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MikroTik Routers and Switches vs VyOS Universal Router comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 27, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (9th)
VyOS Universal Router
Ranking in Routers
11th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 17.4%, down from 24.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Universal Router is 4.1%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches17.4%
VyOS Universal Router4.1%
Other78.5%
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Featured Reviews

AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Executive at Lakdhanavi Limited
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Construction Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Insurance Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Routers and Switches?
MikroTik Routers and Switches are expensive, but they are the best products in terms of quality. From my knowledge, their quality is also the best.
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Also Known As

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VyOS Networks Iberia SL VyOS Universal Router
 

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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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