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Juniper Session Smart Router vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper Session Smart Router
Ranking in Routers
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (6th)
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Juniper Session Smart Router is 3.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 17.2%, down from 23.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches17.2%
Juniper Session Smart Router3.1%
Other79.7%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

Esther Sultaana - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Consultant Storage at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Secure healthcare connectivity has protected patient data and supports reliable telemedicine
Everything can be improved. It could improve its security stack with malware detection, particularly in healthcare because of ransomware. Now you have IoT vulnerabilities, so something like advanced malware detection or threat analysis would help. This is something I worked with around 2016 to 2017. Perhaps they have added those features, but I know they didn't have it then. Some security profiles for specific medical devices would be helpful. Sandboxing would be good. Dedicated telemedicine routing profiles would be beneficial because we have a lot of telemedicine going on. Real-time sessions for clinicians may need pre-built templates for EHR and EMR. I think those would be good if they're not already there. I don't know what the latest router has, but I know they didn't have those features then. There can always be improvements because technology is constantly advancing. It is a very solid router, and that is one of many industries that could utilize it. Healthcare is one such industry, and if it works for healthcare, then that is a major plus for that router.
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Executive at Lakdhanavi Limited
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

"As compared to the other major vendors in the SD-WAN market, such as VeloCloud, Cisco, and others, the tunnel-free and secure vector routing technology is its major USP, which gives plenty of room to discuss with the customer why IPSec from 1998 is a bit outdated."
"Overall, it is very solid."
"Customer service is very prompt."
"Juniper Session Smart Router's real-time analytics and visibility features are easily accessible."
"The biggest advantage of Juniper Session Smart Router that really stands out is its reliability and performance."
"Because we are talking directly to engineers in the US, the support is usually the best you can possibly get."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Session Smart Router is its unique SDR channel."
"I can share specific numbers; we achieved a 30 to 60% WAN cost reduction by reducing MPLS usage."
"They are stable."
"The tool is simple and reliable. The most valuable function for us is filtering. We can manage which connections users can and cannot make. This is important as our office has about 2,200 employees using the Internet. It provides benefits because it's available and simple. Our IT staff is familiar with it, making it easy to operate and manage."
"The cost and versatility are the solution's most valuable features; you can do anything with them if you know how to, and the solution has a whole portfolio of routing features available."
"We have use cases like providing power over ethernet, as an access controller for Wi-Fi, and normal networking."
"The most valuable feature is the price because it's highly cost-effective concerning the functionalities provided within the box. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches are stable"
"We have not had any issues with our MikroTik routers and I would definitely recommend them."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
 

Cons

"A key area for improvement in Juniper Session Smart Router is its security stack, which is not as robust as Fortinet."
"I found some weaknesses on their hardware. They are sometimes breaking very often."
"Juniper Session Smart Router can improve the integration for Wi-Fi devices and add additional Sassy deployments."
"Regarding improvement, we still need to see what it can do."
"Juniper Session Smart Router should have a more user-friendly graphical interface because the user interface is complex, and some upgrade operations are sometimes difficult."
"Juniper Session Smart Router could be better in several areas such as the steep learning curve because the session-based model is different from traditional networking."
"One area for improvement that I have observed is related to the VPN, where I frequently notice VPN flaps or disconnections between Juniper Session Smart Router and the SD-WAN hub device in the data center, which should be addressed to prevent users from experiencing any downtime."
"Everything can be improved. It could improve its security stack with malware detection, particularly in healthcare because of ransomware."
"The interface could be more user friendly and more intuitive in terms of what information or features are found where."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"There is an area of improvement. The firewall features are self-contained, but features like email scanning and voice control should be improved. This is the best routing product."
"Technical support could be better. They don't have good support like Cisco. It can also be more stable and scalable."
"Sometimes, software issues, some stability problems on different versions."
"The only issue is with the software."
"The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues."
"There are many options available in MikroTik Routers and Switches, which might be overwhelming; for a beginner, it takes time to learn the system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are currently renegotiating the offer for the licenses and the license bundle model. The license for an ISP has to be different from the license for an end customer. This is something we are currently renegotiating with Juniper, but, of course, the pricing for the licensing is always an issue when you want to get more customers."
"It is a simple bandwidth-based license and the orchestration comes bundled with the solution by default."
"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"This product is cheaper than competing products by other vendors."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"There is no licensing fee in addition to the hardware, but we do pay an annual fee for support."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
21%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Session Smart Router?
I personally did not do the pricing. I imagine it was okay because the company did purchase it. In a lot of instances, particularly as it pertains to healthcare, they don't want to spend too much. ...
What needs improvement with Juniper Session Smart Router?
I think the current Juniper focuses more on switching rather than routing, which is a weak point in the product. Currently, I and my customers have not utilized the Session Awareness feature of Jun...
What is your primary use case for Juniper Session Smart Router?
I have been running my own company and working with Juniper Session Smart Router for almost 10 to 12 years because Larsen & Toubro is my client who will use Juniper devices for switching and fi...
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.
 

Also Known As

128T Networking Platform, 128 Technology SD-WAN, Juniper SSR Series
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Sample Customers

Revation Systems
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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