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D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 5.7%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.8%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

MichaelNdwiga - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced network efficiency through features and demonstrate minimal downtime
One of the issues is the range of their products. They need to increase it. For example, if I want a 12-port switch that is fully managed, it's not easy to find. So, I have to opt for a 24-port switch that is fully managed, which might not be necessary as I only need 12 ports. So if they could increase the range of the switches in regards to the features, and the number of ports, that would be beneficial. So, that's the only potential improvement. The switches are perfect otherwise. Ideally, I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great.
John Balogh - PeerSpot reviewer
Centrally managed solution makes it easy to build one configuration and apply it to new devices
We have one or two UniFi switches, but they don't really compete with the Ciscos. It's a nice environment as far as keeping track of things and being able to manage ports, turn off rogue users, and stuff like that. The access points have been pretty convenient compared to Meraki, Lucent, Cisco, or any of the other bigger vendors that I used to deal with for other consulting projects. Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards. Their latest versions of access points are all Wi-Fi 6, and they don't take very much power when there aren't a lot of users. It's really easy to build one configuration and just apply it to new devices. It's a check mark box: Do I want this to be the staff VLAN, or the public VLAN, or the Voice over IP VLAN, or the security VLAN, or the house wiring VLAN, or the building logistics VLAN? You just check things off and then you make groups, so if you click on it, it applies all the appropriate things automatically. It makes it very easy. This solution is good for the prosumer, small office, medium office, under 500 people range, but probably over 50 people and maybe distributed around five or 10 sites. That's a pretty good sweet spot as far as the price for the equipment and the configurability, and it's just drop-dead reliable. It's been boring, which is what I love because I don't get any calls in the middle of the night that something isn't working.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The overall solution is best for any low-cost environment because of its cost-effectiveness."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature is VLAN."
"The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly."
"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches."
"The product is simple to manage."
"The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."
"The performance is good. They also have good prices."
"The product is seamless and robust."
"Good price point and very simple to use."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is a stable solution."
"I like the control one has with this solution."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and support Layer 3. They come with a user-friendly interface. If you're not familiar with the command-line interface or you wouldn't like to configure it by using the command line, they have a user-friendly interface that you can use. They also have good documentation about how to use these switches."
"The free support from Ubiquiti for UniFi Switches has been very good."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"The availability could be improved."
"Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability."
"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."
"It could be easier to scale on managed devices."
"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper. Improvements in the voltage facility, like increasing from 360 watts to 400 or 450 watts, would make them more competitive with other vendors."
"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."
"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."
"In future releases, I would like to see improved security and an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface)."
"Most configuration can be done on the GUI but sometimes you have to go under the hood and tweak on the CLI."
"The routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement."
"The documentation for command lines needs to be improved."
"In terms of improvement, sometimes we have bugs."
"There is room for improvement in terms fo customer service and support."
"Ubiquiti's technical support can be rated between seven and ten. They have a large customer base that sometimes faces issues due to a lack of know-how in managing the devices."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"Ubiquiti tends to end-of-life things faster than other companies do. Cisco tends to be in the 8-, 10-, 12-year time frame, and Ubiquiti tends to be in the 4- or 5-year time frame."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"It is an affordable solution."
"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"The price should be improved."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
"It's around $179 a device."
"The price could be improved."
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
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 ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

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UniFi Switches
 

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Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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