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Access Server gives you the ability to rapidly deploy a secure remote access solution with a web-based administration interface — all on general purpose computing hardware or virtual machines. Your team will have access to the built-in OpenVPN Connect App and bundled connection profiles. All without adding a ton of extra work to your IT to-do list. OpenVPN Access Server is a full-featured SSL self-hosted 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 also has a cloud-delivered solution called CloudConnexa.

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Venn is the leader in BYOD Security. Venn’s Blue Border™ is patented technology that protects company data and applications on BYOD computers used by contractors and remote employees - without VDI. With Venn, work lives in a company-controlled Secure Enclave (installed on the user’s PC or Mac) where all data is encrypted and access is managed. Work applications run locally within the Enclave (no hosting or virtualization) and are protected and isolated from any personal use on the same computer. With Venn, customers are empowered to achieve the cost savings and workforce agility of BYOD, while ensuring robust data protection and compliance with HIPAA, FINRA, PCI, SOC 2, and many more. Join the 700+ organizations, including Fidelity, Guardian, and Voya, that trust Venn to secure their business-critical data and apps.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

SMBs and Enterprises looking for a Zero Trust VPN as a foundation of their network security

Audience

Regulated companies with contractor and remote workforces

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free Up to 3 Users
Dependent on the number of connections - the price lowers the more connections are needed. Free up to 3 users.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Contact Venn for pricing
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Open Source. lots of customization options. Create your own VPN profile using free networks available on sites such as vpnbook. Also available as a service - pay as you go model. Cross Platform.
  • The software made the process of setting up a Virtual Private Network so much easier. It has a lot of configuration options available including the use of DNS servers, user permissions and more. OpenVPN has support that will help with any issues needed.

Cons

  • Initial setup is difficult - creating profiles, installing certificate (at least on windows).
  • It still requires a fair bit of work to actually set up the Virtual Private Network.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • I like Venn’s comprehensive approach, encompassing visibility, data control, device management, and departing employee protocols, alleviates the major security concerns associated with BYOPC. With Venn, I can confidently embrace remote work initiatives, knowing that our organization's data and systems are adequately protected.
  • One of the coolest things about Venn is how it tackles the security challenges that come with BYOPC environments. You know, when organizations don't have complete control over the devices employees use to access important corporate data? Well, Venn's got a solution for that. It creates this secure enclave on employee devices that lets us IT professionals take charge of security management. We can keep an eye on security settings, encrypt data, and even set up secure VPN connections to corporate systems. It's like having a command center right on those devices, making sure everything stays safe and sound.
  • As a VDI alternative, Venn plays a vital role in preventing and protecting the sensitive company data I work with. The software allows me to retain my preferred MacBook, rather than being tied to a company-issued PC. This not only promotes convenience but also helps me maintain a seamless workflow.
  • One of the standout features of Venn Software is its streamlined management system. From my perspective, this means seamless access to my virtual desktop environment. Provisioning, monitoring, and control are handled efficiently by the IT administrators, which significantly reduces administrative overhead. I appreciate the ease of use and the fact that I can focus on my work without worrying about complex administrative tasks.
  • The security visibility offered by Venn Software is commendable. As an employee, I have confidence that the organization can monitor and protect corporate data and applications without compromising my privacy or personal use of my device outside the secure enclave.
  • The best part for me was the secure enclave they created on my computer. It acted like a protective bubble for all my work-related things. Corporate data, apps, you name it – they were all shielded from any personal stuff happening on my computer. I could work without worrying about accidentally exposing sensitive information.
  • I like that you can integrate all apps into Venn. You don't need another software for other applications. It makes it more efficient and organized, also it is easy to identify what programs and information belong to our company since it doesn't mix with personal information on the same computer.
  • It is easy to deploy, since the application is downloadable no need to be on site and/or on-premise to install the application on the device. It's also compatible with most devices in the market.
  • Employees don't need to log into multiple devices with multiple user accounts while at home, because the software only needs a single device and it can handle both business and personal. We no longer toggle back and forth between personal and business windows virtual desktops all day long. Since the system allows both secure access to apps while being a platform of choice for the end user.
  • This software is a good investment. It delivered what it promise and met the requirements we need in a Remote work (BYOD) set-up.Our transition to WFH set up was quite smooth, without us worrying about company data being compromised.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

OpenVPN
Founded: 2001
United States
openvpn.net

Company Information

Venn
Founded: 2019
United States
www.venn.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

UTunnel VPN and ZTNA

UTunnel VPN and ZTNA

Secubytes LLC
Private Internet Access (PIA)

Private Internet Access (PIA)

Private Internet Access
BlueVenn

BlueVenn

Upland Software
SoftEther VPN

SoftEther VPN

SoftEther Project
Citrix DaaS

Citrix DaaS

Cloud Software Group

Categories

IT admins & managers love Access Server - OpenVPN can help make network security and secure remote access easier — whether you have years of experience as an IT Admin or are just beginning your career. If you’re a Linux person, Access Server is for you. Access Server is an easy to deploy, cost-effective way to bolster your network security in a self-hosted environment.

