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Cisco Enterprise Routers vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Enterprise Routers
Ranking in Routers
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Routers
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Cisco Enterprise Routers is 19.7%, down from 24.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 7.6%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Enterprise Routers19.7%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch7.6%
Other72.7%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Long-term reliability and high performance ensure seamless operations in challenging environments
Regarding the Wi-Fi connection and setup, we need superior coverage because our market has extensive vegetation. When setting up Cisco Enterprise Routers Wi-Fi in institutions such as campuses, there are always challenges. People often opt for Ubiquiti, not because of their features, but because of the Wi-Fi signal stability. Cisco Enterprise Routers has made improvements in making configurations more user-friendly with dashboards. However, they need to do more as many people prefer simpler configurations rather than using CMD or CLI. The process of procuring Cisco Enterprise Routers equipment through channel partners needs improvement. The partners are limited compared to other products. It's cheaper to purchase Cisco Enterprise Routers equipment from the UK than from a local distributor. When purchased off-channel, the equipment is much cheaper than through the channel. This affects our ability to compete in government tenders where price is crucial, even when we can provide warranty, licenses, and renewability.
MarkBanks - PeerSpot reviewer
Has reduced deployment time and enabled cost-effective internet access in the public sector
As an integrator, the best advantage of the product is its cost. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch stands out for its features, especially those available at that price point. I don't get involved too much in the setup of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, so I appreciate the ease of setup. There are no specific features we use it for; its cost-effectiveness for internet access is what matters. One useful feature we utilize is Ethernet over IP. The positive impact of the solution on our company and clients is that it provides an attractive price point. It allows us to deliver cost-compliant solutions to our clients. Since we work in the public sector, cost is a very important attribute, and that's where it fits in our portfolio.

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 easy to use, stable and scalable."
"Something I like about the solution is all the options it offers and ways it can be configured."
"We appreciate that this solution performs well, regardless of the volume of traffic being fed through it."
"The performance is quite good."
"The most valuable features are that it is more secure and easy to operate."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Enterprise Routers are the routing tables, and backup solutions available for local sites, and you can use it as a router gateway or simple IPS. They have simple firewalls, that we can use rules to filter traffic."
"Flexibility is the most valuable feature of this solution."
"I am satisfied with the tool overall. Although I haven't used all of its features yet, it's been great for providing internet access to both customers, and employees within the company."
"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."
"The technical support for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is superb."
"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."
"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."
"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."
"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."
"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."
 

Cons

"The licensing structure is very convoluted, and the cost of the licenses includes a whole bunch of stuff that you'll never use."
"In Bangladesh, we do not have any expert-level support. We are having many issues implementing the DNS system."
"An area of improvement would be the way the licenses are managed because, at the moment, you pay for a license for each router as opposed to paying a once-off cost."
"It only breaks if you're not using an up-to-date version of the iOS or are not doing upgrades."
"The solution is expensive and difficult to manage."
"When we buy new hardware, since we are in Latin America, we have a very long wait in terms of getting the devices."
"The price could be better."
"Having a well-designed graphical user interface would make this product easier to use."
"In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support."
"MikroTik Cloud Router Switch needs improvement in the area of security, although the recent models are addressing this."
"Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable."
"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."
"The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has some shortcomings."
"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of this solution is very low compared to other products."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten and it is yearly."
"The product is very expensive and does not provide the expected performance for the cost."
"Cisco policy is to limit the features and performance through their license."
"The pricing of Cisco routers is reasonable at times. But, here in my country, it is expensive because we get the product from outside our country, which involves a lot of processes...Only owing to the features it provides, it is reasonable."
"Cisco's prices could be cheaper."
"The license of Cisco Enterprise Routers is too expensive compared to other solutions. As we try to increase the bandwidth, it gets even more expensive. There is an annual license needed to use the solution."
"The price is very high."
"The price is competitive."
"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Hospitality Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise41
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
 

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...
What do you like most about Cisco Enterprise Routers?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it makes it possible for users to use encryption and decryption since our company aims to achieve transparency, and without it, the other system on...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Enterprise Routers?
The pricing is not cheap. When we provide quotations to clients, they often comment on the expense. However, we recommend the solution, and after procurement, all clients are satisfied with Cisco E...
What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.
What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
Regarding improvements in the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, I am not sure as it is a good product. The performance could potentially be improved, but for this market segment, it is a good product. ...
 

Also Known As

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MikroTik CRS Series
 

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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
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