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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches
May 2024
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center 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.
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Featured Review
Simon Pelletier
A stable solution that is worth the money and easy to manage
Identifying devices and managing VLAN routing are areas where the solution has improved the functioning of my organization. It was easy to work in... Read more →
Mahmood Shah
Researched Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center but chose MikroTik Routers and Switches: Good load balancing and multi-routing with a good user interface
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Pros
"I have found the solution to be scalable.""The product is stable.""The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point.""An affordable and stable solution for small-medium companies.""The interface is very straightforward.""It integrates well.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good.""The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature."

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"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 cost and versatility are the solution's most valuable features. You can do anything with them if you know how to. The solution has a whole portfolio of routing features available.""MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage""The most valuable feature is controlling the bandwidth.""The solution is stable.""They use wireless and wired connections that include all of the features.""The most valuable feature is its bandwidth management ability.""We make use of a script that will automatically re-route traffic when connections are slow."

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Cons
"Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines.""FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram.""The product must improve the latency in the management center.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability.""The tool is not easy to use.""When there are many switches being used, the speed declines noticeably.""With IT products, there is always room for improvement.""The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved."

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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.""Sometimes, when I need to reboot or change software, MikroTik crashes.""In the Israeli market, we are in need of Hebrew support.""The product's setup process could be easier.""The initial setup is a bit complex.""Troubleshooting can be complex.""The ports could be improved, as certain areas may need to be terminated with a greater number of Ethernet ports. We initially faced challenges that hindered our network usage, especially with third-party applications that were not certified or supported. It took some time to streamline and resolve these issues.""MikroTik Routers and Switches needs to improve stability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
  • "This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
  • "It is reasonably priced."
  • "The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."

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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
    What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
    Top Answer:The initial setup was simple.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwi...
    Top Answer:The product has a mid-range price. Generally, switches are expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten.
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    What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
    Top Answer:Enabling management through Fortinet self-service could enhance the product by simplifying operations. Having a unified interface for managing all aspects would be beneficial. They could improve… more »
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    How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
    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 »
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    Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
    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 »
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    What do you like most about MikroTik Routers and Switches?
    Top Answer:We use the product for VPN.
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    Ranking
    16th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
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    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    273
    Rating
    7.9
    6th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    12,424
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    464
    Rating
    7.9
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    Overview

    With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

    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
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Insurance Company25%
    Renewables & Environment Company13%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
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    Comms Service Provider24%
    University11%
    Educational Organization11%
    Marketing Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business65%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews while MikroTik Routers and Switches is ranked 6th in Ethernet Switches with 62 reviews. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0, while MikroTik Routers and Switches is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". 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". Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Alaxala Ethernet Switches, whereas MikroTik Routers and Switches is most compared with Cisco Enterprise Routers, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Aruba Switches and Huawei Enterprise Routers. See our Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches report.

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