mikrotik

What mikrotik does

MikroTik (legal entity SIA Mikrotīkls) is a Latvian privately held networking equipment manufacturer founded in 1996 in Riga, operating as a horizontal vendor across ISP, enterprise, SMB, IoT, and consumer segments. The company's core technology is RouterOS, a proprietary modular networking operating system that powers a RouterBOARD hardware platform spanning Ethernet routers, switches, wireless systems, LTE/5G products, IoT gateways, and 60 GHz links — totaling over 250 distinct product units. MikroTik leverages third-party silicon including Marvell Prestera switch chips, ARM CPUs, and increasingly Ampere server-class processors, with proprietary Layer 3 hardware offloading and a special RouterOS Edition for Storage (ROSE) for the RDS2216 data server.

MikroTik monetizes almost exclusively through one-time hardware and perpetual software license sales, with no subscription fees for RouterOS features and free software updates for the product lifetime or a minimum of five years. Products are priced materially below enterprise incumbents — flagship 100G hardware (CCR2216 router, CRS518/CRS520/CRS804 switches) retails from $799 to $2,795 — while routing/switching/wireless accessories and modules span $39 to $349. A complementary revenue stream comes from certified training delivered through MikroTik Academies and Training Centers, issuing over 30,000 certificates annually.

Distribution is channel-led through a global network of authorized distributors and value-added resellers, supplemented by direct website sales with retailer/distributor locator functionality. Customers include ISPs, government and research networks (e.g., pan-European research, genomics), telecom operators, SMBs, and individual users; named deployments span extreme environments including space research, ocean research, and Mount Everest. The company has pursued recent expansion into 400G AI-cluster switching, integrated storage/compute appliances, and Wi-Fi 7 — supported by 2024 partnerships with Ampere (server CPUs) and KaaIoT (IoT cloud). Revenue and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

mikrotik

Legal name

SIA Mikrotīkls

Website

https://mikrotik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MikroTik is a Latvian private networking hardware and software manufacturer, founded in 1996, that designs routers, switches, wireless systems, and IoT devices powered by its proprietary RouterOS operating system, serving ISPs, enterprises, SMBs, and consumers across 120+ countries via a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Equipment

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Wi‑Fi Controllers & WLAN Gateways (On‑prem/Virtual) (HDAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG), Wireless Networking Services (Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G) (BPAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Network routing equipment
• Wireless networking systems
• Enterprise switches
• Networking operating system
• Cellular networking products

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: MikroTik's primary revenue stream comes from selling networking hardware including routers, switches, wireless systems, LTE/5G products, IoT devices, and accessories. Products are sold through distributors globally with direct-to-customer website sales.
2. RouterOS Software Licenses: RouterOS software licensing fees. The End User License Agreement indicates base license purchases, upgrade packages, and feature packages. Software updates are included for the life of the product or minimum 5 years from purchase.
3. Training and Certification: MikroTik offers certified training programs worldwide through training centers and academies. More than 30,000 MikroTik certificates are issued annually for students who graduate from certified training courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MikroTik manufactures and sells networking hardware including routers, switches, wireless systems, LTE/5G products, IoT devices, and accessories, all powered by their proprietary RouterOS operating system. The company serves ISPs, enterprises, and small business/home users with over 250 different product units spanning from compact home access points to carrier-grade infrastructure equipment. Software updates for RouterOS are included free for the life of the product or minimum 5 years, with no subscription fees or paywalls for software features.

Product overview

MikroTik is a Latvian network equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of routers, switches, and wireless systems for home, enterprise, and ISP deployments. The product line centers on proprietary RouterOS and SwitchOS operating systems with no subscription fees. Key products include the CCR2216 flagship router with 100G/25G connectivity and L3 hardware offloading; the CRS518 100G enterprise switch with 16x 25G ports; the CRS326 and CRS354 switch families offering Gigabit to 40G options with PoE variants; the ROSE Data Server (RDS2216) combining 100G networking with NVMe storage in a single appliance; and specialized SFP/QSFP modules and direct attach cables for high-speed connectivity. Mobile management is provided through MikroTik Pro, Home, and VPN apps, while WinBox provides desktop configuration. The portfolio spans from compact home access points (hAP series) to carrier-grade infrastructure with products used globally by ISPs, enterprises, and in challenging environments including space research and Mount Everest expeditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ROSE Data Server (RDS2216) High-performance all-in-one storage, 100G networking, and container platform for enterprise environments with 20x U.2 NVMe storage slots and RouterOS v7 Special ROSE edition.
• RouterOS

