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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 2.1%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches2.9%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch2.1%
Other95.0%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

DolfKrikke - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Architect at Previder
Long experience has delivered fast, reliable networking and intuitive management for clients
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant to purchase Cisco products because the support costs are very high. When I compare it to HP Aruba switches, for example, the support from HP is almost free. Cisco always charges for support, which is understandable because Cisco has a very large support organization like Cisco TAC behind it. Additionally, upgrades are not free with Cisco. Other vendors offer switch upgrades and firmware upgrades mostly free of charge. These are my main concerns.
Andriejus Artamonovas - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Has supported deeper configuration through traffic mirroring and advanced VLAN setup
The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio. In comparison to UniFi switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch can mirror all ports for traffic inspection for further traffic analysis, which UniFi cannot do. VLANs in MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are always useful. The way MikroTik implements VLAN-aware switching at the bridge level is hidden in the configuration. Making CRS work as a simple VLAN-aware switch requires deeper configuration, which is not intuitive. VLANs support individual interfaces not part of the bridge, allowing for double VLANing. You can create a VLAN interface in the interfaces context and also create a bridge interface, add physical ports, create VLANs for that bridge interface, and assign tagged and untagged ports and VLANs. Load balancing is one of the key components. The feature itself is quite efficient and works reliably on MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. The very basic setup is one of my favorites because they have their protocol where I can connect through the MAC address right on Layer 2, and I don't lose connectivity to the switch if I mess up with bridging or IP addressing.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution is stable it runs without any interruptions."
"Overall, they have a good quality product."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust."
"It is a stable and good product."
"We will keep on using this solution because it has a never-ending demand from our customers."
"It's scalable, it is cloud-based controlled, we don't need to buy a dedicated controller, and it allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies."
"The stability should be fine because I'm using Cisco, and I think I have no problem with that."
"Overall, I would highly recommend this product."
"This product is easy to configure."
"MikroTik is the most stable device; it’s easy to configure, there are no bugs or glitches, it’s reliable, and the performance is good."
"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"The GUI is easy to use."
"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."
"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."
"The performance has been good."
"The initial setup is easy."
 

Cons

"The drawbacks come from support. The tools are rare, but to find someone knowledgeable with Cisco, is a problem."
"The solution is costly."
"It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper."
"The manageability could be improved."
"The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches could improve their price, it is high."
"In the next release I would really love to see a list option."
"Scalability is an area that can be improved."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
"While some customers use MikroTik Cloud Router Switch as a firewall, it's not at an industry-level, though the basic features are adequate for many users who prefer it over purchasing other reputed firewall solutions."
"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."
"Technical support needs to be faster and more knowledgeable."
"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."
"Technical support could be better."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The area for improvement is security. MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They are cheaper than Cisco Catalyst Switches."
"The cost of Linksys switches is very reasonable and for a small enterprise like my company, it's perfect."
"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."
"There is not a license to use the solution but we have a license for support."
"You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution."
"The tool's price is reasonable."
"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches prices are high. However, it was acceptable. The price is higher than 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."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"The price is competitive."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Educational Organization
12%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I am still working with Cisco products, but not exclusively. I also work with HP, Aruba, and other products like Mellanox and HP. I am a senior network engineer and architect for an integrator.
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?
It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features. It would be beneficial to...
 

Also Known As

Linksys Ethernet Switches
MikroTik CRS Series
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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