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MikroTik Routers and Switches vs VyOS Platform comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

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 (9th)
VyOS Platform
Ranking in Routers
16th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 20.3%, down from 25.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Platform is 0.9%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches20.3%
VyOS Platform0.9%
Other78.8%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

Rivka Alexander - PeerSpot reviewer
Content Specialist 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…
Borislav Andric - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at Navigator CORPORATION LLC
The product is free, and the initial setup is easy, but it is missing some features, and it is not stable
The product is missing some features. Some features are not implemented the way we expect them to be. The tool doesn’t have the same quality as other commercial vendors like Cisco. There were some problems with IPsec. For a long time, the tool did not support VTI tunnels. I also faced some problems with some specific networking solutions. I couldn’t set the source IP. I would like to have a hardware solution in the future.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like MikroTik's GUI; it's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI, and despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI."
"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"Everything just works easy and fine."
"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 initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes."
"The solution offers very good multi-routing."
"The deployment process of MikroTik routers and switches is very convenient since it is not command-driven and comes with a graphical user interface, making it much easier to operate."
"It is an open-source product."
 

Cons

"Troubleshooting can be complex."
"I would like to see some content filtering with MikroTik Routers and Switches."
"It would be better for me if I could establish filter rules within MikroTik. Also, there is no automatic backup option in the MikroTik setup, so adding it would be beneficial."
"Wireless throughput has not kept up with the competition."
"They lack the extended warranty for the equipment. They only provide a warranty for one year as compared to the other vendors who offer a warranty for three years, five years, and lifetime, etc."
"The CPU load is too high. This causes the Internet to lag."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"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."
"The product is missing some features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is a one-time purchase."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"A license is not required."
"In our company, we are using MikroTik without a license...However, we are planning to buy their services and subscriptions."
"The price is affordable."
"The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
Construction Company
26%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

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.
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Sample Customers

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