MikroTik Routers and Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
Nokia Ethernet Service Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 3.5%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
Unique Categories:
Routers
26.0%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

MK
Jun 6, 2023
Acts as an access controller for Wi-Fi
We have use cases like providing power over ethernet, as an access controller for Wi-Fi, and normal networking.  The tool is very stable and not expensive. Moreover, it is easy to use, especially with Windows applications.  You can find many Youtube videos that can help with the configuration.…
Teuku Maiyasya - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2021
A stable solution which is competitively priced and offers good support
We are using 7210 Service Access Switch, also 7360 ISAM FX-4 and it's small box 7362 ISAM DF-16 7210 SAS help transformed our legacy network to an MPLS based services and improved the network performance and availability. 7360 ISAM help us deliver fiber network to end user more effectively. As I…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have seen a return on investment since we didn't have to pay a licensing fee."
"This equipment is resilient and available at a good price."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is the combination of value for money. They're extremely cost effective, yet they provide you with an extensive feature set of things you can do across the board. Also, they're pretty reliable, as far as equipment goes."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"What I like best about MikroTik Routers and Switches is its easy handling. The product also has a significantly good interface."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"I like MikroTik's GUI. It's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI. Despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI. This is the most comfortable thing in my project that anyone can use easily. It's effortless to maintain MikroTik routers because both screens make it very easy in GUI mode. You can easily interact with your hardware."
"The stability is good."
"The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability."
"On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive."
"The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability."
"The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature is the product's availability."
 

Cons

"A central management platform would be great."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"The user interface allows you to do a lot of things, but it is not user-friendly."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches needs to improve stability."
"There are limitations to how many users you have simultaneously."
"The interface for management could be improved."
"I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use."
"I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."
"The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain."
"The solution needs more monitoring tools."
"I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"Here in Bangladesh, MikroTik Routers and Switches cost 90,000 Taka, or converting that figure to dollars is $1,000."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"The tool offers a one-time buying option."
"The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very cheap."
"A license is not required."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."
"The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Media Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
27%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
What do you like most about Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability.
What needs improvement with Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions.
What is your primary use case for Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
We are using it for various sections of security. To enhance its power capacity for handling traffic and maximize its switching utilization, we incorporate certain external channels.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS
 

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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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