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OpenVPN Access Server pros and cons

Vendor: OpenVPN
4.2 out of 5
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PROS

OpenVPN Access Server is easier to scale and troubleshoot than traditional VPN solutions.
OpenVPN Access Server offers secure remote access across various platforms like Mac, Windows, and Linux.
OpenVPN Access Server's open-source nature makes it affordable for small projects.
OpenVPN Access Server supports multi-factor authentication and strong encryption.
OpenVPN Access Server provides adaptability, allowing custom configurations and strong security features.

CONS

OpenVPN Access Server requires Linux server configuration experience for setup.
The upgrade path from older versions can be challenging, leading to prolonged use of outdated versions.
OpenVPN Access Server lacks support for certain additional protocols supported by competitors like Pulse Secure and Cisco AnyConnect.
There can be connectivity and stability issues, particularly with internet problems affecting performance.
Users have experienced slow connectivity and stability issues with OpenVPN Access Server, and improvements in speed and reliability are needed.
 

OpenVPN Access Server Pros review quotes

ES
Oct 28, 2019
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.
SK
Jun 30, 2020
There is support for multi-factor authentication.
BB
Mar 29, 2018
It can securely do remote product updates... just as if it was on our LAN.
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it_user847161 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 29, 2018
The compatibility with almost any Linux operating system, and how easy it is to write scripts and generate keys for people to use and log in. I found it easy to deploy quickly.
SeniorSy43b9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 29, 2018
A valuable feature for us is its ability to see the new Citrix server as a local server within the company. And it allows us to test abroad.
reviewer2711823 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 28, 2025
What I appreciate the most about OpenVPN Access Server is that it's very easy to set up.
GJ
Feb 20, 2023
The most valuable feature is stability.
TH
Aug 22, 2018
Provided the easiest UX for our end-users and had the greatest interoperability with all the operating systems we used, including but not limited to: iOS, Android, OS X, Windows, and Linux.
Afsal Kaniyarakkal - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2022
The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost.
DB
Mar 27, 2023
The setup is easy.
 

OpenVPN Access Server Cons review quotes

ES
Oct 28, 2019
If there was a Graphical User Interface to help streamline the configuration, I believe OpenVPN would probably venture more into the non-geek realm as it were.
SK
Jun 30, 2020
The security needs to be improved because it was a complaint that our customers had.
BB
Mar 29, 2018
They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly.
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it_user847161 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 29, 2018
If someone's key is not working, or if we had to remove someone's permission from it, or maybe an employee left the company and we had to take their key out, that seemed a little bit more complicated than it had to be.
SeniorSy43b9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 29, 2018
I would like to see a simpler interface, so that we can make the connection between the local network using the LAN IP.
reviewer2711823 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 28, 2025
There are tasks that require logging onto the server to run commands, which is not intuitive through the UI.
GJ
Feb 20, 2023
There is always room for more security features.
TH
Aug 22, 2018
The upgrade path from older versions was more difficult than we wanted to tackle, so we ran an older version of the software for longer than I wanted. Patching, updating, and migrating to newer versions was a problem for us. That said, we were on a rather old version that I inherited yet it worked rock solid.
Afsal Kaniyarakkal - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2022
You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself.
DB
Mar 27, 2023
I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network.