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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs VyOS Universal Router comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 27, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Routers
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (16th)
VyOS Universal Router
Ranking in Routers
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 7.7%, up from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Universal Router is 3.8%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch7.7%
VyOS Universal Router3.8%
Other88.5%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

Andriejus Artamonovas - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
AM
Senior Engineer at IP-PERFORMANCE LTD
Container automation has enabled complex routing and onboard services for mobile networks
The best features VyOS Universal Router offers are the ability to run containers and automation. The container and automation features within VyOS Universal Router have allowed me to run an extensive number of disparate containers that perform different functions, anything from running a MySQL database server on the platform within a container, or an Influx database as a container, or even a GPS proxy-based container that can receive a GPS signal from a platform router and proxy that out to a number of internal systems. VyOS Universal Router has positively affected me because it is both open source, actively developed, and a leading platform in routing, firewalling, and even switching if I want it to be. The addition of the container and security capabilities and the automation capabilities make it my first choice for a platform or solution development over and above commercial alternatives.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The traffic monitoring capabilities are excellent."
"The GUI is easy to use."
"The interface management and the user access management is pretty good."
"The performance has been good."
"It is easy to set up."
"It's a well-rounded solution for routing."
"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."
"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches."
"The addition of the container and security capabilities and the automation capabilities make it my first choice for a platform or solution development over and above commercial alternatives."
 

Cons

"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."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."
"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."
"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch needs improvement in the area of security, although the recent models are addressing this."
"The initial setup is complex."
"MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera."
"The area for improvement is security. MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."
"A web UI would be useful for VyOS Universal Router, but that is something that the community has been asking for for some time, yet has not been developed actively."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The price is competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Construction Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Media Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your primary use case for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
I mostly work with network equipment now, focusing mainly on routers. I work with FortiGates and MikroTik routers. When referring to FortiGate routers, I mean the firewalls, but not the enterprise-...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VyOS Universal Router?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been extremely favorable.
What needs improvement with VyOS Universal Router?
A web UI would be useful for VyOS Universal Router, but that is something that the community has been asking for for some time, yet has not been developed actively. There are alternative add-on pla...
What is your primary use case for VyOS Universal Router?
My main use case for VyOS Universal Router is that it is a very adaptive network-based platform that allows for complex, intricate routing-based requirements on many different platforms. I have use...
 

Also Known As

MikroTik CRS Series
VyOS Networks Iberia SL VyOS Universal Router
 

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