OpenVPN Access Server vs. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server

32 Reviews and Ratings

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

51 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
OpenVPN Access Server	Score 8.4 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)
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access	Score 8.3 out of 10	N/A	GlobalProtect™ delivers the protection of next-generation security platform to the mobile workforce in order to stop targeted cyberattacks, evasive application traffic, phishing, malicious websites, command-and-control traffic, and known and unknown threats.	N/A

Pricing

OpenVPN Access Server

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Editions & Modules

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

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
OpenVPN Access Server	Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
Yes	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

Price decreases if paid yearly.

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Community Pulse
	OpenVPN Access Server	Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

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User Ratings
	OpenVPN Access Server	Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Likelihood to Recommend	8.0 (1 ratings)	10.0 (6 ratings)
Usability	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (1 ratings)

User Testimonials
	OpenVPN Access Server	Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Likelihood to Recommend	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	Palo Alto Networks I still think Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best SASE/SSE product out there. It just has such good granular controls and up to date security definitions that you can feel absolutely secure in your purchase. GlobalProtect was a lifesaver for me when COVID hit so yes I had to work my butt off to get it up and running quickly and as secure as I possibly could but it worked amazing and had excellent performance after we got it running and tied to MFA, certificates and security policies. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	OpenVPN Secure Easy setup 2 free users automatic updates Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Palo Alto Networks A secure end-to-end network with virtualization to be able to choose the port of our interest and an opening of the same. Monthly updates that are sufficient, automatic updates that allow us not to have to do the manual implementation. Prisma allows automatically opens an IPsec/SSL VPN connection to Prisma Access. Is flexible and scalable Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	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	Palo Alto Networks With all of it's unique features it does take some time to get folks up to speed in regards to supporting/managing the software. Doesn't always play nice with non Palo Alto software. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Usability	OpenVPN No answers on this topic	Palo Alto Networks I still say that Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best. I love their GUI, their policies are easy to manage, the sales team is VERY helpful (especially when support is not). I still recommend them to everyone I talk to. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	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	Palo Alto Networks The McAfee product really isn’t a great option. The configuration is a nightmare and requires a lot of time. The policy management has a high learning curve. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Return on Investment	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	Palo Alto Networks It is extremely easy to manage who has remote access in our organization now. It has allowed us to more fluidly get remote workers up and running. Another tool to mange is never a good thing and the Panorama UI could use a little work. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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