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Huawei 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

Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in Routers
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
WAN Edge (11th)
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Routers
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 15.0%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 7.5%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Q&A Highlights

RL
Aug 20, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

ChimeremezeNwabueze - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial cloud connected networking, knowledgeable support, and reliable
Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco. In an upcoming release, they should add more integration for mobile applications with the capability of management monitoring the network remotely.
Anthony Quarshie - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides robust routing capability but needs simplified documentation
I am using it, and I recommend it to my customers in the financial sector The router power is the most valuable aspect. I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support. I have used the solution for a couple of years, like…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is easy."
"The setup is simple."
"This product uses a non-proprietary command line, which makes it compatible across many different systems."
"Overall we have found the solution to be satisfactory."
"The most valuable features for us are NAT, ATS, server capabilities, VPN tunneling, and management."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"I have been able to connect the solution to many platforms such as Windows, Apple, and Android."
"The technical support for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is superb."
"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."
"It is easy to set up."
"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches."
"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."
"The interface management and the user access management is pretty good."
"It's a well-rounded solution for routing."
 

Cons

"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"If Huawei can use its own OEM processor, it could be a good step up for future use in the network devices."
"We'd like the product to be more flexible so that we could more easily manipulate some of the features."
"It would be better if local storage management was more flexible, so that unused data could be easily removed."
"Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product."
"There is not much of a technical team for Huawei available in Pakistan as compared to Cisco with respect to very complex networks."
"We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models."
"The product’s performance could be better."
"Technical support could be better."
"There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik."
"The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."
"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."
"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"These routers are not too expensive."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers’s cost is average. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"The price is competitive."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"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."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Hospitality Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
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

Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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