Pros and Cons of OpenVPN Access Server 2025

Name: Best VPN for Your Business (Cisco AnyConnect, Citrix Gateway, OpenVPN Access Server)
Uploaded: 2022-07-28T15:00:02.000Z
Duration: 3 min 43 s
Description: In this video, the TrustRadius team goes over some of the best VPN providers out there - including OpenVPN Access Server - and how they stack up against each other.

Overview

What is OpenVPN Access Server?

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,…

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Great VPN server for small to medium business

Rating: 8 out of 10

May 5, 2022

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We use OpenVPN as a way to connect our two offices together and to connect back to the office when working remotely.

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Professional

5 years of experience

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Pricing

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10 Connections

$75.00

Cloud

per month

25 Connections

$150.00

Cloud

per month

50 Connections

$219.00

Cloud

per month

Entry-level set up fee?

No setup fee

For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://openvpn.net/pricing/

Offerings

Free Trial
Free/Freemium Version
Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

$70 per month 5 connections (minimum)

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Product Demos

Introduction to OpenVPN Access Server Logs - V 2.7.5

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Introduction to OpenVPN Access Server Logs - V 2.7.5

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Product Details

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What is OpenVPN Access Server?

OpenVPN Access Server is a full-featured SSL VPN software solution that integrates OpenVPN server capabilities, enterprise management capabilities, simplified OpenVPN Connect UI, and OpenVPN Client software packages that accommodate Windows, MAC, and Linux, mobile OS (Android and iOS) environments. OpenVPN Access Server supports a wide range of configurations, including secure and granular remote access to internal network and/ or private cloud network resources and applications with fine-grained access control.

OpenVPN Access Server Video

In this video, the TrustRadius team goes over some of the best VPN providers out there - including OpenVPN Access Server - and how they stack up against each other.

OpenVPN Access Server Competitors

Tailscale
Twingate
Perimeter81

OpenVPN Access Server Technical Details

Deployment Types	Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating Systems	Unspecified
Mobile Application	Apple iOS, Android

Frequently Asked Questions

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 that integrates OpenVPN server capabilities, enterprise management capabilities, simplified OpenVPN Connect UI, and OpenVPN Client software packages that accommodates Windows, MAC, and Linux OS environments.

OpenVPN Access Server starts at $70.

Tailscale and Twingate are common alternatives for OpenVPN Access Server.

The most common users of OpenVPN Access Server are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).

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Business Problems Solved

OpenVPN is highly regarded as an excellent VPN platform that allows users to run a personal VPN. Customers appreciate the software's free and secure nature, which makes it easy to implement and reduces labor costs. The software has been widely utilized by users, especially during the pandemic, where it has proven to be an essential tool. OpenVPN Connect receives praise for its simplicity and user-friendly interface, enabling easy toggling of the VPN and providing double-layer encryption for remote work. It effectively connects teams to a cloud VPN server, facilitating infrastructure integration and ensuring a smooth rollout. OpenVPN Access Server is considered easy to set up and use, offering a user-friendly app across various platforms while effectively limiting access to APIs. Users have a positive experience with the software due to its stability and availability on multiple devices. It is highly reliable, providing solid VPN security without any disconnects. OpenVPN also serves as a reliable solution for connecting offices and enabling remote work by allowing users to change their IP addresses.

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Great VPN server for small to medium business

Rating: 8 out of 10

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May 05, 2022

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Law Practice Company, 1-10 employees

Vetted Review

Verified User

5 years of experience

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use OpenVPN as a way to connect our two offices together and to connect back to the office when working remotely.

Pros

Secure
Easy setup
2 free users
automatic updates

Cons

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.

Likelihood to Recommend

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.