OpenVPN Access Server Reviews

I used OpenVPN Access Server to get into a special network and used some keys to access virtual machines. We also used it to try and run some pen tests.

I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage.

The connections could be faster and more stable.

I used OpenVPN Access Server briefly, probably for a week or two.

OpenVPN Access Server is a stable solution. But sometimes, it would crash if the connection was left on for too long. But this wasn't a problem for us.

OpenVPN Access Server was scalable for ten users in my team. I don't know how it will be beyond that. 

The initial setup was straightforward. It took about 15 minutes to deploy this solution.

I implemented this solution.

OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give OpenVPN Access Server a nine.

We are primarily using the solution to access the local networks. It allows colleagues who work from home to access the network.

It works well. The performance has been good. It's stable. 

It's been issue-free since we deployed it.

It helps ensure access for remote colleagues. You can gain access wherever you are. 

The connectivity is very good. 

It is scalable.

The setup is easy.

This solution is open-source. 

We'd like the solution to continue to improve security. We'd like security over the network lists related to OpenSense. 

I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network. I'd like to know everything they've done while they are on the network. 

I've been using the solution for three years. I've used it for a while now. 

The solution is stable and offers good connectivity. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable. The performance has been good.

It is very scalable. We have 50 people on the solution. 

We do not have plans to increase usage at this time. 

We do not really need technical support assistance. 

We have used other solutions in the past. We did have Cisco AnyConnect and saw that OpenVPN was open-source and free, which is why we prefer it. 

The solution is very easy to set up. It is not a complex process. It's also very easy to configure. There are some tutorials to help you along. 

It took us about half a day to deploy the solution. 

We did the deployment three years ago, and since it was so long ago, I cannot recall the exact steps. 

We have about nine people that handle maintenance tasks as needed. There are managers, two developers, and network engineers that can handle the job.

We can handle the setup of the solution in-house. We did not need any outside help.

This is an open-source solution. 

I'm not sure if we are using the latest version of the solution. I'd recommend the solution to others.

This is a great solution for small businesses. 

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. 

I use OpenVPN Access Server for remote maintenance, enabling secure access to systems. It is also my choice for smart working, providing a reliable and encrypted connection for remote employees. Additionally, I deploy it for site-to-site VPNs, ensuring secure communication between our headquarters and branch offices.

The most valuable thing about OpenVPN Access Server is its ease of use. The user-friendly interface simplifies configuration, and features like reversibility and scalability enhance its flexibility.

One improvement I would like to see in OpenVPN is better adaptability in certain geographical areas, like Asia, where the traffic can face blocks. Addressing this issue would enhance the overall performance, especially for data transfer in those regions.

I have been using OpenVPN Access Server for many years.

I would rate the stability of the solution as a nine out of ten.

OpenVPN is generally scalable, but in certain regions like China, where deep packet inspection is widespread, there are certain challenges. The scalability holds up well, but consideration is needed for environments with stringent stateful inspection, especially in cases like China. Overall, I would rate the scalability of the solution as an eight out of ten.

Setting up OpenVPN is generally quick, both from the client and server sides. The connection setup is speedy. The more time-consuming part is implementing traffic policies, but overall, the initial setup is efficient.

Licensing for OpenVPN is generally hassle-free. Server-side access is usually included, and there is flexibility with features. I haven't encountered licensing issues on the user side either, as proprietary solutions or OpenVPN's built-in options are commonly used without problems.

Currently, we are evaluating solutions from Barracuda, Sophos, and Fortinet.

My advice for those starting with OpenVPN is to ensure you are using the latest version, as the trend is to refine encryption algorithms. Being up-to-date with the software ensures you benefit from the latest improvements and security measures. Overall, I would rate OpenVPN Access Server as a nine out of ten.

We have multiple clients on our VPN, and we do logon for support, backup, and product updates.

It can securely do remote product updates, push out product updates; just like on our LAN, it's a virtual private network and we just push across our updates.

One of the new features of it is you can change the default port. Instead of 1194, like everybody expects, you can change it to whichever port you want to use. 

Another thing is that you can do local subnet blocking.

They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly.

It would be nice with all these features, if they could send some examples of each one; just small sample scripts to look at and say, "Oh okay, I could expand on this." That would help us a lot.

No real issues with stability, but it could be a little faster at times, though there are tweaks for that.

Also, I don't think it's really their issue, but sometimes I think that our sites - our IT departments - might do something to disconnect the connection. We can't always prove that but I think that's what happens. I have developed some scripts that detect that and will re-trigger the service. So that's not really an issue any more.

