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Cisco Enterprise Routers vs HPE Enterprise Routers vs Juniper MX Series Routers comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Cisco Enterprise Routers is 15.0%, down from 21.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Enterprise Routers is 5.2%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 13.5%, up from 12.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Enterprise Routers15.0%
Juniper MX Series Routers13.5%
HPE Enterprise Routers5.2%
Other66.3%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2759889 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales Technical Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Has supported robust enterprise deployments and management while pricing and market reach for advanced features need attention
I'm not sure what improvements could be made on the configuration scale since I'm not involved in complete configuration. Currently, it works effectively and they are incorporating AI adoption. Commercially and financially, the pricing is too high. Customers feel that Cisco Enterprise Routers will not offer the most competitive prices. If they can work on pricing, it would be easier for customers who are considering local products. In India, the government has implemented the Make in India initiative, and Cisco has established a manufacturing unit there. Regarding security products, they need to improve market reach, marketing, and training. While Cisco Enterprise Routers are user-friendly for network and wireless platforms, security product configuration and integration are considered complex compared to FortiGate, Check Point, Sophos, and Palo Alto. They have introduced solutions such as Cloud Defense Orchestrator and Firewall Manager (FMC), but the reach of Cisco security products in India needs improvement.
Chi-Zhang - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder and President at Summit GAM
Has excellent scalability and is cost-effective compared to its competitors
The solution is reasonably priced and easy to configure. By collaborating with Aruba, they have integrated more products to streamline the porting process. Our project team comprises two or three network engineers for regular maintenance and troubleshooting. The workload is not heavy. I rate the solution as an eight and recommend it to network engineers and solution providers.
Atul Torne - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Backbone Architect at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Routing has supported carrier-grade services and has needed more affordable security options
The features of Juniper MX Series Routers that I find most useful are its nice scalability, redundant power supply, and routing engines. Redundancy is maintained in the router itself, including power redundancy and routing engine redundancy. The routers run mostly all the protocols required for the managed service provider, and security-wise, they also have good features, allowing us to provide IPSec VPN services from the routers. These are the basic, mostly used features that we are utilizing. For Deep Packet Inspection, Juniper MX Series Routers have firewall filters and commands related to routing engine protection, and then packet inspection features are configured. In traffic management with Juniper MX Series Routers, I leverage the policer, shapers, and quality of service parameters for traffic management. I also use OSPF traffic engineering features and MPLS-TE; these are a few features that I employ for traffic management.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cisco is a good product that is stable."
"Cisco Enterprise Routers are easy to use and configure through the CLI."
"What I like the most is that it's an easy plug and play device to work with."
"The best features of Cisco Enterprise Routers are not just about the feature itself, but it's about the Cisco services and support."
"The most valuable feature is the command prompt, which is very user-friendly."
"The routing feature is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"It is issue-free."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is its ability to implement layer three protocols and layer two protocols like OSPS in BSS and BSC environments, with the Nexus Cisco 7000."
"It is more durable than other products in the market."
"HPE routers are easier to manage than any other router I've used."
"Extensive support for cellular range for Wi-Fi technologies"
"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."
"It has good scalability."
"The deployment is easy, the web-based management is great, its ISR is good, we found the product to be stable, it has good scalability, and its pricing is fair."
"The most valuable feature would be the support for cellular range for Wi-Fi technologies, there is extensive support available."
"HPE routers are easier to manage than any other router I've used."
"For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage the number of switched fabric codes and process features based on the specific switch requirements. Previously, I utilized them for processing and addressing customer-side concerns. The routers have excellent documentation, making it easy to resolve any issues that may arise. It's excellent for customization, especially in tailoring the Windows configuration environment. Overall, dealing with this solution has been straightforward and efficient."
"The features of Juniper MX Series Routers that I find most useful are its nice scalability, redundant power supply, and routing engines."
"We are able to easily build chassis with Juniper MX Series Routers."
"From my experience in the ISP world, I think that Juniper Enterprise Routers are very good products."
"The solution is stable."
"Juniper Enterprise Routers has a CLR and it's more reliable and faster than others."
"Juniper routers are very capable and can be scalable."
"In my opinion, Juniper Routers are more stable than Cisco Routers."
 

