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89% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between HPE Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HPE Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The solution is very, very stable.""The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency.""We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure.""The solution performs well for its price.""I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.""HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure.""We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV."

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"The best part about MikroTik Routers is the price.""This solution is easy to configure and it's very flexible.""We use the product for VPN.""I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.""It's great for small businesses or home offices.""The pricing is very reasonable. It's not too expensive.""The setup is easy.""We have use cases like providing power over ethernet, as an access controller for Wi-Fi, and normal networking."

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Cons
"This solution needs to support software-defined networking.""They should release more updates for the solution.""The solution could be more stable.""It is not very stable.""The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper.""It would be helpful to have training available for this solution.""We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved.""The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming."

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"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.""Improvements could be made in terms of SD-WAN capabilities and zero-touch provisioning.""The product's setup process could be easier.""The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues.""Sometimes, when I need to reboot or change software, MikroTik crashes.""The manageability of the web-based UI needs to be improved.""MikroTik Routers and Switches needs to improve stability.""The solution's website isn't that good. When I go to it, I can't find what I'm looking for. However, if I go to a third party's website, I can easily find the information."

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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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  • "This product is a one-time purchase."
  • "In our last project, we used two hundred units and the price was approximately 500 Shekels ($140 USD)."
  • "There is no licensing fee in addition to the hardware, but we do pay an annual fee for support."
  • "This product is cheaper than competing products by other vendors."
  • "There are not any external or hidden costs."
  • "The price-performance is great."
  • "MikroTik is very cost-effective and quite good for the price. It performs very well. For one of our customers, the existing setup comprises Cisco Catalyst switches, and it is about 10 to 15 years old. We're looking into upgrading in a cost-effective way to get the performance and yet still be at par with the quality and expectations that customers have from Cisco. Price-wise, Cisco is really expensive, and customers are expecting something different than Cisco so that they can save on IT costs. They don't have the same budget that they had before when they installed Cisco products. That's why they're looking for a solution that can provide performance and features without too much money or investment. We're looking at some alternative brands, such as NETGEAR and MikroTik, to support our proposal."
  • "The main reason we use this solution is for the price — it's very cheap."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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 very… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,432
    Comparisons
    4,131
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    370
    Rating
    8.2
    6th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    12,424
    Comparisons
    7,981
    Reviews
    24
    Average Words per Review
    464
    Rating
    7.9
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    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    MikroTik Routers and Switches provide all the features necessary for network administrators to secure and monitor their networks and are suitable for companies of any size. The solution is ideal for creating Wi-Fi hotspots, connecting multiple servers, setting up firewalls and VPNs, and distributing bandwidth. MikroTik's user-friendly dashboard helps you interact easily with your hardware. With MikroTik's user interface, you can obtain real statistics by user or IP address and monitor bandwidth consumption.

    Benefits and Key Features of MikroTik Routers and Switches

    • Affordability: MikroTik routers and switches are very reasonably priced and offer features comparable to those of other higher priced solutions.

    • Highly customizable: Flexible scripting policies and configuration options enable users to enhance the functionality of MikroTik's various products. MikroTik routers also offer hotspot profiles, which allows admins to create different customizable guest user authentication profiles.

    • Consistency: All MikroTik routers have the same operating system and features, making it simple to migrate between different products.

    • Routing protocols: MikroTik provides several dynamic routing protocols that can be deployed to build robust and secure networks.

    • Built-in firewall: MikroTik offers a very powerful firewall implementation with multiple features, including state inspection, layer-7 protocol detection, and peer-to-peer protocols filtering.

    • Stability and robust performance: MikroTik routers and switches are long-lasting, resilient, and perform well.

    Reviews from Real Users

    MikroTik stands out among competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its reasonably priced products and its user-friendly user interface, which makes it easy to work and communicate with its hardware.

    Parameshwar P., a director at Navyug Networks, writes, "I like MikroTik's GUI. It's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI. Despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI. This is the most comfortable thing in my project that anyone can use easily. It’s effortless to maintain MikroTik routers because both screens make it very easy in GUI mode. You can easily interact with your hardware.”

    Rodney T., the chief solutions architect at Tech2go Strategic IT Solutions, says, "They are very good at providing the bandwidth for multi-tenants and multi-dwelling units. We're managing Wi-Fi hotspots for hundreds of locations, and the speed and performance are quite there. They also have very cheap 10G products that come with really good and flexible software. They are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities."

    A principal consultant at a tech services company notes, "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."

    Sample Customers
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
    Top Industries
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    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
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    Comms Service Provider24%
    University11%
    Educational Organization11%
    Marketing Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Media Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business65%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise41%
    Buyer's Guide
    HPE Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches
    May 2024
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    HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews while MikroTik Routers and Switches is ranked 6th in Ethernet Switches with 62 reviews. HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while MikroTik Routers and Switches is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "Allows to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening and offers good security features ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MikroTik Routers and Switches writes "A cost-effective networking solutions with a robust feature set, but its interface may have a steeper learning curve". HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Brocade Ethernet Switches, whereas MikroTik Routers and Switches is most compared with Cisco Enterprise Routers, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Aruba Switches and HPE Enterprise Routers. See our HPE Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches report.

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