We had some scalability issues at first but it was our own lack of understanding. We had created just the limited set of clients, before we expanded on that to maximize it to 1000-plus clients on one subnet. That was all our own research and fixing that.

Tech support is very good. They've got such a good product that I've only had to use them once or twice. The other times I have done an internet search and was able to find something that I needed.

It was a little bit complex but now that I've done it a couple times it's pretty straightforward. Looking at everything to begin with was a little bit complex, building the certificates, etc. Since then, we've scripted everything and that makes it much easier.

I think it's an exceptional value.

I think the pricing is an exceptional value. I didn't really deal with the licensing issue, but I have heard that if you know that you're going be doing it for at least five years, they do offer a 20% discount.

I don't recall any other options at that time. Somebody else in our office suggested OpenVPN and we went that route and it worked for us.

If you will be creating several client configurations, create a script or some kind of automation for the steps of calling into the template where you can plug in parameters such as the key names and the actual subnet of the address that will be used. Then, in part of the script, do all the packaging of it because it will prevent errors and typos and save lots of time too.

Also, expand on the number of connections right away, and have some reset scripts for each phase, if it goes down, to be able to restart it. It can be difficult to connect to a remote machine if you've lost your connection.

I would rate it a 10 because I don't know of any other features that we're missing and it's so simple and flexible, customizable, that it's a really great product.

The solution is primarily used for connecting desktops or laptops. Users can connect to this from an insecure environment. 

I like that you can have a safe access point from all kinds of places. 

The security is fine.

The pricing is okay. 

I have found the stability to be good. 

It offers a straightforward setup. 

I haven't had issues with the solution. It's a good product. 

I'd like the solution to have more access points and more speed. 

I've been using the solution for two to three years. 

It's stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

I don't have information about the scalability. I haven't tried to scale it. 

We have 30 to 40 customers using the solution. 

I've never used technical support in the past. I can't speak to how helpful they would be. 

The solution is simple to set up. The deployment is very fast. It takes mere minutes. 

The solution has an annual subscription. The price is okay. It is not very expensive. 

I'm a consultant. 

I'd recommend the solution to others.

I'd rate the product eight out of ten. 

Initially, we implemented this OpenVPN client. We have Google Authenticator with OpenVPN, so we have multifactor authentication for the users.

The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost.

It's secure.

It's a good solution for small firms. 

You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself. As it is open-source, if you run into issues, there is nobody available to help you. 

We can have more interfaces with the Active Directory. For example, if you want to integrate, it's not really working very well as an authentication method. 

Security-wise it's using good protocols like SecureONE, similar to AnyConnect. However, implementation-wise for the interfacing to the AD and interfacing to the Authenticators, it's a bit difficult. We had updated this a year before, and we had to revert it back to work with Google Authenticator.

I've been using the solution for about five years or so.

While it is stable, I would warn that while doing the updates, there is a concern. If you are doing an update, you should have a full backup and consider the functionality so that it runs as expected. You might have to redeploy the product again in order to do a proper update. 

We have maybe 50 to 100 users on the solution. It's a small server. It might be able to scale a bit more, however, we haven't really tried to do that.

We have the free version installed. We don't have a support contract.

The initial setup is complex. 

We tried initially with Centaurus and it was not really working. 

The deployment itself took about three weeks. It was a bit time-consuming. 

It's free to use. We have an open-source version. 

You would need to pay extra for support. It's not as costly as Cisco or Fortinet, and therefore investing a bit extra in support may be worth it. 

The solution is at a client location. I'm not sure which version they're on. 

It's critical to understand the solution if you decide to use it, and if it is a necessary solution that you need to depend on, you should have some sort of support contract in place. 

I'd rate the solution six out of ten. 

OpenVPN Access Server provides remote secure access. 

OpenVPN Access Server needs to have fewer updates. 

OpenVPN Access Server is stable. 

The tool is scalable. 

The tool's deployment is straightforward. It took ten minutes to complete. 

OpenVPN Access Server is a cheap corporate solution. 

I rate the product a nine out of ten. 

The product provides secure internet connections and helps with faster downloads.

Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release.

I have been using the latest version of OpenVPN Access Server for one year.

The stability of the product is a ten out of ten.

We have 100 OpenVPN Access Server users using in our company. It is a scalable product.

The initial setup process is easy. The deployment time is minimum. It takes around ten minutes.

The licensing has a fixed pricing.

I rate OpenVPN Access Server a nine out of ten.