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SoftEther VPN

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What is SoftEther VPN?

SoftEther VPN, developed by SoftEther VPN Project, is a multi-protocol VPN software designed to provide secure and reliable remote access and site-to-site connectivity. According to the vendor, the software is suitable for enterprises and small businesses of any size. It is said to be a valuable tool...

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  • No setup fee

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Details

What is SoftEther VPN?

SoftEther VPN, developed by SoftEther VPN Project, is a multi-protocol VPN software designed to provide secure and reliable remote access and site-to-site connectivity. According to the vendor, the software is suitable for enterprises and small businesses of any size. It is said to be a valuable tool for IT professionals, network administrators, telecommunication companies, cloud service providers, remote workers, and those involved in network testing and simulation.

Key Features

Free and open-source software: SoftEther VPN is available as free and open-source software, allowing users to access its features without any cost.

Remote-access and site-to-site VPN: SoftEther VPN supports both remote-access and site-to-site VPN configurations, providing flexibility for different network setups.

SSL-VPN Tunneling on HTTPS: SoftEther VPN utilizes SSL-VPN Tunneling on HTTPS to enable users to bypass NATs and firewalls for improved connectivity.

Revolutionary VPN over ICMP and VPN over DNS: SoftEther VPN offers unique features such as VPN over ICMP and VPN over DNS, which are claimed to provide reliable connectivity even in challenging network environments.

Resistance to highly-restricted firewall: According to the vendor, SoftEther VPN is designed to withstand highly-restricted firewalls, ensuring uninterrupted access to the network.

Ethernet-bridging (L2) and IP-routing (L3) over VPN: SoftEther VPN supports Ethernet-bridging (L2) and IP-routing (L3) over VPN, allowing for flexible network configurations.

Embedded dynamic-DNS and NAT-traversal: The software includes embedded dynamic-DNS and NAT-traversal features, eliminating the need for a static or fixed IP address.

AES 256-bit and RSA 4096-bit encryptions: SoftEther VPN employs strong encryption algorithms, including AES 256-bit and RSA 4096-bit, to ensure secure data transmission.

1Gbps-class high-speed throughput performance: According to the vendor, SoftEther VPN delivers high-speed throughput performance with a 1Gbps-class capability while maintaining low memory and CPU usage.

Multi-platform support: SoftEther VPN is compatible with various operating systems and devices, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad, and Windows Mobile, providing flexibility for users across different platforms.

SoftEther VPN Features

  • Supported: DNS Leak Protection
  • Supported: Remote Access/Control

SoftEther VPN Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsMac, Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad
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Reviews and Ratings

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April 09, 2024

SoftEther VPN Came to My Rescue 8-years Ago and it Still Delivers

Verified User
Executive in Information Technology
Information Technology Services Company, 1-10 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I have used SoftEther VPN since February 2016, to connect back to my home office from my client's offices while traveling. It provides me with a solid, reliable, and secure connection based on only allowing approved IPs to be connected—IPs that I have previously configured into SoftEther VPN's IP Access Control List for each of my clients. Before switching to SoftEther VPN, I used Pertino but when it was acquired by Cradlepoint, it began having problems, and the increased cost became untenable for my small company and my clients.
I also use SoftEther VPN to connect to all of my clients from my home office when working remotely, and they use it to allow all of their remote workers to connect to the main office.
Pros and Cons
  • It just works—I have never had a single call from a client or end-user complaining that their VPN wasn't working.
  • It can be configured to be super easy for end-users to use—Nearly transparent to them, in fact.
  • It is very lightweight on devices and works extremely fast. So fast, in fact, that about the only issue I ever have with SoftEther VPN are related to users sometimes forgetting they are working remotely.
  • We have has some issues where their default port won't connect through an AT&T wireless AP, but creating an exception for it on the AP or changing the port always gets it working.
Likelihood to Recommend
SoftEther VPN works easily, and extremely well through Azure, client-to-server, and in Layer 3 bridge mode between offices but it is not so easy to use from mobile devices, although we have had success, albeit with difficulty in the configuration.
SoftEther VPN Feature Ratings
Virtual Private Network (10)
99%
9.9
AES 256-bit Encryption
100%
10.0
Kill Switch
100%
10.0
Multi-Platform Support
100%
10.0
Split Tunneling
100%
10.0
IP Address Masking
100%
10.0
No-Logs Policy
100%
10.0
Multiple Server Locations
100%
10.0
Automatic Wi-Fi Protection
100%
10.0
Simultaneous Connections
100%
10.0
Customer Support Services
90%
9.0
Return on Investment
  • I went from a Pertino/Cradlepoint VPN-as-a-Service requiring no hardware to a SoftEther VPN Client/Server configuration and that required the purchase of a tiny server to run SEVPN. It could have been a Linux box or Windows and I chose Windows, so there was a minimal cost for the Windows 10 device but it eliminated the monthly service cost and has historically been far more reliable.
  • We went from about $12/user/month on Cradlepoint perimeter81 to $0/user/month after about a $500 investment in hardware, so just one of my clients has been saving $300/month after the initial $500 for the "Server" device.
Alternatives Considered
I had experienced several reliability issues soon after Pertino VPN-as-a-Service was acquired by Cradlepoint where the service would go down for a supposed update but would be down for long periods. And that was just one of several issues that caused me grief. I started looking around for a suitable replacement and came across SoftEther VPN, a project by the University of Tsukuba, Japan, quite by accident. I fell in love with its ease of implementation, low device cost, ease of Admin control, and ease of use for end-users, in addition to its near-zero downtime reliability, and the fact that I have total control over its operation and maintenance.
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