Quantifiable outcome

• Enterprises can potentially save millions of dollars by leveraging MikroTik infrastructure instead of traditional enterprise vendors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• AmperecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024MikroTik and Ampere co-development partnership announced September 2024 to develop a new line of products featuring Ampere Cloud Native Processors. The collaboration aims to bring high-performance networking with server-class CPUs to data centers, cloud service providers, edge computing specialists, and IT professionals. Products will combine MikroTik's RouterOS with Ampere's cloud-native processors for enterprise and data center applications.
• KaaIoTcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Partnership announced July 2024 to make asset tracking and management easier for businesses. KaaIoT cloud handles the data management layer with features to simplify asset tracking operations. Integration allows Kaa to work with MikroTik KNOT gateways, enabling companies to optimize resource utilization, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency.
• JRS Global TechnologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor of IT networking hardware and telecom solutions. Distributes MikroTik products including routers, switches, and accessories in the Canadian market. Products available include CCR2116-12G-4S+, RB5009UG+S+IN, and hEX S (RB760iGS).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arista Networks: Data center switching incumbent. As MikroTik launches 100G/400G switches (CRS518, CRS804, CRS812) and the ROSE Data Server, Arista's 7000-series becomes the reference competitor in cloud and hyperscale RFPs, with Arista EOS and telemetry as differentiators MikroTik must match.
• Cisco Systems: Broad incumbent that MikroTik explicitly positions against on price-performance. Cisco's Catalyst, ISR, and Meraki portfolios span the same enterprise routing, switching, and wireless categories, but at materially higher ASPs and with subscription/ licensing — MikroTik's go-to-market is essentially a cost-disruption play against Cisco's install base.
• Juniper Networks: Enterprise and service provider networking incumbent competing with MikroTik in ISP and enterprise routing/switching. Juniper's MX, EX, and QFX lines overlap directly with MikroTik's CCR and CRS families, and the two are frequently compared in ISP RFPs.
• Fortinet: Enterprise networking and security incumbent. Fortinet's FortiGate and FortiSwitch portfolios overlap with MikroTik's routing and switching combined with firewall/VPN capabilities, and Fortinet is a frequent alternative buyer choice in the same enterprise RFPs where MikroTik competes on cost.

Direct peers

• Ubiquiti Networks: Closest direct peer — Ubiquiti sells routers, switches, and wireless gear at disruptive price-performance points to ISPs, WISPs, and prosumers under UniFi, EdgeMAX, and AirMAX. Same go-to-market DNA as MikroTik (community, training/certification ecosystem, no recurring software fees on much of the portfolio), competing head-to-head in 60 GHz, Wi-Fi, and switching.
• TP-Link: Direct competitor in the home/SMB router, Wi-Fi, and SOHO switch categories. TP-Link overlaps with MikroTik's hAP, hEX, and CRS lines on price, channel (mass retail + distributor), and feature set, particularly in EMEA and emerging markets where MikroTik is strongest.
• Cambium Networks: Direct peer in wireless broadband and fixed wireless access, especially for WISP and ISP customers. Cambium's ePMP, cnPilot, and cnMaestro overlap with MikroTik's wireless systems and RouterOS-managed outdoor APs in the same service-provider channel.
• Netgear: Direct peer in SMB and prosumer networking. Netgear's Insight-managed switches and Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points overlap with MikroTik's CRS and hAP lines, and both target the same value-conscious enterprise channel.
• D-Link: Direct peer in consumer and SMB networking. D-Link competes with MikroTik across switches, Wi-Fi, and routers in retail and distribution channels, with similar price-based positioning though less carrier-grade depth.

Emerging players

• Edgecore Networks: White-box and ODM networking vendor supplying 100G/400G switches. Edgecore competes with MikroTik at the silicon-and-form-factor level (broadcom/Marvell-based hardware) and increasingly in open-networking data center deployments that complement MikroTik's ROSE/CRS roadmaps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mikrotik_com
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mikrotik
• Facebookfacebook.com/the.network.center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mikrotik

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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