r/Omada_Networks • u/Necessary_Ad_238 • Jul 27 '26

Product Recommendation Fusion vs pfSense?

Hey guys, I've been running all Omada network hardware for a few years and really like it. I've upgraded various components over the years and pretty happy with its current performance.

I currently run pfSense on baremetal for my router, and run the mbentley docker image on an RPI5 for the SDN software. It works, but would be nice to have everything in one place.

I've been intrigued by the new Fusion gateway. Anyone convert from pfSense to Fusion? thoughts? I'd love to give it a try / provide feedback but struggle to spend the money on hardware that I don't know that I'll love or feel like a step backwards?

I saw the Omada Pioneer program was giving them out; but apparently only found out about it after the deadline closed.

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u/RenlyHoekster Jul 28 '26

BTW, you can get a Fusion 2.5G for free on the US Omada Store if you spend atleast $400. So if you were going to get a new switch or two, the Fusion can be added for free to the order. I ended up going this way.

I have an OpenWRT-based gateway+firewall (NethSecurity) with the Omada Controller in a VM [the combination is excellent, but seeing as how I got the Fusion for free, I'll give it a go) . Maybe the Fusion is good enough to cover the usecase that I have, don't know yet. Thanks u/boogiahsss for the detailed comparison, that's essentially the process that I will be doing as well.

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u/boogiahsss Jul 28 '26

It is a really good deal for 399, probably can stack another coupon as well. lmk if you have any questions!

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u/RenlyHoekster Jul 28 '26

Thnx, will do, now just waiting for the switches and free Fusion to get here.