# Cisco Routers vs MikroTik Comparison

| | Cisco Routers | MikroTik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 90 | 30 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (77.8% of reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Routers | MikroTik | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (86 reviews) | 9.6 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (35 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (84 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Routers

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### MikroTik

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Networking Hardware](https://www.g2.com/categories/networking-hardware)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Routers | MikroTik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.1% | 0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 11.1% | 0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 77.8% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Routers

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 18.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.1%
- **Security and Investigations:** 9.1%
- **Retail:** 9.1%
- **Paper & Forest Products:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Government Relations:** 9.1%
- **Construction:** 9.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 9.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1%

#### MikroTik

No data available

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco Routers

- [Huawei Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-routers/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Juniper Networks Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/juniper-networks-routers/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [Netgear Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router](https://www.g2.com/products/netgear-nighthawk-m1-mobile-router/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Datto Networking](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-networking/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [HPE Networking Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-networking-switches/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Netgear Orbi Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/netgear-orbi-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Juniper Networks Switching](https://www.g2.com/products/juniper-networks-switching/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Huawei Ethernet Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-ethernet-switches/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Dell Ethernet Networking Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-ethernet-networking-switches/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Huawei WLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-wlan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews)

### Alternatives to MikroTik

- [Huawei Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-routers/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Cisco Catalyst Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-catalyst-switches/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (149 reviews)
- [Juniper Networks Routers](https://www.g2.com/products/juniper-networks-routers/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [Netgear Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router](https://www.g2.com/products/netgear-nighthawk-m1-mobile-router/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-wireless-lan-controllers/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Datto Networking](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-networking/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Netgear Orbi Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/netgear-orbi-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Huawei Ethernet Switches](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-ethernet-switches/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Juniper Networks Switching](https://www.g2.com/products/juniper-networks-switching/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Huawei WLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-wlan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco Routers

- Title: [Are Cisco routers good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-cisco-routers-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Amazing quality and smooth running and internet connection."

### MikroTik

- Title: [What is MikroTik used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mikrotik-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "MikroTik is a software that helps you to manage your network and internet. You can use MikroTik to set up routers, switches, and wireless systems for..."
- Title: [Are MikroTik routers safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-mikrotik-routers-safe) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "MikroTik routers are not safe by default, but they can be made safer by following some basic security practices. MikroTik routers are often targeted by..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-routers-vs-mikrotik)