ExpressVPN vs. OpenVPN Access Server

ExpressVPN

OpenVPN Access Server

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
ExpressVPN	Score 8.2 out of 10	N/A	ExpressVPN headquartered in the British Virgin Islands offers privacy and security apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and routers.	$12.95 per month
OpenVPN Access Server	Score 8.6 out of 10	N/A	OpenVPN headquartered in Pleasanton allows users to create secure access to a private network in the cloud or on-premise with Access Server. Access Server is available to deploy directly on various cloud platforms like Amazon AWS, Google GCP, Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean, and also available as ready-to-deploy virtual appliances for Microsoft HyperV and VMWare ESXi. Alternately, OpenVPN Access Server Virtual Appliance is a full-featured secure network tunneling VPN virtual appliance solution…	$75 per month

Pricing

ExpressVPN

OpenVPN Access Server

Editions & Modules

12 Months: $8.32
per month
6 Months: $9.99
per month
1 Month: $12.95
per month

10 Connections: $75.00
per month
25 Connections: $150.00
per month
50 Connections: $219.00
per month
100 Connections: $300.00
per month
250 Connections: $575.00
per month
500 Connections: $1,095.00
per month
1,000 Connections: $1,560.00
per month
2,000 Connections: $3,100.00
per month
0-2 Connections: Free

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
ExpressVPN	OpenVPN Access Server
Free Trial
Yes	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

All plans include all ExpressVPN apps, 24/7 customer support, and high-speed unlimited bandwidth. All plans are covered by a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 30 days of service.

The first 2 users are free, but there is a 10 user minimum. Price decreases if paid yearly.

More Pricing Information

Community Pulse
	ExpressVPN	OpenVPN Access Server
Considered Both Products	ExpressVPN No answer on this topic	OpenVPN Access Server Verified User Professional Chose OpenVPN Access Server We found OpenVPN to be more cost-effective vs Azure. In addition, it was easier to install, deploy, and manage. Incentivized Helpful?
Top Pros	Pro Safe to use Pro Cross platform support Pro Excellent security	Pro Stable connection Pro Easy setup Pro Free users
Top Cons	Minus Multi device Minus Better connectivity Minus Multiple websites	Minus 3rd party apps Minus Limited functionality Minus Error logs

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	ExpressVPN	OpenVPN Access Server
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User Ratings
	ExpressVPN	OpenVPN Access Server
Likelihood to Recommend	10.0 (1 ratings)	8.0 (1 ratings)

User Testimonials
	ExpressVPN	OpenVPN Access Server
Likelihood to Recommend	ExpressVPN I leave it connected all the time, whether I am browsing or not. It is a safety switch that needs to be engaged constantly to protect my computer from anyone or any organization wishing to gather data on my activity. My research suggested that a VPN may slow my search speed, but I have not found that to be the case. In fact, I can not even tell the difference in search speed when I am connected to the VPN or disconnected. Incentivized MN Mike Nugent Quality Manager Read full review	OpenVPN We used it to connect our two offices together. It aids in secure file transfer for remote users. Some of the 3rd party software is only allowed to run on specific IP addresses due to the license and this is a way that remote users can utilize that software without being on-site Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	ExpressVPN ExpressVPN was easy to install, and simple to connect to a VPN network. ExpressVPN is available for multiple platforms and multiple browsers. The price is reasonable for the added level of security it provides. Incentivized MN Mike Nugent Quality Manager Read full review	OpenVPN Secure Easy setup 2 free users automatic updates Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	ExpressVPN I would like the disconnect to be instantaneous. It is not. Incentivized MN Mike Nugent Quality Manager Read full review	OpenVPN some times error logs are not clear Configuring 3rd party apps can sometimes be problematic Limited functionality for iPhone users, but I believe that is due to an apple issue. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	ExpressVPN I took a look at NordVPN, but the ratings for ExpressVPN were higher. More servers and faster transfer times made it a simple decision. I am glad I made the right choice. Incentivized MN Mike Nugent Quality Manager Read full review	OpenVPN We found OpenVPN to be more cost-effective vs Azure. In addition, it was easier to install, deploy, and manage Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Return on Investment	ExpressVPN My customers are happy that I am using every security measure available. Increased sales. Productivity has not decreased, while security level has increased. The initial cost was reasonable. Incentivized MN Mike Nugent Quality Manager Read full review	OpenVPN Only 2 free users, it would be nice if they would expand to 5. Easy way to establish a VPN backbone between two locations Great for work at home or BCP events. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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