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# Azure VPN Gateway vs OpenVPN CloudConnexa Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Azure VPN Gateway** [

3.9/5(15)

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews#reviews)

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa** [

4.6/5(130)

](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Azure VPN Gateway**
No pricing available

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
Free Trial

**Free** 5 Connections Per Month · Starter

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Azure VPN Gateway**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
1 month

Based on 40 responses

Return on Investment

**Azure VPN Gateway**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
9 months

Based on 35 responses

Perceived Cost

**Azure VPN Gateway**
$$$$$

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Azure VPN Gateway**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
9%

Pros & Cons

**Azure VPN Gateway**
[
Security Protection (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301913&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301896&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301902&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Connectivity Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301868&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
[
Customer Support (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1721786&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1722429&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1721594&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Connection Issues (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1722307&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Azure VPN Gateway**
Not enough data

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
[

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CODESYS Visualization

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Okta

](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c92c88bb62540ff04696c3a4ae2b03bb/sso-rest.png "Product Avatar Image")

SSO/Rest

](https://www.g2.com/products/sso-rest/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Azure VPN Gateway**
No screenshot available

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**
 ![OpenVPN CloudConnexa screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/98922/cloud-status-page.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Azure VPN Gateway**

9.0

9.012

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

9.2

9.2116

Ease of Use

**Azure VPN Gateway**

9.0

9.013

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

9.1

9.1119

Ease of Setup

**Azure VPN Gateway**

6.3

6.35

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

8.9

8.9110

Ease of Admin

**Azure VPN Gateway**
Not enough data

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

9.1

9.192

Quality of Support

**Azure VPN Gateway**

7.7

7.710

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

8.9

8.9101

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Azure VPN Gateway**
Not enough data

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

9.3

9.386

Product Direction (% positive)

**Azure VPN Gateway**

6.1

6.112

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa**

8.7

8.7113

Features

Business VPN[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

9

8.6

107

Usage

Multi-Device Usage

9.3(won by 0.1)

7

9.2

100

Multiple Concurrent Connections

9.0(won by 0.2)

8

8.8

98

Protocol Choices

8.3(tied score)

7

8.3(tied score)

92

Unlimited Bandwidth

7.5

6

8.8(won by 1.3)

92

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Varied Server Locations

8.3

7

9.0(won by 0.7)

97

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Unlimited Server Switches

9.0(won by 0.3)

5

8.7

89

No Log Storage

6.7(won by default)

5

Feature Not Available

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Miscellaneous

Live Customer Support

8.0

5

8.3(won by 0.3)

95

Multiple Payment Methods

7.0

5

8.4(won by 1.4)

90

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Open Source Code

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

87

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Inspection

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kill Switch

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN Tunneling

Not enough data

Not enough data

No-log VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anonymous Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

IP Masking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geo-spoofing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

15

Network Management

Network Segmentation

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

13

Network Mapping

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

13

Security Analytics

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

API/Integrations

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

12

Security

Security Automation

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Application Security

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

14

Workload Protection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

13

Data Protection

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Identity Management

Adaptive Access Control

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

12

Identity Scoring

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

User Monitoring

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

12

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

6.3(won by default)

9

Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.3

14

Administration

Network Segmentation

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

12

Scalability

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

13

Global Access

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

13

Protection

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

13

Security Audit

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

13

Access Control

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

12

User Authentication

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

13

Monitoring

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

12

Vulnerability Monitoring

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

13

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

12

Observability

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

12

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Azure VPN Gateway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-vpn-gateway.jpg "Azure VPN Gateway")](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews)

Azure VPN Gateway

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

21.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

42.9%

[![OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba874f2444831eb6c18655245ec9751/openvpn-cloudconnexa.svg "OpenVPN CloudConnexa")](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews)

OpenVPN CloudConnexa

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

48.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

47.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

35.7%

48.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

21.4%

47.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

42.9%

4.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Azure VPN Gateway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-vpn-gateway.jpg "Azure VPN Gateway")](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews)
Azure VPN Gateway

Information Technology and Services

14.3%

Computer Software

14.3%

Retail

7.1%

Logistics and Supply Chain

7.1%

Internet

7.1%

Other

50.0%

[![OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba874f2444831eb6c18655245ec9751/openvpn-cloudconnexa.svg "OpenVPN CloudConnexa")](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews)
OpenVPN CloudConnexa

Computer Software

20.0%

Information Technology and Services

16.8%

Financial Services

9.6%

Telecommunications

5.6%

Computer & Network Security

3.2%

Other

44.8%

FAQs

## Azure VPN Gateway vs OpenVPN CloudConnexa FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between OpenVPN CloudConnexa vs Azure VPN Gateway?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction, especially in setup and support, compared to Azure VPN Gateway.

| | [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) | [Azure VPN Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.6/5 (130 reviews) | 3.9/5 (15 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.9 | 6.3 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Customer Support (14 all-time mentions) | Security Protection (2 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of OpenVPN CloudConnexa and Azure VPN Gateway compare?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing more satisfaction with its pricing than Azure VPN Gateway.

- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa:** Reviewers frequently mention cost-effectiveness and fair pricing, though some note higher costs at scale or for large teams.
- **Azure VPN Gateway:** Reviewers describe it as cost-effective in certain regions but also mention it can be expensive and less user-friendly in pricing structure.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenVPN CloudConnexa and Azure VPN Gateway?

The top three alternatives to OpenVPN CloudConnexa and Azure VPN Gateway are Check Point SASE, Absolute Secure Access, and NordLayer.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) | 4.6/5 (130 reviews) | — | Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness and fair pricing, with some concerns at scale. | Customer Support (14 all-time mentions) |
| [Azure VPN Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews) | 3.9/5 (15 reviews) | — | Described as cost-effective in some regions, but also noted as expensive by others. | Security Protection (2 all-time mentions) |
| [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) | 4.5/5 (227 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) | 4.7/5 (225 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) | 4.3/5 (127 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Business VPN features should I prioritize when comparing OpenVPN CloudConnexa and Azure VPN Gateway?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Security, Integrations, and Cost when comparing OpenVPN CloudConnexa and Azure VPN Gateway.

- **Ease of Setup:** OpenVPN CloudConnexa 8.9, Azure VPN Gateway 6.3
- **Quality of Support:** OpenVPN CloudConnexa 8.9, Azure VPN Gateway 7.7
- **Security:** OpenVPN CloudConnexa (12 all-time mentions), Azure VPN Gateway (2 all-time mentions)
- **Integrations:** OpenVPN CloudConnexa (7 all-time mentions), Azure VPN Gateway (1 all-time mention)
- **Cost:** OpenVPN CloudConnexa (8 all-time mentions of being expensive, but also praised for cost-effectiveness); Azure VPN Gateway (reviewers note both cost-effectiveness and expense)

### What are the pros and cons of OpenVPN CloudConnexa vs Azure VPN Gateway?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa's headline strength is customer support, while Azure VPN Gateway's is security protection.

- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa strengths:** Customer Support (14 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (13), Security (12), Features (11), Secure Access (11), Reliability (8), Remote Work (8), Setup Ease (8), VPN Efficiency (8), Integrations (7).
- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa trade-offs:** Expensive (8), Connection Issues (6), Complex Configuration (5), Difficult Learning Curve (5).
- **Azure VPN Gateway strengths:** Security Protection (2), Ease of Use (1), Easy Integrations (1), Setup Ease (1).
- **Azure VPN Gateway trade-offs:** Complexity Issues (1), Connectivity Issues (1).

### Is OpenVPN CloudConnexa or Azure VPN Gateway better for small businesses?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa is the better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and ease of setup.

- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa:** Reviewers consistently highlight ease of setup, user-friendly management, and strong support for small and distributed teams.
- **Azure VPN Gateway:** Reviewers note ease of integration and security, but also mention complexity and higher costs as potential challenges for small businesses.

### Which Business VPN platform has better integrations?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than Azure VPN Gateway.

- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa:** Okta integration is mentioned in recent reviews, with 7 all-time mentions of integrations.
- **Azure VPN Gateway:** Reviewers mention integration with Duo and other Azure services, with 1 all-time mention of integrations.

### How do OpenVPN CloudConnexa and Azure VPN Gateway compare on customer support?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa outperforms Azure VPN Gateway on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.2 points (8.9 vs 7.7).

- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa:** Reviewers frequently praise responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful support, with 14 all-time mentions of customer support.
- **Azure VPN Gateway:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and effective, but with fewer mentions and a lower satisfaction score.

### Which is easier to implement, OpenVPN CloudConnexa or Azure VPN Gateway?

OpenVPN CloudConnexa is rated significantly easier to implement than Azure VPN Gateway, with a 2.6-point advantage on Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 6.3).

- **OpenVPN CloudConnexa:** Reviewers consistently highlight quick setup, intuitive configuration, and minimal technical barriers for deployment.
- **Azure VPN Gateway:** Reviewers note that setup is generally straightforward for Azure users, but some mention complexity and less user-friendly processes, especially for certificate management and multi-region configurations.

Alternatives

**Azure VPN Gateway Alternatives**

 ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE")

[
Check Point SASE
](/products/check-point-sase/reviews)

 ![SoftEther VPN](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_41b6ccd46833bacf9b32574309a52d5e/softether-vpn.jpg "SoftEther VPN")

[
SoftEther VPN
](/products/softether-vpn/reviews)

 ![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense")

[
Netgate pfSense
](/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews)

 ![OpenVPN Access Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba874f2444831eb6c18655245ec9751/openvpn-access-server.svg "OpenVPN Access Server")

[
OpenVPN Access Server
](/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews)

**OpenVPN CloudConnexa Alternatives**

 ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE")

[
Check Point SASE
](/products/check-point-sase/reviews)

 ![Absolute Secure Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1077feba3bc1c85783d7d4d346b88fd1/absolute-secure-access.svg "Absolute Secure Access")

[
Absolute Secure Access
](/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews)

 ![NordLayer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77315138e4f5b891f13d50bf2e624a62/nordlayer.svg "NordLayer")

[
NordLayer
](/products/nordlayer/reviews)

 ![PureDome](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b7d4c51b52468496ae84c0c8e95334ad/purevpn-puredome.svg "PureDome")

[
PureDome
](/products/purevpn-puredome/reviews)