The features I have found to be most valuable are the levels of encryption I can enact and the compression I can apply to improve throughput.
OpenVPN Access Server is open source and free, appealing to small projects with budget constraints. It ensures secure remote access across platforms and supports multi-factor authentication for enhanced security. Although it is easy to set up, Linux expertise is needed. It offers scalability and strong encryption, but stability issues and limited protocol support are concerns. Users report connectivity speed issues and difficulties with upgrading, challenging technical buyers in high-traffic use cases.