Cons

"Their software-defined paradigm requires significant improvement."
"We would like to see the security improved."
"With Cisco, depending on what you want, you need to be certified to be able to set up. It's not as easy for newcomers."
"It can be very expensive, sometimes, to do the jump to the next router for your needs."
"The solution could be more secure."
"The solution could be priced better because sometimes it is expensive."
"The solution needs to offer some security features in a future release."
"Over time things have changed where Cisco has not invested in improving the orchestration and simplifying it for people who do not want to get into the details. Cisco has not gone into that focus."
"Technical support could be better. The response could be better and faster."
"I'd like to see more security features, like support for different types of encryptions."
"Better management tools are needed."
"The price is expensive and could be made more competitive."
"Compatibility with other platforms could be improved."
"Compatibility with other platforms could be improved."
"They should work on lowering their prices in Brazil to stay competitive with rivals and offer customers more affordable options."
"Its customer service could be better for older equipment models."
"While it is challenging to pinpoint specific areas for enhancement, there is room for better support and updates for Ansible."
"The solution could improve reliability and it needs more functions."
"Automation can also be improved."
"If you are setting up a site-to-site VPN between a Juniper and Cisco device then you may encounter some issues."
"We'd like them to be capable of adding firewall options to the license."
"The solution could improve by providing better training to allow more sales of the solution in the market."
"In terms of what could be improved, they could extend the software warranty to be for its lifetime, as well. At the moment, the software warranty is limited, I think to one year."
"If you are setting up a site-to-site VPN between a Juniper and Cisco device then you may encounter some issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco Switches are an expensive product in India. Linksys products are cheaper than Cisco Switches."
"There is a router-only, perpetual license available for this product, but additional features will mean additional charges."
"It's expensive and the pricing could be improved."
"This solution is expensive compared to competitors. There are additional costs if you want to have their support."
"It's not probably the best solution if you have a very limited budget, as it can become very expensive to have robust equipment."
"Cisco Enterprise Routers are expensive."
"The price is very high."
"Cisco is mid-tier in terms of pricing and quite affordable by most enterprises."
"It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."
"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."
"We have to pay for the device and licensing. The support service requires additional costs."
"An additional license can be purchased for support of a next-generation firewall."
"The solution is more expensive compared to other solutions."
"I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco."
"The price of this solution is better than other competitors, such as Cisco. We receive a lot of discounts which make the price less expensive and attractive."
"I would rate the pricing model a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not cheap."
"There is a license for this solution and the price is very competitive. The cost is less expensive than some competitors, such as Cisco. There are additional costs for support licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise44
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

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. Th...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Enterprise Routers?
It is expensive, but I am not the person purchasing the products; I just handle the configuration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Enterprise Routers?
We do not have any impact for Cisco exactly in protecting sensitive information. The only concern we have across all ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Routers?
In terms of pricing, I would rate it comparatively affordable; compared to Cisco, it is quite affordable, and I belie...
What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Routers?
In my opinion, to improve Juniper MX Series Routers, Juniper should make the MS-MIC card required for IPSec support m...
What is your primary use case for Juniper MX Series Routers?
My use case for Juniper MX Series Routers primarily involves using it as a provider edge router, P router, provider r...
 

Also Known As

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HP Enterprise Routers
Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series, Junos Address Aware
 

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Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Boingo, Chartwell School, Children's Hospital of Orange County , Department of Justice, Explorer Pipeline, Linz AG, National Rugby League, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Telecom Italia, Transwestern
Transdanubian Regional Waterworks Corporation (DRV)
AARNet Pty Ltd, Allegro Networks, Atlantech Online, Availity, Baloise Insurance, Black Lotus, CATV, Blue Box
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