# NordLayer, OpenVPN Access Server vs Absolute Secure Access Comparison

| | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 126 | 348 | 225 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (62.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $8.00 1 Users | Free 2 Free With One-Time Purchase | Get quote per user/month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### NordLayer

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Setup Ease (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (5 reviews)
- Limited Features (4 reviews)

### OpenVPN Access Server

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

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

### Absolute Secure Access

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Connectivity Stability (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Issues (3 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (109 reviews) | 9.2 (307 reviews) | 9.4 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (112 reviews) | 8.7 (314 reviews) | 9.1 (195 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (65 reviews) | 8.6 (240 reviews) | 8.6 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (201 reviews) | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (99 reviews) | 8.6 (233 reviews) | 9.3 (185 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (177 reviews) | 9.2 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (102 reviews) | 8.6 (304 reviews) | 8.5 (190 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### NordLayer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lite

Price: Starting at $8.00 1 Users

Description: Essential internet access security with basic internet threat prevention features.

Key Features:
- Up to 100mbs server performance
- ThreatBlock
- VPN protocol variety

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### 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

### Absolute Secure Access

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: NetMotion Core

Price: Get quote per user/month

Description: The simplest way to ensure secure connectivity across your mobile workforce

Key Features:
- Mobile-first VPN with full encryption and remote access capabilities
- Unbreakable connectivity and optimized network performance
- Available in cloud on on-premise

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | 9.6/10 | 6 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Access** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scaling** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Blockage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IoT** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | 8.6/10 | 8 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | 8.7/10 | 43 |

#### Network Management

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Network Mapping** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 
| **Security Analytics** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **API/Integrations** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **Application Security** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 
| **Workload Protection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Data Protection** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **User Monitoring** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | 9.0/10 | 5 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Gateway** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Antivirus** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password manager** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-on** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enforces policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-factor authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

####  Type

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **On-premises solution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud-solution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

####  Reporting

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access & Permission Change Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance & Audit Trail Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive & Contextual Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Identity Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self‑Service Account Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Policy Tuning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Role Recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | 9.2/10 | 17 |

#### Administration

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Global Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Security Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **User Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 

### Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | 7.6/10 | 12 |

#### Experience

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Telemetry Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Experience Score** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Budget Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Performance

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Uptime Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Resource Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and Group Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wide Area Network (WAN)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NordLayer** | 8.6/10 | 91 |
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | 8.1/10 | 306 |
| **Absolute Secure Access** | 8.6/10 | 164 |

#### Usage

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 9.1 (268 reviews) | 8.9 (142 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 8.7 (259 reviews) | 8.7 (143 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | 8.4 (44 reviews) | 8.2 (261 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.4 (81 reviews) | 8.7 (267 reviews) | 8.8 (146 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | 8.6 (74 reviews) | 7.4 (192 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | 8.8 (81 reviews) | 7.8 (223 reviews) | 8.5 (116 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | 8.0 (219 reviews) | 8.5 (116 reviews) | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 7.6 (201 reviews) | 8.8 (145 reviews) | 
| **Open Source Code** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (223 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (209 reviews) | 7.7 (108 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn)

**Unique to NordLayer (7):** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac), [Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-and-access-management-iam), [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software), [Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms), [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions)


**Unique to Absolute Secure Access (4):** [Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-employee-experience-dex-management), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | NordLayer | OpenVPN Access Server | Absolute Secure Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 56.3% | 45.9% | 12.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 43.8% | 62.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 10.4% | 25.4% | 

### By Industry

#### NordLayer

- **Computer Software:** 17.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.9%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Internet:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.2%
- **Construction:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 36.5%

#### OpenVPN Access Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.0%
- **Computer Software:** 15.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.7%
- **Internet:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Consulting:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 39.6%

#### Absolute Secure Access

- **Law Enforcement:** 23.2%
- **Government Administration:** 22.3%
- **Public Safety:** 15.6%
- **Utilities:** 7.6%
- **Legal Services:** 4.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.8%
- **Financial Services:** 1.8%
- **Government Relations:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 15.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to NordLayer

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1230 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (517 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (737 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3978 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (588 reviews)
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (911 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4004 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (483 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenVPN Access Server

- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [Tailscale](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 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)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [UTunnel VPN and ZTNA](https://www.g2.com/products/utunnel-vpn-and-ztna/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Pritunl](https://www.g2.com/products/pritunl/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews)

### Alternatives to Absolute Secure Access

- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (517 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1230 reviews)
- [Nexthink](https://www.g2.com/products/nexthink/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (588 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Allowlisting](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-allowlisting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (474 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### NordLayer

- Title: [How has NordLayer improved your network security, and what features do you rely on?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-has-nordlayer-improved-your-network-security-and-what-features-do-you-rely-on) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "- Encrypted data with AES-256 for secure transmission
- Implemented Zero Trust Network Access to reduce internal threats
- Provided safe remote access..."
- Title: [What is NordLayer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nordlayer-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "NordLayer helps organizations of all sizes enhance their internet security and modernize network and resource access with technical improvements aligning..."

### 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..."

### Absolute Secure Access

- Title: [What are the top 3 things that you would change or improve about this product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-3-things-that-you-would-change-or-improve-about-this-product) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "1. Update videos on YouTube.  
2. Marketing campaign to target Police Agencies where it could be integrated easily
3. Market to schools which could benefit..."
- Title: [What is NetMotion used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-netmotion-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a kind of VPN software that provide better way to connect our business or data center in secure manner."
- Title: [Is NetMotion a VPN?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-netmotion-a-vpn) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes...but much more"
- Title: [How does NetMotion mobility work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-netmotion-mobility-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Netmotion mobility functions as a VPN. You configure a server and install clients. The clients install a virtual NIC which starts up as Wondows starts and..."
- Title: [What is NetMotion complete?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-netmotion-complete) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Not sure?"

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