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Lumen IP VPN Service vs. OpenVPN Access Server

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Lumen IP VPN Service

OpenVPN Access Server

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    Lumen IP VPN Service

    		N/AN/ALumen IP VPN Service (replacing the former CenturyLink® MPLS) service delivers global any-to-any connectivity over a variety of connection types. Internet, voice and data can be delivered via flexible converged connectivity. Connects global locations with private predictable performance. • Security and Compliance​ - Security features inherent from private network architecture​ • Reliability​ - Predictable performance with SLAs independent from the Internet​ • Control​ -…N/A

    OpenVPN Access Server

    Score8.6 out of 10
    		N/AOpenVPN 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…

    $27

    per month 3 connections (minimum)

    Pricing
    Lumen IP VPN ServiceOpenVPN Access Server
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    3-99 Connections
    $9
    per month per connection
    2,000 Connections
    $3,100.00
    per month per connection
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Lumen IP VPN ServiceOpenVPN Access Server
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—More connections reduces cost per connection, as does going with an annual plan versus a monthly price.
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    Features
    Lumen IP VPN ServiceOpenVPN Access Server
    Virtual Private Network
    Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Lumen IP VPN Service and OpenVPN Access Server
    Feature
    Lumen IP VPN Service
    -
    Ratings
    OpenVPN Access Server
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    6% below category average
    AES 256-bit Encryption00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Kill Switch00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Multi-Platform Support00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Split Tunneling00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    IP Address Masking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    No-Logs Policy00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Multiple Server Locations00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Automatic Wi-Fi Protection00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Simultaneous Connections00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Customer Support Services00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Lumen IP VPN ServiceOpenVPN Access Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Lumen IP VPN ServiceOpenVPN Access Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Lumen Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    OpenVPN
    If you looking for a reliable, light weight and secure VPN server, than OpenVPN Access Server is the one. Easy to install and manage, OpenVPN will provide secure remote connections, with a very good integration with almost all LDAP directories, for user management. With my experience, I don't see any scenario that OpenVPN won't be able to handle.
    Incentivized
    Luiz Eduardo Garcia
    System Administrator
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    Pros
    Lumen Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    OpenVPN
    • Speed of logging in.
    • Lengthy session times.
    • Ease of troubleshooting.
    Incentivized
    Matt Bergevin
    IT Program manager
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    Cons
    Lumen Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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
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    Usability
    Lumen Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    OpenVPN
    Whatever console or firewall you are running OpenVPN Access Server, it's configuration is very easy to do. You can create multiple tunnels, with different pourposes and authetication methods. It also has a quick and easy view of the connections opened, with possible actions, such as a very efficient kill switch and reconnect options.
    Incentivized
    Luiz Eduardo Garcia
    System Administrator
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    Alternatives Considered
    Lumen Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    OpenVPN
    OpenVPN had a better UI and usability for our team. It was more straightforward, had better SAML integration, and allowed our team to be on the VPN and on our network in seconds. We had some issues getting Nord to work for our use cases, and have run into pretty much zero issues with OpenVPN.
    Incentivized
    Matt Bergevin
    IT Program manager
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    Return on Investment
    Lumen Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    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
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