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H3C Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

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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

H3C Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
20th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of H3C Ethernet Switches is 2.6%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 4.1%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches4.1%
H3C Ethernet Switches2.6%
Other93.3%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

SHARIQ ALI SHAH - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Sales at Megaplus
Enhanced network management and good performance with vital IMC features
The primary use case is about managing network infrastructure. The H3C Ethernet Switches are used internally as switches in the system H3C Ethernet Switches have improved network performance significantly when compared to middle-class networks. The solution has been cost-effective, being much…
Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
Community Director at PeerSpot
Routers and switches enhance network security and adaptability
We use MikroTik Routers and Switches for IT business, software development, networking, and tower infrastructure, although some areas are still in progress MikroTik Routers and Switches are some of the best routers around, security-wise, followed by Cisco. They are very accommodating with their…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage."
"H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution."
"H3C is a well-known brand product and a good high-performance solution."
"H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time."
"To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far."
"The IMC feature is valuable."
"Network performance is very good, suggesting that stability has not been an issue."
"Offering a five-year warranty, compared to competitors' one-year warranties, is a unique advantage of H3C switches."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches are very stable; the area that the Wi-Fi inside of it can cover is very large, and the connection inside is stable."
"For a small business, MikroTik is good but if you grow, then MikroTik cannot support it."
"It is quite stable, it's reliable and its performance is good, with no bugs or glitches."
"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."
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"Load balancing is one of the valuable features of the solution...In short, MikroTik provides a very user-friendly GUI option."
"The radius and wireless features are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
 

Cons

"Lacks decent cloud management."
"The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better."
"GUI needs to merge with CLI."
"There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products."
"I'd like to see better cloud management."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"To enhance H3C switches for the next release, improving the user interface is crucial."
"The product's aesthetic quality could be improved, specifically in the design and casing. Additionally, the cloud features need enhancement, as the current offerings are still adapting and could benefit from more development."
"The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues."
"The login process needs improvement."
"There are many options available in MikroTik Routers and Switches, which might be overwhelming; for a beginner, it takes time to learn the system."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"This solution is good, but my network is growing and it is no longer sufficient for us."
"I would like to have the option of having multiple logins."
"If the reporting functionality of the solution is considered, I think it is not good."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
"H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
"The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
"H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"The price is affordable."
"The tool is cheap."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"In our company, we are using MikroTik without a license...However, we are planning to buy their services and subscriptions."
"There are not any external or hidden costs."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
"The price-performance is great."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with H3C Ethernet Switches?
There is room for improvement in Wi-Fi solutions, which are not optimized.
What is your primary use case for H3C Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case is about managing network infrastructure. The H3C Ethernet Switches are used internally as switches in the system.
What advice do you have for others considering H3C Ethernet Switches?
I would recommend H3C Ethernet Switches to others. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Routers and Switches?
MikroTik Routers and Switches are expensive, but they are the best products in terms of quality. From my knowledge, their quality is also the best.
 

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Sample Customers

Ying Wa College, Centro Digital Pictures
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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