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NordVPN vs. OpenVPN Access Server

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NordVPN
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
NordVPN by Nord Security is a virtual private network (VPN) solution for individuals or small businesses with a limited number of devices. With 5100 servers across the globe, NordVPN aims to bring users both security and speed.
$11.95
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…
$70
per month 5 connections (minimum)
Pricing
NordVPNOpenVPN Access Server
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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
NordVPNOpenVPN Access Server
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice includes VPN for up to 6 devices per account. Price is discounted for annual or bi-annual subscriptions. The subscription comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. NordVPN offers discounts for students.Price decreases if paid yearly.
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Community Pulse
NordVPNOpenVPN Access Server
Considered Both Products
NordVPN

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OpenVPN Access Server
Matt Bergevin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Bergevin
IT Program manager
Chose OpenVPN Access Server
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 …
Features
NordVPNOpenVPN Access Server
Virtual Private Network
Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Product A and Product B
NordVPN
9.5
3 Ratings
8% above category average
OpenVPN Access Server
7.4
1 Ratings
17% below category average
AES 256-bit Encryption10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Kill Switch10.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multi-Platform Support10.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Split Tunneling9.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
IP Address Masking9.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
No-Logs Policy10.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Multiple Server Locations9.73 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Automatic Wi-Fi Protection9.33 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Simultaneous Connections10.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Customer Support Services8.12 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
NordVPNOpenVPN Access Server
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(6 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.7
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NordVPNOpenVPN Access Server
Likelihood to Recommend
Nord Security
It's very good for QA of applications where geolocation is a variable. Additionally it allows us to access resources only available in certain regions. In terms of market research, it allows us to review ads displayed by competitors in a certain locations.
Sara Rudman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sara Rudman
Full-Stack Digital Marketer & Accessibility Expert
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OpenVPN
OpenVPN is great for anyone who needs to access internal company resources while away from the office. For us, it's useful for our office staff if they need to work from home for a day or are at a work conference. I can see where it would not be helpful if you didn't store much on your intranet, but we do, so it's very helpful.
Matt Bergevin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Bergevin
IT Program manager
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Pros
Nord Security
  • NordVPN provide the best firewall protection.
  • Make your online surfing and experience more safe and secured.
  • NordVPN hide you prom all kinds of online threat.
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OpenVPN
  • Secure
  • Easy setup
  • 2 free users
  • automatic updates
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Cons
Nord Security
  • Add more locations in Latam
  • It is really difficult to configure the Open VPN
  • Sometimes it takes a long time to connect to a server
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Anonymous
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OpenVPN
  • None, it accomplishes everything we need it for.
Matt Bergevin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Bergevin
IT Program manager
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Usability
Nord Security
I loved the NordVPN dedicted IP and p2p and the vast region this tool covers so without doubt this is a greata tool and I would recommand everyone to use it even for personal or proffessional use! This is a must have considering all the security and AI led warfare attacks are going on at the moment!
IG
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OpenVPN
We've never had any issues with usability. The UI is very intuitive, and our general user base (which is not very tech-savvy) can use OpenVPN with two clicks since we have SAML set up. It's the easiest thing ever for them, and I don't know how we'd even begin to improve on it.
Matt Bergevin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Bergevin
IT Program manager
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Alternatives Considered
Nord Security
NordVPN has a number of partner companies, e.g. Revolut, N26, etc. which all offer NordVPN as a perk. I use it for that very reason. I haven't seen other products have a such a wide network of partners.
Sara Rudman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sara Rudman
Full-Stack Digital Marketer & Accessibility Expert
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OpenVPN
We found OpenVPN to be more cost-effective vs Azure. In addition, it was easier to install, deploy, and manage
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Nord Security
  • My work load is more improve and easy now
  • great protection from online threat.
  • speed is little bit slow but i can managed.
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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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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