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Compare NordLayer and OpenVPN CloudConnexa 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8.00 1 Users
Starting at $70.00 5 Connections Per Month
NordLayer
Star Rating
(126)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8.00 1 Users
Browse all 4 pricing plansOpenVPN CloudConnexa
Star Rating
(119)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $70.00 5 Connections Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that OpenVPN CloudConnexa excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to NordLayer. Users appreciate its robust security features, particularly for accessing sensitive environments like AWS, highlighting the importance of controlled access for security.
- Users say that OpenVPN CloudConnexa offers a seamless setup experience, with many finding it easy to configure and implement. Recent feedback emphasizes that the platform allows teams to connect securely from anywhere without requiring extensive technical knowledge.
- Reviewers mention that NordLayer shines in its user-friendly interface, making it incredibly easy to log in and switch between VPNs. This intuitive design is particularly beneficial for IT teams managing remote access, as it simplifies the process of connecting to private networks.
- According to verified reviews, OpenVPN CloudConnexa's support team receives high praise for their responsiveness and effectiveness. Users have noted that the support staff is quick to address issues, which enhances the overall user experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while NordLayer is well-suited for small businesses, OpenVPN CloudConnexa is favored by mid-market companies, indicating a broader appeal for more complex organizational needs. This distinction may influence buyers based on their company size and requirements.
- Users report that both products offer solid performance, but OpenVPN CloudConnexa has a slight edge in security analytics and network segmentation features, which are crucial for organizations prioritizing data protection and compliance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NordLayer
Lite
Starting at $8.00
1 Users
Essential internet access security with basic internet threat prevention features.
- Up to 100mbs server performance
- ThreatBlock
- VPN protocol variety
OpenVPN CloudConnexa
OpenVPN Cloud
Starting at $70.00
5 Connections Per Month
Economical and flexible pricing with OpenVPN Cloud. Evaluate OpenVPN Cloud with three free VPN connections. Or you can purchase a subscription to fit your connection needs.
- SEE PRICING
- Flexible Internet Routing
- Cloud Protection/ZTNA
Free Trial
NordLayer
No trial information availableOpenVPN CloudConnexa
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
109
9.1
107
Ease of Use
9.2
112
9.1
110
Ease of Setup
9.2
65
8.8
101
Ease of Admin
9.0
58
9.0
90
Quality of Support
8.5
99
8.9
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
54
9.2
84
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
102
8.7
106
Features by Category
Data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Network
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Network Management
8.6
7
9.0
12
Feature Not Available
9.0
12
7.7
5
8.2
12
8.7
5
7.9
11
Security
9.4
6
8.2
10
9.8
7
8.1
12
Feature Not Available
8.2
12
9.8
7
8.3
10
Identity Management
9.3
7
9.1
11
Feature Not Available
8.2
10
8.3
6
8.3
11
Generative AI
6.7
5
7.6
9
7.3
5
6.3
9
Administration
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Protection
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usage
8.9
82
9.1
95
8.6
77
8.8
95
8.4
44
8.3
91
8.4
81
8.8
91
8.6
74
Feature Not Available
8.8
81
8.9
94
8.7
77
8.7
88
Miscellaneous
8.3
70
8.2
91
Feature Not Available
7.7
86
Feature Not Available
8.4
89
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NordLayer and OpenVPN CloudConnexa are categorized as Zero Trust Networking and Business VPN
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NordLayer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenVPN CloudConnexa
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Internet
5.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Other
54.0%
Computer Software
20.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Financial Services
10.3%
Telecommunications
6.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Other
42.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is NordLayer used for?
1 Comment
LM
NordLayer helps organizations of all sizes enhance their internet security and modernize network and resource access with technical improvements aligning...Read more
How has NordLayer improved your network security, and what features do you rely on?
1 Comment
MR
- Encrypted data with AES-256 for secure transmission
- Implemented Zero Trust Network Access to reduce internal threats
- Provided safe remote access...Read more
NordLayer has no more discussions with answers
OpenVPN CloudConnexa has no discussions with answers
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