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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi 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

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Routers (5th)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.4%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Anthony Quarshie - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides robust routing capability but needs simplified documentation
I am using it, and I recommend it to my customers in the financial sector The router power is the most valuable aspect. I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support. I have used the solution for a couple of years, like…
Thorsten Hansl - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage network traffic effectively with simple console management and helpful support
Before using UniFi Switches, I used a mixture of HP, Dell, Juniper, and some small D-Link switches. The main reason for switching was that the previous switches were old, with no more updates or support. I decided to use UniFi as a unified solution for all my needs, which includes various sizes of switches.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."
"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."
"The performance has been good."
"The GUI is easy to use."
"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"The initial setup is easy."
"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."
"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."
"Managing the switches, such as the main server router, is straightforward. If you use UniFi, it’s easy because everything is integrated into the product. You can discover and manage any connected device with just one piece of equipment, like the UniFi controller. This applies to both the wireless LAN and the wired LAN. UniFi products are simple to manage and help maintain a good network profile."
"It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant."
"The most valuable feature for us is the VPN."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The customers who buy the access points use the standard Ubiquiti management systems because they're freeware tools. We usually get all the requests and materials from the customer, who knows exactly what he wants."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and support Layer 3. They come with a user-friendly interface. If you're not familiar with the command-line interface or you wouldn't like to configure it by using the command line, they have a user-friendly interface that you can use. They also have good documentation about how to use these switches."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
"I highly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches due to their ease of management and cost efficiency."
 

Cons

"MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera."
"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."
"The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."
"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."
"It would be even better with a centralized management platform."
"There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik."
"UniFi lacks the granularity."
"I would like to see the pricing improved."
"It would be beneficial for us if Ubiquiti had a team of advanced data transportation specialists that we could get feedback from. We are not experts in data transportation, so having this sort of resource would be helpful for us."
"In the next release, it would be beneficial to include a face recognition feature for door access control to enhance security and user convenience."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice. I'm not sure what the issue is. We're still trying to work out why we're having problems with the switches and the cutting of the power supply. The solution should look into this to see if there is something wrong with the product."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"It would be nice if there was a way to label all of the ports on it so that I could include information about where the various connections go."
"The documentation for command lines needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"The price is competitive."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"Everything was bought in a one-time buy as a capital investment, so there isn't any licensing."
"It is expensive."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
"It's around $179 a device."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Hospitality Company
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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.
What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
Regarding improvements in the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, I am not sure as it is a good product. The performance could potentially be improved, but for this market segment, it is a good product. ...
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 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...
 

Also Known As

MikroTik CRS Series
UniFi Switches
 

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