MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches

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Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

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Routers (5th)

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.6%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.7%, up from 6.4% 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	1.6%
Other	90.7%

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Featured Reviews

MarkBanks

Solution Architect Team Lead at MLL Telecom

Has reduced deployment time and enabled cost-effective internet access in the public sector

As an integrator, the best advantage of the product is its cost. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch stands out for its features, especially those available at that price point. I don't get involved too much in the setup of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, so I appreciate the ease of setup. There are no specific features we use it for; its cost-effectiveness for internet access is what matters. One useful feature we utilize is Ethernet over IP. The positive impact of the solution on our company and clients is that it provides an attractive price point. It allows us to deliver cost-compliant solutions to our clients. Since we work in the public sector, cost is a very important attribute, and that's where it fits in our portfolio.

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Thorsten Hansl

IT Manager at Düsen-Schlick GmbH

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The performance has been good."

"It is easy to set up the solution."

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

"The router power is the most valuable aspect."

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

"The interface management and the user access management is pretty good."

"The traffic monitoring capabilities are excellent."

"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."

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"It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."

"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The price of Ubiquiti is worth it because the integration of the switches is seamless. It's like they just talk to each other."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its reliability."

"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down."

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

"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is that once you buy them, you own them."

"The ability to manage firmware revisions."

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Cons

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

"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."

"The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."

"Technical support could be better."

"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch needs improvement in the area of security, although the recent models are addressing this."

"In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls."

"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."

"It would be even better with a centralized management platform."

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"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."

"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features."

"Ubiquiti tends to end-of-life things faster than other companies do. Cisco tends to be in the 8-, 10-, 12-year time frame, and Ubiquiti tends to be in the 4- or 5-year time frame."

"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."

"We have been having issues with non-homogeneity."

"The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."

"The routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement."

"UniFi lacks the granularity."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

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

"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."

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

"The price is competitive."

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

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"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."

"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."

"There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it."

"The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches."

"The price should be improved."

"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Educational Organization

10%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
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.

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

The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

Adding more features from a security perspective would make the solution much better. While some customers use MikroTik Cloud Router Switch as a firewall, it's not at an industry-level, though the ...

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...

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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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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches