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Juniper MX Series Routers vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 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

Juniper MX Series Routers
Ranking in Routers
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
33
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 Juniper MX Series Routers is 12.8%, up from 10.5% 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

Kushtrim Arifi - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly scalable, especially suitable for complex and large-scale network deployments
The "Commit" feature stands out. When you try to commit commands, you have some options like sandbox config, leaving those temporary for 60 seconds. This feature allows you to commit configuration changes to the candidate configuration, and then review them for errors before committing them to the active configuration. Another feature that I like is the integration with Cisco routers. This allows you to connect Juniper MX routers to Cisco routers and have them work together seamlessly. We never have interoperability issues.
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

"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Routers is its exceptional policy management capabilities."
"We are able to easily build chassis with Juniper MX Series Routers."
"It is a very stable product."
"The functionality and stability are great."
"Juniper MX Series Routers are easy to configure and easy to back up."
"Users are able to easily configure the whole solution via simple data."
"The solution is quite stable. We've found it to be very good. There aren't bugs, glitches, or crashes."
"On the SRX, the firewall is very easy to configure, especially when you want to filter out traffic."
"What I like best about MikroTik Routers and Switches is its easy handling. The product also has a significantly good interface."
"The features of the equipment fit all the needs of the customers."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is the combination of value for money. They're extremely cost effective, yet they provide you with an extensive feature set of things you can do across the board. Also, they're pretty reliable, as far as equipment goes."
"The solution is stable."
"It's pretty stable."
"I find MikroTik Routers and Switches easy to install and maintain."
"The solution offers very good multi-routing."
 

Cons

"In terms of what could be improved, they could extend the software warranty to be for its lifetime, as well. At the moment, the software warranty is limited, I think to one year."
"Automation can also be improved."
"Most IT equipment now has graphical interfaces, and there is a need for the Juniper routers to have a more intuitive web interface."
"The security features could be better."
"There is room for improvement in pricing. The product could be cheaper for smaller networks."
"Finding market expertise is hard."
"Juniper Enterprise Routers could improve by adding a graphical user interface(GUI). They do not have one. Most of our team has to have a background or expertise in Juniper. When compared to other solutions, they have a GUI. It will be easier for new team members to get familiar with, configure, or set up the router. Additionally, adding some monitoring tools would help us."
"Better documentation to assist with implementation would be helpful."
"Troubleshooting can be complex."
"The solution is a complicated device."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"The ports could be improved, as certain areas may need to be terminated with a greater number of Ethernet ports. We initially faced challenges that hindered our network usage, especially with third-party applications that were not certified or supported. It took some time to streamline and resolve these issues."
"Wireless throughput has not kept up with the competition."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches need a firewall policy to secure the network. I also want Mikrotic to add load balancing to the firewall policy, as it's currently hard to do in Mikrotik devices."
"I would appreciate enhancements to impose more restrictions on VPN connections."
"They can improve the way the user interface is laid out. Their user interface is slightly geeky. There is more than one way to do the same thing in the user interface, and they need to work on that."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing model a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not cheap."
"$300 to $400 is the hardware cost and for licensing cost, it may be around, for support and all, $100 per year."
"An additional license can be purchased for support of a next-generation firewall."
"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."
"We have to pay for the device and licensing. The support service requires additional costs."
"The price of this solution is better than other competitors, such as Cisco. We receive a lot of discounts which make the price less expensive and attractive."
"There is a license for this solution and the price is very competitive. The cost is less expensive than some competitors, such as Cisco. There are additional costs for support licenses."
"The prices for Juniper MX Series Routers are reasonable."
"There is a one-time license fee for the use of this solution and it is less expensive than Cisco products."
"The tool has a low price."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"It's definitely worth the investment."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Hospitality Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper MX Series Routers?
For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Routers?
I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco.
What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Routers?
Currently, I don't have specific concerns or ideas for improvement. Regarding functionalities, I appreciate the user interface of Juniper Elite. Additionally, I'm exploring the use of Juniper Route...
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.
 

Also Known As

Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

AARNet Pty Ltd, Allegro Networks, Atlantech Online, Availity, Baloise Insurance, Black Lotus, CATV, Blue Box
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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