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MikroTik Routers and Switches vs VyOS Universal Router comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (6th)
VyOS Universal Router
Ranking in Routers
10th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 21.2%, down from 26.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Universal Router is 5.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches21.2%
VyOS Universal Router5.0%
Other73.8%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

Rivka Alexander - PeerSpot reviewer
Content Specialist at PeerSpot
Routers and switches enhance network security and adaptability
We use MikroTik Routers and Switches for IT business, software development, networking, and tower infrastructure, although some areas are still in progress MikroTik Routers and Switches are some of the best routers around, security-wise, followed by Cisco. They are very accommodating with their…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Hospitality Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
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 MikroTik Routers and Switches?
The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
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Sample Customers

ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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