TP-Link Omada Cloud-Based Controller
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Plans and prices
From TP-Link Omada Cloud-Based Controller's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Omada Cloud Essentials | Free | Unlimited devices and sites · core management features · compatible Omada access points, managed switches, and gateways · Lifetime free; no ongoing fees |
| Omada Cloud Standard | Priced on request | Unlimited devices and sites · advanced features · MSP multi-customer management · compatible Omada access points, managed switches, and gateways · Paid per-device license; price not stated on the page |
The facts
Each one read from TP-Link Omada Cloud-Based Controller's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud hosting
- The product page says Omada Cloud is hosted on AWS servers and maintained by TP-Link around the clock.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud reliability
- TP-Link says Cloud Standard uses redundant cloud servers and automated fault detection, and that configured network devices continue operating if the cloud connection drops.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The maker directs users to separate compatible-device lists for Cloud Standard and Cloud Essentials models.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The maker identifies small businesses, distributed offices, hotels, schools, restaurant groups, and managed service providers as use cases for its cloud controller.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Management features
- Listed features include multi-site management, user privilege assignment, abnormal-event notifications, batch configuration and firmware upgrades, and captive portal authentication.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Monitoring
- The controller provides real-time network status and traffic visibility, health scoring, topology views, client information, and traffic insights.checked 30 Sep 2026
- No on-site controller
- The cloud controller requires no physical controller or software installation at the business location.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The cloud-hosted controller centrally configures, monitors, and manages Omada access points, switches, and gateways across one or more sites.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Zero-touch provisioning
- Administrators can scan a device serial number to add and pre-configure devices remotely without an on-site IT visit.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- The product page identifies TP-Link Systems Inc. and affiliated companies as the product owners.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 1996checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Plan differences
- Cloud Standard adds MSP mode, IPS/IDS, deep packet inspection, PPSK, expanded VPN protocols, advanced portal authentication, WLAN optimization, and Open API access.checked 30 Sep 2026
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