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MikroTik Routers and Switches vs VyOS Universal Router comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 27, 2026

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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 (10th)
VyOS Universal Router
Ranking in Routers
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 17.2%, down from 23.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Universal Router is 4.1%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches17.2%
VyOS Universal Router4.1%
Other78.7%
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Featured Reviews

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…
AM
Senior Engineer at IP-PERFORMANCE LTD
Container automation has enabled complex routing and onboard services for mobile networks
The best features VyOS Universal Router offers are the ability to run containers and automation. The container and automation features within VyOS Universal Router have allowed me to run an extensive number of disparate containers that perform different functions, anything from running a MySQL database server on the platform within a container, or an Influx database as a container, or even a GPS proxy-based container that can receive a GPS signal from a platform router and proxy that out to a number of internal systems. VyOS Universal Router has positively affected me because it is both open source, actively developed, and a leading platform in routing, firewalling, and even switching if I want it to be. The addition of the container and security capabilities and the automation capabilities make it my first choice for a platform or solution development over and above commercial alternatives.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"Load balancing is one of the valuable features of the solution...In short, MikroTik provides a very user-friendly GUI option."
"The solution is stable."
"We have found this solution is quite robust and there are a lot of features in a small device."
"The two most valuable features to me are the firewall and traffic bonding."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"The addition of the container and security capabilities and the automation capabilities make it my first choice for a platform or solution development over and above commercial alternatives."
 

Cons

"The solution should improve the features of Wi-Fi 6 a little bit."
"The CPU load is too high. This causes the Internet to lag."
"Improvements could be made in terms of SD-WAN capabilities and zero-touch provisioning."
"The only issue is with the software."
"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 updates as well as the patches could be improved. I believe it would be beneficial to automate the process of router patching to avoid the need for manual checks. With automated patching, as long as the router is connected to the internet, it can automatically perform necessary updates. Failing to patch the router can leave me vulnerable to potential security threats."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"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."
"A web UI would be useful for VyOS Universal Router, but that is something that the community has been asking for for some time, yet has not been developed actively."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are not any external or hidden costs."
"A license is not required."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"When I compare the price of this solution to competitors it is priced a little high. There is not a license required for this solution."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
"This product is cheaper than competing products by other vendors."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
Construction Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Media 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 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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VyOS Universal Router?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been extremely favorable.
What needs improvement with VyOS Universal Router?
A web UI would be useful for VyOS Universal Router, but that is something that the community has been asking for for some time, yet has not been developed actively. There are alternative add-on pla...
What is your primary use case for VyOS Universal Router?
My main use case for VyOS Universal Router is that it is a very adaptive network-based platform that allows for complex, intricate routing-based requirements on many different platforms. I have use...
 

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VyOS Networks Iberia SL VyOS Universal Router
 

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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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