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 Many users feel Mikrotik is outdated and has not done a good job staying current with the needs of today's rapidly changing business dynamic.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.
"The flexible IP firewall and IP network address translation make it very easy to give access to internal services."
"It has a lot of features. I haven't explored them all yet."
"We have not had any downtime with it. It has been a solid performer that way."
"The solution offers very good multi-routing."
"It's great for small businesses or home offices."
"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."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"It's been working fine, it's been stable, and there are no interruptions."
"Because it's a managed switch, I have the ability to set controls and configure traffic priorities, VLAN ports, etc."
"The solution is very reliable and stable."
"The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable."
"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down."
"I like the control one has with this solution."
"The two most valuable features are the remote access user and the side-to-side connection."
"The most valuable feature for us is the VPN."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
"I would like to have the option of having multiple logins."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"The solution needs to improve its security firewalls and mirror that of, for example, Sophos, or FortiGate."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
"The solution needs to offer better documentation."
"The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues."
"Sometimes, when I need to reboot or change software, MikroTik crashes."
"There is currently an issue with supply of switches which needs to be sorted out."
"The price could be lower."
"It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network."
"It would be nice if there was a way to label all of the ports on it so that I could include information about where the various connections go."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"The solution needs to improve its documentation because it is quite poor."
"I think they need to provide a better firewall solution."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
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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.