OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN
5.0 out of 5 stars
strongSwan

strongSwan

secunet Security Networks AG
OpenVPN Access Server strongSwan

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OpenVPN Access Server:

About

OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and business VPN solution that gives organizations full control over their own secure network. It's software organizations deploy directly into their own environment — on-premises hardware or their own cloud account on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or others — with tunnel traffic flowing directly between users and the server. With Access Server Link, teams can go from zero to a fully configured deployment in minutes: point-and-click setup across AWS, Azure, and GCP, automatic SSL certificate provisioning and renewal, and a web-based admin portal for managing users, certificates, and access — no SSH or manual DNS work required. Access is granted per application and per identity using domain names rather than broad network-level access, so users only reach what they're explicitly permitted to, and lateral movement is structurally blocked.
strongSwan:

About

strongSwan is an open-source implementation of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocols for securing IP traffic with policy- and route-based IPsec virtual private networks. It supports IKEv2 and IKEv1, IPv4 and IPv6 tunnels, mobility, certificate and pre-shared-key authentication, EAP methods, and a modular plugin system for cryptography, credentials, and networking. Network administrators and developers use it to build VPN gateways and connect network endpoints, from remote-access setups to complex IPsec deployments. The core software runs on Linux and has been ported to FreeBSD, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. An Android VPN client and a NetworkManager plugin for Linux desktops are also available. The source code is licensed under GPLv2, with commercial licensing available for most components and separate commercial support options. Documentation covers installation, configuration, features, and troubleshooting.
OpenVPN Access Server:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
strongSwan:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

Audience

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

Audience

Network administrators and developers building IPsec VPN gateways, remote-access connections, and other VPN deployments.
OpenVPN Access Server:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
strongSwan:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

API

Offers API Not Supported
strongSwan:

API

Offers API Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

Screenshots and Videos

strongSwan:

Screenshots and Videos

OpenVPN Access Server:

Pricing

Free Up to 2 connections
Free for up to 2 connections, with all features and no time limit. Growth plan: $7 per connection per month. Custom Enterprise pricing for 500+ connections.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported
strongSwan:

Pricing

$0
The core software is available under GPLv2 at no charge. Non-GPL licensing is available for most components, and maintenance and support contracts are available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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OpenVPN Access Server:

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.
OpenVPN Access Server:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
strongSwan:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

Company Information

OpenVPN
Founded: 2005
United States
openvpn.net/access-server/
strongSwan:

Company Information

secunet Security Networks AG
Founded: 1997
Germany
strongswan.org
OpenVPN Access Server:

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strongSwan:
OpenVPN Access Server:

Categories

IT Management Supported
IT Security Supported
Network Security Supported
Site-to-Site VPNs Supported
VPN Supported
strongSwan:

Categories

Site-to-Site VPNs Supported
VPN Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

VPN Features

Anonymous Browsing Not Supported
DNS Leak Protection Not Supported
For Digital Security Supported
For Financial Security Not Supported
For Gaming Not Supported
For Streaming Not Supported
Kill Switch Not Supported
Multi-Language Not Supported
Multi-Protocol Not Supported
Peer-to-Peer Not Supported
Policy Management Supported
Remote Access Supported
Web Inspection Not Supported
White Label Not Supported

IT Management Features

Capacity Monitoring Not Supported
Compliance Management Not Supported
Event Logs Not Supported
Hardware Inventory Not Supported
IT Budgeting Not Supported
License Management Not Supported
Patch Management Not Supported
Remote Access Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Software Inventory Not Supported
User Activity Monitoring Not Supported

IT Security Features

Anti Spam Not Supported
Anti Virus Not Supported
Email Attachment Protection Not Supported
Event Tracking Not Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported
Intrusion Detection System Not Supported
IP Protection Not Supported
Spyware Removal Not Supported
Two-Factor Authentication Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Not Supported
Web Threat Management Not Supported
Web Traffic Reporting Not Supported

Network Security Features

Access Control Supported
Analytics / Reporting Supported
Compliance Reporting Not Supported
Firewalls Not Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported
Intrusion Detection System Not Supported
Threat Response Not Supported
VPN Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Not Supported
OpenVPN Access Server:

Integrations

360 Monitoring Supported
AWS Marketplace Supported
Acceptto Zero Trust Identity (CIAM) Supported
Auth0 Supported
AuthControl Sentry Supported
AuthLite Supported
Azure Marketplace Supported
BitLaunch Supported
Censornet MFA Supported
ColonelServer Supported
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager Supported
EZ VPN Supported
IPFire Supported
JumpCloud Supported
NetThunder Supported
OneLogin Supported
Rublon Supported
SnTHostings Supported
SpendHound Supported
WLVPN Supported
strongSwan:

Integrations

360 Monitoring Not Supported
AWS Marketplace Not Supported
Acceptto Zero Trust Identity (CIAM) Not Supported
Auth0 Not Supported
AuthControl Sentry Not Supported
AuthLite Not Supported
Azure Marketplace Not Supported
BitLaunch Not Supported
Censornet MFA Not Supported
ColonelServer Not Supported
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager Not Supported
EZ VPN Not Supported
IPFire Not Supported
JumpCloud Not Supported
NetThunder Not Supported
OneLogin Not Supported
Rublon Not Supported
SnTHostings Not Supported
SpendHound Not Supported
WLVPN Not Supported
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