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ExtremeRouting vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeRouting
Ranking in Routers
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of ExtremeRouting is 1.2%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 24.7%, down from 31.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Imran Taiyeb Ali - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable tool that needs to improve its support, software resiliency, and software stability
The support team is not technically that strong. The previous company that owned the product, Nortel, went bankrupt, after which the transition phase of the product didn't go smoothly. Avaya did not do well with the product's design and engineering after taking the product over from Nortel, after which Avaya decided to outsource the tool to my company, meaning we have worked as a vendor with third-party access to the tool in the name of Avaya. The support was very bad initially, but my company could fix the problems of the customers on time since we had better communication skills than technical-solving skills due to our limitations related to the area of device engineering. When it comes to a feature of the product, my company could enable it for the customers or users of the product. If, by any chance, my company found a bug in the tool, then it was a hectic task for our support team to deal with it since it took months to fix it. Currently, Extreme Networks takes care of the support part, and it might have improved. I rate the technical support a four out of ten.
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Looking at the robustness, I do not know whether it would be carrier grade – let's say for hundreds of thousands of users – but it certainly doesn't balk at 10,000 users or less."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The routing protocol is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"It is very easy to set up."
"Provides a good redundancy technique."
"What I like about Extreme Routing is its impressive performance."
"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."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"They use wireless and wired connections that include all of the features."
"These routers and switches are very stable."
"This is a good solution."
"I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches nine out of ten overall."
"The most valuable feature is controlling the bandwidth."
"It's pretty stable."
 

Cons

"My advice for those looking into ExtremeRouting is: right now all switch manufacturers are backed up for months. If you're looking to implement quickly, I would say shop around a bit because it might be difficult."
"The solution is far too unstable. It's completely unreliable."
"The support, software resiliency, and software stability are areas of concern where improvements are required."
"One area for improvement with Extreme Routing is the need for more accessible and comprehensive training."
"It's not evolving as quickly as we would like it to."
"Some of the latest protocols are unavailable."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
"This product could offer better integration with VPNs."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"It would be nice if the interface was easier to use."
"There are limitations to how many users you have simultaneously."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"MikroTik does not have a wireless solution. If they created a high-performance wireless solution we would deploy it in our infrastructure."
"The product needs to include more power."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have no issues with the price."
"There are not any external or hidden costs."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
"The price is affordable."
"The solution is not expensive."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"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

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Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Hospitality Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeRouting?
It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What needs improvement with ExtremeRouting?
I think that all the devices included in Avaya fall under Extreme Networks currently. I am not sure how much Extreme Networks has changed ExtremeRouting, but I think it is in a better condition tha...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeRouting?
My company uses ExtremeRouting for a big LAN environment, where there is a need for ERS switches, including Extreme Networks Core Switches and chassis, so the product is like a big cabinet to reduc...
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.
 

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Sample Customers

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Black Oak Casino, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, University of San Carlos, Holland Hall School, South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools, Prairie View Networking Academy, City of Troy, Ryerson University, Linamar, City of Redondo Beach, York Region District School Board
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