MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

MikroTik and Ubiquiti are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. MikroTik is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.9, while Ubiquiti is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.4. MikroTik holds a 1.8% mindshare in ES, compared to Ubiquiti’s 7.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of MikroTik users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Ubiquiti users who would recommend it.

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches compete in the networking infrastructure market. MikroTik has the upper hand in pricing and support while Ubiquiti excels in advanced features, making its higher cost justifiable.

Features: MikroTik Cloud Router Switch offers robust routing options, flexible VLAN handling, and impressive configurability suitable for complex networks. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches feature advanced security, seamless integration with other UniFi products, and a strong emphasis on scalability, perfect for expanding network environments.

Room for Improvement:MikroTik could improve by simplifying its interface, reducing the learning curve for new users, and enhancing its documentation. Ubiquiti might focus on lowering prices, refining customer support, and enhancing compatibility with non-UniFi products.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both companies provide efficient deployment, but Ubiquiti has an edge with streamlined setup and comprehensive documentation. Ubiquiti's responsive support contributes to smoother deployment, whereas MikroTik, offering a more customizable setup, might require a steeper learning curve.

Pricing and ROI: MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is known for its affordability and low initial setup costs, offering a solid ROI for budget-conscious buyers. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, though pricier, are viewed as worth the investment due to their advanced features and long-term scalability, providing favorable ROI in environments requiring comprehensive network setups.

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Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th)

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.8%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.7%, up from 6.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches	7.7%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch	1.8%
Other	90.5%

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Andriejus Artamonovas

IT Specialist at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees

Has supported deeper configuration through traffic mirroring and advanced VLAN setup

The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio. In comparison to UniFi switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch can mirror all ports for traffic inspection for further traffic analysis, which UniFi cannot do. VLANs in MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are always useful. The way MikroTik implements VLAN-aware switching at the bridge level is hidden in the configuration. Making CRS work as a simple VLAN-aware switch requires deeper configuration, which is not intuitive. VLANs support individual interfaces not part of the bridge, allowing for double VLANing. You can create a VLAN interface in the interfaces context and also create a bridge interface, add physical ports, create VLANs for that bridge interface, and assign tagged and untagged ports and VLANs. Load balancing is one of the key components. The feature itself is quite efficient and works reliably on MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. The very basic setup is one of my favorites because they have their protocol where I can connect through the MAC address right on Layer 2, and I don't lose connectivity to the switch if I mess up with bridging or IP addressing.

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Donald Ochanda

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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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Regarding security and visibility in monitoring, it is very good, the GUI is very intuitive, and it has many more features than those from major vendors."

"The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio."

"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."

"The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors."

"The initial setup is easy."

"It is easy to set up."

"It's a well-rounded solution for routing."

"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."

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"The most valuable feature of UniFi Switches is the simple management via the UniFi console."

"The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage."

"The best feature of Ubiquiti is the intuitive interface for managing day-to-day work."

"I would recommend Ubiquiti UniFi switches to others, especially for smaller environments."

"UniFi Switches' best feature is the ability to switch voltage from 24 to 48, and it's almost the only device on the market with this feature."

"We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to support clients across different locations remotely. Additionally, we can even restart devices remotely through the UniFi SD-WAN."

"For the world where you have to balance traffic and traffic loads and bandwidth, their GUI makes it really easy because the switches, though they are enterprise grade level two or level three switches, the GUI is designed so that it's easy to set up VLANs where you need to control your traffic so that your phones don't break up and get choppy because of other people loading the network down too heavily."

"The product is seamless and robust."

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Cons

"It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features."

"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."

"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."

"The area for improvement is security. MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."

"While some customers use MikroTik Cloud Router Switch as a firewall, it's not at an industry-level, though the basic features are adequate for many users who prefer it over purchasing other reputed firewall solutions."

"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue."

"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."

"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support."

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"In the next release, it would be beneficial to include a face recognition feature for door access control to enhance security and user convenience."

"I would recommend changing the solution to a recognized one, such as Check Point or Fortinet."

"They can improve the visibility of networks to match Meraki switches, which have good visibility tools to go through the network. In a Meraki device, you get a clear picture when using the bug interface. You can also see its neighbors and have a clear picture of all connected devices. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches do not have such features that Meraki switches provide."

"The initial deployment was a bit complex."

"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."

"I think they need to provide a better firewall solution."

"New products don't integrate well with their management platform. Sometimes you have to go directly to the box or the switch to do the management."

"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features. The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."

"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."

"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."

"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."

"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."

"The price is competitive."

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"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."

"The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"

"The price is reasonable."

"With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"It's around $179 a device."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

14%

Educational Organization

14%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

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What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features. It would be beneficial to...

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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...

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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...

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What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?

We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...

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Also Known As

MikroTik CRS Series

UniFi Switches

Overview

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.

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Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are managed Gigabit switches (Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports) designed to meet all your network needs while delivering excellent performance. The switches’ excellent network performance is combined with fiber connectivity that includes two SFP ports and the ability to process traffic without putting packet loss at risk.

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Are:

Easy to deploy
Simple to use
Affordable
Reliable and stable

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Output Modes:

PoE: Uses IEEE 802.3af standard to deliver up to 15.4W.
PoE+: Uses IEEE 802.3at standard to deliver up to 30W.
PoE++: Uses IEEE 802.3bt standard to deliver up to 60W.

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Input Modes:

US-8 (PoE, PoE+)
USW-Flex (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)
USW-Flex Mini (PoE, PoE+)

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Features:

Scalability
Stability
Reliable hardware
Alarm alerting system
Dual-band
PoE+ flexibility
Fiber connectivity
User-friendly GUI
Mesh networking
Secure management
High speed
Excellent dashboards
Reporting and detailed analytics
Multi-site management
Deep packet inspection

Benefits of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches:

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are silent because they are designed without a fan.
They help simplify your network infrastructure and cabling.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer 24 to 48 port switch versions to work with.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide redundant power if the internal power supply fails.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches include the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are rated as affordable when compared with competitors.
Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports
Configuration with Ubiquiti UniFi is easy; It's simple to configure or reconfigure an AP or gateway quickly.
By having a mobile app, Unifi makes it easy to check on sites and to configure APs individually if necessary.
With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you can operate your IP cameras and phones through a single network cable.

Reviews from Real Users

A PeerSpot user who is a Director of Technical Operations/CTO at a consultancy says "The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."

"The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable," says Doru I., Senior solutions architect at Aplix Technologies

Murali S., Management Consultant at a consultancy, explains that “For the world where you have to balance traffic and traffic loads and bandwidth, their GUI makes it really easy because the switches, though they are enterprise grade level two or level three switches, the GUI is designed so that it's easy to set up VLANs where you need to control your traffic so that your phones don't break up and get choppy because of other people loading the network down too heavily."

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