# OpenVPN Access Server, Radmin VPN vs Netgate pfSense Comparison

| | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 339 | 6 | 325 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 2 Free With One-Time Purchase | 0 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### OpenVPN Access Server

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

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

### Radmin VPN

**Not enough data**

### Netgate pfSense

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Customizability (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (300 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (260 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (307 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (267 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (246 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (243 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (226 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (208 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (261 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Radmin VPN

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: 0

Description: The software is free of charge


[Learn more about Radmin VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/radmin-vpn/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Netgate pfSense

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Radmin VPN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Netgate pfSense** | 8.3/10 | 243 |

#### Administration

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (188 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (209 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (179 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (200 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (217 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (136 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (167 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (200 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (163 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (168 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (188 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (181 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (73 reviews) | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenVPN Access Server** | 8.1/10 | 299 |
| **Radmin VPN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Netgate pfSense** | 8.8/10 | 181 |

#### Usage

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | 9.1 (262 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (146 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | 8.8 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (162 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Choices** | 8.2 (255 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (165 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | 8.7 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (156 reviews) | 
| **No Log Storage** | 7.4 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (110 reviews) | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | 7.8 (216 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (113 reviews) | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | 8.0 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (108 reviews) | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | 7.6 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (109 reviews) | 
| **Open Source Code** | 8.0 (217 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (147 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 7.7 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (97 reviews) | 

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



**Unique to Netgate pfSense (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OpenVPN Access Server | Radmin VPN | Netgate pfSense | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 44.5% | 66.7% | 68.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 44.8% | 16.7% | 25.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Radmin VPN

- **Information Technology and Services:** 50.0%
- **Computer Software:** 33.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 16.7%

#### Netgate pfSense

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.2%
- **Government Administration:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 40.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to OpenVPN Access Server

- [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)
- [Pritunl](https://www.g2.com/products/pritunl/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews)

### Alternatives to Radmin VPN

- [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-client/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (345 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (124 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 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)
- [Tailscale](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [SoftEther VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/softether-vpn/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews)

### Alternatives to Netgate pfSense

- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (619 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)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews)
- [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (153 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [CrowdSec](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [GlassWire Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/glasswire-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Comodo Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/comodo-firewall/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (38 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### Radmin VPN

No discussions available for this product.

### Netgate pfSense

- Title: [Can pfSense be used as a router?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-pfsense-be-used-as-a-router) — 11 comments
  > **Top comment:** "pfSense is an open-source firewall and router software distribution based on FreeBSD. It supports NAT and different types of interfaces (WAN, LAN, DMZ). It..."
- Title: [What is pfSense used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pfsense-used-for) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "router, firewall, vpn server"
- Title: [Is pfSense still free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pfsense-still-free) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes its available in both free and paid version "
- Title: [What is pfSense software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pfsense-software) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a firewall/firewall."
- Title: [Is pfSense any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pfsense-any-good) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it's excellent "

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