XDR, including Catalyst switches, SD-WAN, and Meraki. We work extensively on Meraki switching and routing with the switche...
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are cost-effective, offering similar performance and features as higher-priced alternatives like Cisco or Ruckus.
 

Also Known As

MS220, MS320, MS420
UniFi Switches
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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