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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Routers
4th
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Routers
2nd
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 7.7%, up from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 18.4%, down from 22.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches18.4%
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch7.7%
Other73.9%
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Featured Reviews

Andriejus Artamonovas - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Has supported deeper configuration through traffic mirroring and advanced VLAN setup
The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio. In comparison to UniFi switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch can mirror all ports for traffic inspection for further traffic analysis, which UniFi cannot do. VLANs in MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are always useful. The way MikroTik implements VLAN-aware switching at the bridge level is hidden in the configuration. Making CRS work as a simple VLAN-aware switch requires deeper configuration, which is not intuitive. VLANs support individual interfaces not part of the bridge, allowing for double VLANing. You can create a VLAN interface in the interfaces context and also create a bridge interface, add physical ports, create VLANs for that bridge interface, and assign tagged and untagged ports and VLANs. Load balancing is one of the key components. The feature itself is quite efficient and works reliably on MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. The very basic setup is one of my favorites because they have their protocol where I can connect through the MAC address right on Layer 2, and I don't lose connectivity to the switch if I mess up with bridging or IP addressing.
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

"I think that Mikrotik is the best solution for SOHO and small businesses because the price is very good and it includes a lot of features."
"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good."
"The router power is the most valuable aspect."
"This product is easy to configure."
"It is easy to set up the solution."
"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"This solution is easy to configure and it's very flexible."
"Overall, it is a very good solution with a lot of features."
"I have found one of the most valuable features to be the hotspot network."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes."
"I would recommend this solution to others for a hotspot network."
"The product is simple to use."
"We make use of a script that will automatically re-route traffic when connections are slow."
 

Cons

"Aspects such as zero trust, security, and management interface could be improved, which would be useful."
"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."
"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."
"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."
"This product is not recommended for enterprise-level projects."
"The area for improvement is security. MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."
"When we had questions around isolation and allocating different hubs and IPs, we couldn't find any verifiable answers."
"It would be nice if the interface was easier to use."
"As far as improvements, there are basically only two things I would suggest. First, I think they should provide extensive training for the new releases of products, especially in the LTE space. Second, they could spend more time ensuring that their OS releases are more stable, rather than waiting for things to fall apart on the customer's premises before they make the necessary changes."
"They lack the extended warranty for the equipment."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"The stability is poor because it's dropping packets."
"The stability of their switches is very poor. It doesn't have a good score with Spanning Tree Protocol, and it's very difficult to implement."
"We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"In our last project, we used two hundred units and the price was approximately 500 Shekels ($140 USD)."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"It's definitely worth the investment."
"The tool is cheap."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"Here in Bangladesh, MikroTik Routers and Switches cost 90,000 Taka, or converting that figure to dollars is $1,000."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"No fees are required for licensing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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 Business19
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features. It would be beneficial to...
What is your primary use case for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
I mostly work with network equipment now, focusing mainly on routers. I work with FortiGates and MikroTik routers. When referring to FortiGate routers, I mean the firewalls, but not the enterprise-...
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

MikroTik CRS Series
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Sample Customers

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