# Ivanti Connect Secure, OpenVPN CloudConnexa vs OpenVPN Access Server Comparison

| | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 87 | 124 | 339 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (73.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free 3 Connections Per Month | Free 2 Free With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Ivanti Connect Secure

**Not enough data**

### OpenVPN CloudConnexa

Pros:
- Customer Support (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (8 reviews)
- Connection Issues (6 reviews)

### OpenVPN Access Server

Pros:
- Ease of Use (38 reviews)
- Easy Setup (31 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (16 reviews)
- Expensive (15 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (110 reviews) | 9.2 (300 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 8.7 (307 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (104 reviews) | 8.5 (233 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (90 reviews) | 8.7 (201 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (97 reviews) | 8.6 (226 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (84 reviews) | 8.8 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (61 reviews) | 8.7 (109 reviews) | 8.5 (297 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ivanti Connect Secure

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### OpenVPN CloudConnexa

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Free 3 Connections Per Month

Description: The Starter plan for CloudConnexa is a free tier that includes up to 3 seats and gives you access to the core cloud VPN and Zero-Trust networking features with no credit card required.

Key Features:
- Full-Mesh topology
- Global Presence in 30+ data centers worldwide
- High Availability

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### OpenVPN Access Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free 2 Free With One-Time Purchase

Description: Instant access to all features - no card required - use it free forever!

Key Features:
- Self-hosted OpenVPN server
- Self-hosted cluster configuration for high scale and redundancy
- Administration and User Web Portals

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ivanti Connect Secure** | 8.4/10 | 7 |
| **OpenVPN CloudConnexa** | 8.2/10 | 13 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ivanti Connect Secure** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN CloudConnexa** | 9.2/10 | 13 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Global Access** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Audit** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ivanti Connect Secure** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN CloudConnexa** | 8.6/10 | 101 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | 8.1/10 | 299 |

#### Usage

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | Not enough data | 9.1 (97 reviews) | 9.1 (262 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | Not enough data | 8.8 (95 reviews) | 8.8 (252 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | Not enough data | 8.3 (91 reviews) | 8.2 (255 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | 8.8 (91 reviews) | 8.7 (260 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (186 reviews) | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (216 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | Not enough data | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 8.0 (213 reviews) | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (92 reviews) | 7.6 (195 reviews) | 
| **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | 7.7 (86 reviews) | 8.0 (217 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | Not enough data | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 7.7 (203 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Ivanti Connect Secure (2):** [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp)

**Unique to OpenVPN CloudConnexa (3):** [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp)

**Unique to OpenVPN Access Server (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ivanti Connect Secure | OpenVPN CloudConnexa | OpenVPN Access Server | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 6.3% | 47.5% | 44.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 48.3% | 44.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 73.8% | 4.2% | 10.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Ivanti Connect Secure

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.3%
- **Higher Education:** 7.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.3%
- **Banking:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.8%
- **Retail:** 3.8%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Internet:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 40.0%

#### OpenVPN CloudConnexa

- **Computer Software:** 20.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8%
- **Financial Services:** 10.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Computer Games:** 1.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 30.3%

#### OpenVPN Access Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.4%
- **Computer Software:** 16.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Consulting:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 40.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Ivanti Connect Secure

- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Allowlisting](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-allowlisting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (474 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenVPN CloudConnexa

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [PureDome](https://www.g2.com/products/purevpn-puredome/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [Pritunl](https://www.g2.com/products/pritunl/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [SoftEther VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/softether-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Azure VPN Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-vpn-gateway/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Windscribe](https://www.g2.com/products/windscribe/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenVPN Access Server

- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [Tailscale](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [LetsVPN](https://www.g2.com/products/letsvpn/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (135 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Ivanti Connect Secure

No discussions available for this product.

### OpenVPN CloudConnexa

No discussions available for this product.

### OpenVPN Access Server

- Title: [Vpn require](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32731-vpn-require) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Why should I use OpenVPN Access Sever?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/openvpn-access-server-features) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "BYOD REGARDLESS OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
OpenVPN Clients free your users to choose their favorite device with support for Android, iODS, Linux, macOS, and..."
- Title: [Why does OpenVPN use UDP and TCP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/udp-and-tcp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The OpenVPN protocol itself functions best over just the UDP protocol. And by default the connection profiles that you can download from the Access Server..."
- Title: [If OpenVPN is open source, isn't the code free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/openvpn-open-source-code) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The OpenVPN open source project is free to use if you keep to the software license agreement, but the commercial OpenVPN Access Server product sold by..."
- Title: [How much does it cost to use your VPN software/Access Sever?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-ddf8d406-721f-4595-8129-749a986c36f0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We have two models - tiered and BYOL (Bring your Own License)

For BYOL:

It is a $15.00 License Fee Per Connected Device Per Year. Support & Updates are..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ivanti-connect-secure-vs-openvpn-cloudconnexa-vs-openvpn-access-server)