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Luxul Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Luxul Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Luxul Switches is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 7.1%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches7.1%
Luxul Switches0.8%
Other92.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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Rock-solid connectivity and WiFi coverage
It's a hardwired solution so our customers do not have to use a mesh network — I really dislike that. It causes too much delay, etc. As with any product, there is always room for improvement. A good router is not cheap. A good switch is not cheap. Let's say somebody develops a new frequency — 7GHz. Well, in that case, you'd need a special router. I have some customers who request Cat7 for their homes. That's way too much. So I'd say, "What are you going to run over here? Let's just run fiber optics. Then the customer will respond, "Well, I read somewhere and other people have told me that if you're going to wire your house, go with Cat7." I'd say, "Sir, you're not going to even utilize Cat5e." I use Cat5e, and believe it or not, I can pump at 10 gigabits per second with Cat5e. The same was true with ePoE — now we have ePoE+. Some switches with ePoE cannot supply as much juice as the modern ePoE+, which requires much more power. The basic switch doesn't have the capacity to deal with that. The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic. It pretty much just covers some basic IP information, defense, and how to change the administrator password — that's pretty much it. I am a dealer, I shouldn't have to contact support for basic answers.
Rivka Alexander - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is less expensive than other options."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
"We've enjoyed the fact that it has very good performance."
"These routers and switches are very stable."
"The best part about MikroTik Routers is the price."
"It's great for small businesses or home offices."
"The tool is simple and reliable. The most valuable function for us is filtering. We can manage which connections users can and cannot make. This is important as our office has about 2,200 employees using the Internet. It provides benefits because it's available and simple. Our IT staff is familiar with it, making it easy to operate and manage."
"I think the tool's most valuable is its firewall. Cisco assisted them in developing it, making it easy to use. They expose a lot of background features, so you can go deep into integration, similar to Cisco switches. You can choose to use the command line interface or user interface."
"They have amazing speed and reliability, and they also provide value for money. They are pretty powerful."
"The features of the equipment fit all the needs of the customers."
 

Cons

"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"I would like to have the option of having multiple logins."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues."
"It is slow, old and unfriendly."
"Wireless throughput has not kept up with the competition."
"The ports could be improved, as certain areas may need to be terminated with a greater number of Ethernet ports. We initially faced challenges that hindered our network usage, especially with third-party applications that were not certified or supported. It took some time to streamline and resolve these issues."
"The Soft-GRE support needs to be improved."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"It's definitely worth the investment."
"There is no licensing fee in addition to the hardware, but we do pay an annual fee for support."
"This product is cheaper than competing products by other vendors."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Computer Software Company
13%
Hospitality Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

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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

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