OpenVPN Access Server vs. Perimeter 81

OpenVPN Access Server

Perimeter 81

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
Perimeter 81	Score 8.4 out of 10	N/A	Perimeter 81 is a Zero Trust Network as a Service from the company of the same name in Tel Aviv, designed to simplify secure network, cloud and application access for the modern and distributed workforce.	$10 per month per user

Pricing

OpenVPN Access Server

Perimeter 81

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

Essentials: $10
per month per user
Premium: $15
per month per user
Premium Plus: $20
per month per user
Enterprise: Custom

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
OpenVPN Access Server	Perimeter 81
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.

+$50 per month per gateway. Discounts available for annual pricing.

More Pricing Information

Community Pulse
	OpenVPN Access Server	Perimeter 81
Top Pros	Pro Stable connection Pro Easy setup Pro Free users	Pro Factor authentication Pro Wi fi Pro Layer of security
Top Cons	Minus 3rd party apps Minus Limited functionality Minus Error logs	Minus Free trial Minus No free trial

Features

OpenVPN Access Server

Perimeter 81

Identity Management

Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
	OpenVPN Access Server - Ratings	Perimeter 81 10.0 1 Ratings 8% above category average
Multi-Factor Authentication	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings

Zero Trust Security

Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
	OpenVPN Access Server - Ratings	Perimeter 81 9.8 1 Ratings 10% above category average
Continuous Verification	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Admin Access Control	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings

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	OpenVPN Access Server	Perimeter 81
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Medium-sized Companies	Check Point Quantum Security Gateway Score 9.2 out of 10	Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
	OpenVPN Access Server	Perimeter 81
Likelihood to Recommend	8.0 (1 ratings)	7.8 (2 ratings)

User Testimonials
	OpenVPN Access Server	Perimeter 81
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	Perimeter 81 I'd suggest that Perimeter81 is recommended when you want something that is easy to administrate, with little maintenance, unlike a VPN/secure network that you host and manage internally. We've had incidents when there has been downtime at Perimeter81, which has effectively locked us out of some of our secure services (anything locked down via IP). They have made improvements to their infrastructure and it seems to have improved in recent months, but this is something to keep in mind for critical connections Incentivized Will Emmerson Chief Information Officer Read full review
Pros	OpenVPN Secure Easy setup 2 free users automatic updates Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Perimeter 81 Simple easy to read icon. You can hover over and see if you are logged in via the systems tray on your computer. Easy to switch between regions around the world. Incentivized John Ging Solutions Consultant 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	Perimeter 81 Customer support was lacking before, now seems better. Had much difficulty using Chrome as my browser to install the app. Increase the throughput speeds at time would be nicer. Incentivized John Ging Solutions Consultant 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	Perimeter 81 In the beginning, it was a bit rough getting it to work and getting any kind of quality support from customer service. But recently they really improved their service and customer service. I believe they raise 100M in new funding which provides them the resources to make a better product with better tools and a better help desk. Incentivized John Ging Solutions Consultant 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	Perimeter 81 I think it is just a cost of doing business. I don't think the cost is too prohibitive. We also use it as an example of what a small cost can provide big protection for your security. Incentivized John Ging Solutions Consultant Read full review
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