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OpenVPN Access Server (5 Connected Devices) / Self-Hosted VPN

OpenVPN Inc. | 2.13.1

Linux/Unix, Ubuntu Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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2 AWS reviews

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406 reviews
from G2

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4-star reviews ( Show all reviews )

    Pankaj G.

For Authentication it's one of best solution from open VNPN

  • March 12, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
We have used it for authentication access for our VPN connect for our employee
What do you dislike about the product?
setup is little complex but using documentation we can do it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's give best way to provide VPN connection in our server setup & access.


    Thomas L.

Open VPN works well and is simple, I have never had any issues with it

  • March 07, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN Access Server is very simple and easy to use
What do you dislike about the product?
There is not much to dislike about OpenVPM Access Server. I have never had any issues with it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Open VPN Access Server helps us access our files on our server when we are working remote.


    Fred C.

A robust and simple VPN solution

  • September 26, 2022
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
We are using open vpn since many years to secure the access to our internal network.
It is a very simple & robust solution
The IT team administrate the solution, and every time we have a login / password pb they found a solution.
We are hosting the solution on our own servers, so it is a very cheap solution.
What do you dislike about the product?
Rustic interface, not nice design.
the logs are not really user friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Log to our own network securely


    Computer & Network Security

quite easy setup and use

  • June 21, 2022
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Easy setup options. First time I used OpenVPN for TryHackMe to access the TryHackMe virtual device. It was quite easy to set up as a begineer. One can save multiple access key files for different purpose.
What do you dislike about the product?
It keeps running in the background even if you are not accessing any VM right now. It drains the battery.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It creates a private tunnel to access the resources. Suppose I am working from home and I want to use my office PC that has more processing power. -- To access that pc privately I would connect it via VPN to maintain my privacy and prevent data leaks.


    Computer Software

Open VPN - Simple to Setup and use as Admin and End User

  • November 17, 2021
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
The end user software is simple for non-tech team members to install and follow the guidance provided by the support team. So implementing a VPN of this type is made easier than with other softwares we've used before.
What do you dislike about the product?
The application (on Mac) can disappear behind other windows, although the toolbar icon is helpful if you remember it's there, this means you can remain connected when you were finished using it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We've been able to connect the entire team to our office network. This has been vital during the pandemic to allow staff to connect to servers and files when not in the office. The security bulit into OpenVPN means these connections are secure, simple and safe.


    Entertainment

OpenVPN is a great tool to gain connection across multiple VPNs

  • October 27, 2021
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
It is easy to use OpenVPN to access various VPNs (if needed). The tool allows you to have a real-time pulse on the connection and can connect with Google Authenticator for verification purposes. It also allows you to add multiple profiles in case you need to toggle across different VPNs.
What do you dislike about the product?
Often times OpenVPN can have zero activity across the connection stats portion of the tool, despite constant connection with the VPN source. This creates confusion on whether or not there are any Internet connectivity issues or blockers related to the VPN.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN helps users safely and securely connect to workplace servers via VPN. This has been crucial in the transition to remote work, to ensure everyone has the access they need without any security risks.


    Computer Software

Non-invasive VPN Software

  • August 10, 2021
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I like that OpenVPN is quite easy to setup. I use OpenVPN at my company in order to access internal files and portals that are only open to those on the VPN. "Logging in" to the VPN is as simple as typing in a username and password that I create, then gaining access. One thing I also appreciate is that every once and so often, OpenVPN will remind me to change my password. In addition, some VPNs significantly slow down internet browsing speed, which I have not noticed at all with this software.
What do you dislike about the product?
While I understand this is the nature of the beast, I don't like that I have to login with my username and password EVERY time I login to my computer. I would hope that there are certain ways to detect that it is in fact me accessing the software. I've also had the VPN abruptly disconnect at times, requiring me to re-login in order to access needed files.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Information security, really. I'm not on the IT team but I've never had issues with security, hacks, phising, et-cetera.


    Paul Atkins

Works well on the 3rd attempt at installing

  • May 29, 2020
  • Review verified by AWS Marketplace

VPN works well and is very useful for staff with dynamic IP addresses on their home internet.

For someone reason it to 3 attempts to get it installed. The only way I could get it to work was to assign the EIP to the server before running the application wizard and to have everything fully open (Admin site and VPN) to the world and then lock down the Admin site afterwards.

A bit expensive compared to some of the other offerings in the Market place, but it is probably the easiest for staff to be able to connect up.


    Religious Institutions

Helped save my job!

  • October 18, 2019
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Because of using the openVpn, I am able to remotely access our company server from anywhere in the world. Since I have a primarily administrative job, but also do a bit of traveling, this has allowed me to stay connected. I also recently had to move out of state for family, but was able to keep my job since I had the access to files..
What do you dislike about the product?
I sometimes miss updates and have to connect with a tech team to help fix that.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
This has allowed multiple staff to work from home (during acclimate weather) or on the road when needed. So nothing gets missed or delayed due to other circumstances. In my line of work, that's pretty important for our clients.


    Lisandro V.

OpenVPN Reliable Solid and Safe.

  • September 18, 2019
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN is a completely reliable software, I can make VPN connections in a simple and easy way. In addition, it is very profitable, it is very economical compared to other vpn solutions. I have used OpenVPN in our company and the result is always positive, the quality of security is very high and provides stability in all its connections. I can use OpenVPN even on my mobile device, that way I have access to the corporate network from any of my electronic devices.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't like its interface very much, since it is very simple. I wish it was a little more intuitive. The update process is very poor, it is difficult to determine the name of the version to use with wget when updates are available. Everything else is excellent and works very well.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN offers us access to most electronic devices, from laptops to phones, that's why we have access to our network no matter what electronic device we are using. We use OpenVPN to block unauthorized access to the company's database. Also, we can now access blocked websites in our country. In addition, it keeps our data and operations online completely safe.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
The cost of OpenVPN is quite cheap, I recommend it to any company that has security problems. It also has a free license that allows you to connect to 2 devices at the same time.