OpenVPN Access Server vs. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

OpenVPN Access Server

Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
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
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access	Score 8.7 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

Additional Details

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

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Community Pulse
	OpenVPN Access Server	Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Top Pros	Pro Stable connection Pro Easy setup Pro Free users	Pro Easily managed Pro Complete control Pro Configuration options
Top Cons	Minus 3rd party apps Minus Limited functionality Minus Error logs	Minus Remote device Minus Remote access Minus Vice versa

Best Alternatives
	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)	8.1 (5 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 Depending on the complexity of your equipment, devices, the network you are with, the size of your company, or the budget you are willing to pay, you should consider buying Prisma. I have in mind that it is a tool to make the leap to extra security for your devices; it is a complex tool that cannot be learned in a single day. Without a doubt, I would recommend her to a company that has a proven track record and knows what it wants. 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 Complete control and configuration of iOS devices across our network. Great username options in the latest version to help keep our devices organized and easy to manage. Easy to enroll devices to connect to the VPN. 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 It lags a bit on new features It is best used with an entire Palo Alto environment 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 management of connections is much more seamless with the Palo tool. AnyConnect was always a nightmare to get in and manage individual connections to what can and cannot be accessed based on IP addresses. We ended going with the newer methodology of remote access so that our users would be authenticated prior to entering login credentials. 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 allowed us to pass very strict audits from the world's largest banks. It was easy for our IT department to implement. Incentivized George Theofanous Director of Services Read full review
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