OpenVPN
OpenVPN creates secure tunnels between networks.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Open-source VPN protocol and software
Who should look elsewhere
Complex setup
Pros
- +Industry standard VPN
- +Self-hostable
- +Good security
- +Open source
- +Wide compatibility
Cons
- −Complex setup
- −Performance vs WireGuard
- −Learning curve
- −Manual management
- −UI dated
Key features
- ✓VPN protocol
- ✓SSL/TLS
- ✓Cross-platform
- ✓Access Server
- ✓Community
- ✓Open source
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | $0 | month | Open source; Self-managed; Community support |
| Access Server | $0 | month | 2 VPN connections; Admin portal; Cloud deployment |
| Cloud | $7 | month | Fully managed; Auto-scaling; Global regions |
| Connect | $5 | month | Cyber Shield; SSO integration; Policy management |