We performed a comparison between Mikrotik Routers and Switches and Ubiquiti Unifi Switches based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Both of these solutions are very effective at what they do, are competitively priced, and are very user-friendly. Many users feel Mikrotik is outdated and has not done a good job staying current with the needs of today's rapidly changing business dynamic. Additionally, Mikrotik is not a usable solution for an enterprise-level organization. Therefore for this comparison, Ubiquiti Unifi Switches finish ahead of Mikrotik Routers and Switches.
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
"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."
"The tool's most valuable features are flexibility and configuration. It can be used in large setups."
"The radius and wireless features are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"I think they have very strong routers because they have multiple processors. I like its easy configuration with applications. For example, configuration with Linux, Iptables, and routing protocols."
"The stability is good."
"I've never had any issues with the solution."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is that once you buy them, you own them."
"Because it's a managed switch, I have the ability to set controls and configure traffic priorities, VLAN ports, etc."
"The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."
"It offers very good control."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
"It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The tool's most valuable feature is port security, which allows blocking/disabling ports. The ports also have PoE capability."
"The solution should improve the features of Wi-Fi 6 a little bit."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
"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."
"The initial setup could be easier."
"They should improve technical support and make direct access available to the customers."
"The product needs to include more power."
"The batch management could be improved."
"I don't like the product's performance."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches’s pricing could be less expensive."
"There is currently an issue with supply of switches which needs to be sorted out."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice. I'm not sure what the issue is. We're still trying to work out why we're having problems with the switches and the cutting of the power supply. The solution should look into this to see if there is something wrong with the product."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
"Most configuration can be done on the GUI but sometimes you have to go under the hood and tweak on the CLI."
"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."
"One area for improvement would be having a web interface directly on the device itself. That's the one thing that makes them more difficult for less experienced technicians to configure."
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MikroTik Routers and Switches is ranked 6th in Ethernet Switches with 62 reviews while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is ranked 3rd in Ethernet Switches with 43 reviews. MikroTik Routers and Switches is rated 7.8, while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is rated 8.2. 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". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches writes "Offers a good controller, seamless design and easy to deploy ". MikroTik Routers and Switches is most compared with Cisco Enterprise Routers, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Aruba Switches, Huawei Enterprise Routers and Juniper MX Series Routers, whereas Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Switches, Aruba Switches, Meraki MS Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches. See our MikroTik Routers and Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches report.
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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 gateway quickly if needed. Ubiquiti provides mesh networking with seamlessly traversed APs that have no noticeable issues. I especially like that Unifi has a mobile app, making it easy for me to check on my sites, but also to configure APs individually. The Ubiquiti Unifi price point is also fair. One disadvantage of the Ubiquiti Unifi switches is its AP provisioning; if you need to make any changes, the AP has to go offline, which can interrupt business operations and be very disruptive. Also, the metrics can be a little challenging to understand even though they are easy to find.
MikroTik’s script-based management helps administrators automate repetitive or routine tasks. Administrators also have the ability to modify configuration on a packet level, allowing them to allocate bandwidth to areas with higher traffic rates. Because the underlying MikroTik RouterOS is the same across all hardware models, potential customers can test configurations and deployment on other, cheaper equipment before making the decision to commit to a more expensive hardware option. Overall, MikroTik is an affordable solution, and it also has a licensing system that is straightforward. Besides being cost-effective, MikroTik has a user-friendly GUI, includes a built-in firewall, has routing protocols, NAT, SFP support, and gigabit ethernet. It is suitable for both small and medium-sized companies. And most importantly, it is highly customizable, allowing you to write powerful scripts to enhance functions.
Conclusion: While both Ubiquiti Unifi and MikroTik offer routers and switches, I think MikroTik has more granular flexibility and customizability than Ubiquiti. However, I think even though Ubiquiti can be considered more rigid than MikroTik, it offers a smoother and better user experience.
Analyzing the two hardware, Mikrotik has the advantage of its anticipation.
He was one of the first to create a simple interface, making it more complex for those users who required more power to control their equipment.
Although UBNT has grown as a brand, its power is based on the unification of products and not a specific one. For me that simple reason, they make Mikrotik a rank higher than UBNT.