OpenVPN’s scalable, easy-to-deploy solutions are built on our time-tested, industry standard open source protocol. With the ability to split traffic and only tunnel sensitive data, you won’t sacrifice internet performance or speed for security. With OpenVPN, you can say goodbye to your legacy VPN and traditional hardware and architecture that made it difficult to scale and grow. You’ll be able to harness next-gen VPN technology that grows with you and protects your business no matter where your team is working, whether from a tablet at their kitchen table, a laptop in a coffee shop, or a mobile phone at their desk.

OpenVPN supports connections through an HTTP proxy, with the following authentication modes: no proxy authentication, basic proxy authentication, and NTLM proxy authentication.

With OpenVPN’s multi-layered solution, you can ensure that your mobile workforce is logging into corporate networks and third-party cloud services safely and securely. Minimize your attack surface & increase internet security levels - only authenticated users and compliant devices get access to authorized applications.

VPN

OpenVPN business solutions provide secure, scalable, and flexible virtual private networking for organizations of all sizes. Built on the trusted OpenVPN protocol, they enable encrypted remote access, site-to-site connectivity, and seamless cloud integration. With centralized management, granular access controls, and support for modern authentication, businesses can protect sensitive data while ensuring employees and partners connect safely from anywhere. OpenVPN Access Server scales from small teams to enterprise deployments, offering reliability, strong encryption, and easy deployment across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Trusted worldwide, OpenVPN combines open-source transparency with enterprise-grade features.

Transition to a Zero Trust framework with OpenVPN Access Server. Our self-hosted solution gives businesses of all sizes the ability to enforce zero trust essentials. Transition beyond protecting only what is inside of your corporate perimeter, and reduce your attack surface. With Access Server, you can protect workers using home and public WiFi networks, and SaaS applications, outside your network perimeter. We also provide all the tools and capabilities necessary for building a strong zero trust network to block or significantly mitigate attacks.

Categories

Enable a secure, high-performance digital workplace on any unmanaged or BYOD PC or Mac. With Venn, all business apps run locally inside Blue Border™ - powered by Secure Enclave technology - with no latency or lag from VDI or virtualization.

Venn protects company data and applications on BYOD computers used by contractors and remote employees - without VDI or virtualization. With Venn, you can ensure work stays isolated and protected from personal use on any BYOD PC or Mac.

Give remote teams instant, secure access to business apps and data on their own PC or Mac. With Venn, you can enable work to run locally, while staying isolated and protected from personal use on any BYOD device.

Give remote teams instant, secure access to business apps and data on their own PC or Mac. With Venn, you can enable work to run locally, while staying isolated and protected from personal use on any BYOD device.

Securely run business apps locally on any unmanaged or BYOD laptop. With Venn, contractors and remote employees can securely access critical business apps without the lag and latency caused by VDI or virtualization. Just secure, performative access from any PC or Mac.

Reduce or eliminate the cost and complexity of VDI. Venn’s Blue Border™ secures apps and data locally, delivering the same control of VDI but without the lag or latency from remotely hosting the desktop.

Venn’s Blue Border enforces Zero Trust on any unmanaged or BYOD endpoint - securing access, isolating work data and apps from personal use, and enforcing strong DLP policies designed to prevent breaches and exfiltration. All, without fully locking down the device.

Network Security Features

Access Control
Analytics / Reporting
Compliance Reporting
Firewalls
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Response
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning

VPN Features

Anonymous Browsing
DNS Leak Protection
For Digital Security
For Financial Security
For Gaming
For Streaming
Kill Switch
Multi-Language
Multi-Protocol
Peer-to-Peer
Policy Management
Remote Access
Web Inspection
White Label

IT Management Features

Capacity Monitoring
Compliance Management
Event Logs
Hardware Inventory
IT Budgeting
License Management
Patch Management
Remote Access
Scheduling
Software Inventory
User Activity Monitoring

Remote Work Features

Collaboration
Credential Management
Electronic Signature
Employee Monitoring
Live Chat
Meeting Management
Project Management
Remote Access
Remote Support
Screen Sharing
Softphone
Task Management
Time Zone Tracking
Video Chat
Web Conferencing

Virtual Desktop (VDI) Features

Desktop-as-a-Service
Load Balancing
Multi-Device Support
Multi-Factor Authentication
Permissions / Access Controls
Self Service Portal
Third Party Integration

Integrations

1Kosmos
ADrive Enterprise
AWS Client VPN
AWS Marketplace
BitLaunch
Google Authenticator
Google Chrome
IPFire
It'sMe
K1VPN
Keycloak
LoginTC
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Excel
NetThunder
Netdata
Rublon
Skycloak
SnTHostings
wolfSSL

Integrations

1Kosmos
ADrive Enterprise
AWS Client VPN
AWS Marketplace
BitLaunch
Google Authenticator
Google Chrome
IPFire
It'sMe
K1VPN
Keycloak
LoginTC
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Excel
NetThunder
Netdata
Rublon
Skycloak
SnTHostings
wolfSSL
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