--- title: OpenVPN Access Server Reviews meta_title: 'OpenVPN Access Server Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 357 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how OpenVPN Access Server works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 4.5 review_count: 357 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-07-11' parent_category: name: Network Security url: https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security --- # OpenVPN Access Server Reviews **Vendor:** OpenVPN **Category:** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 357 ## About OpenVPN Access Server OpenVPN Access Server is a full-featured SSL self-hosted VPN software solution that integrates OpenVPN server capabilities, enterprise management capabilities, simplified OpenVPN Connect UI, and OpenVPN Client software packages that accommodate Windows, MAC, and Linux, mobile OS (Android and iOS) environments. OpenVPN Access Server supports a wide range of configurations, including secure and granular remote access to internal network and/ or private cloud network resources and applications with fine-grained access control. ## OpenVPN Access Server Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users praise the **ease of use** of OpenVPN Access Server, finding it simple and effective once set up. (38 reviews) - Users find the **easy setup** of OpenVPN Access Server invaluable for quick and efficient deployment across multiple devices. (31 reviews) - Users value the **robust security** of OpenVPN Access Server, ensuring reliable and compliant remote access solutions. (28 reviews) - Users value the **easy installation** of OpenVPN Access Server, enabling quick setup and intuitive management for all users. (23 reviews) - Users appreciate the **ease of installation and use** of OpenVPN Access Server for efficient VPN management. (20 reviews) - Ease of Connection (16 reviews) - Customer Support (14 reviews) - Simple (14 reviews) - Secure Access (13 reviews) - Deployment Ease (12 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find the **configuration process complex** , especially without support for the latest Ubuntu and manual user management. (16 reviews) - Users find OpenVPN Access Server **expensive** , especially for small teams needing fewer than ten licenses. (15 reviews) - Users feel OpenVPN Access Server has a **lack of features** , particularly missing a user-friendly GUI and essential functionalities. (9 reviews) - Users frequently face **connectivity issues** with OpenVPN Access Server, often needing multiple attempts to connect successfully. (6 reviews) - Users find the **learning curve steep** , struggling with complex documentation and advanced feature setups in OpenVPN Access Server. (5 reviews) - Limited Features (5 reviews) - Poor Documentation (5 reviews) - Slow Speed (5 reviews) - Users report that the **support services are poor** , impacting their overall experience with OpenVPN Access Server. (4 reviews) - Complex Setup (3 reviews) ## OpenVPN Access Server Reviews ### 1. Works fine for what I use it for. No problems. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joshua S. | Product and Content Analyst, Consumer Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 03, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** I like that I can simply connect to the Open VPN. Once I'm connected I have no problem accessing our database remotely. It doesn't disconnect while I'm using it and it doesn't even seem to slow down the data base. **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** I dislike that I have such a long password and that there doesn't seem to be an obvious option for having the password stored in the system. I save the password in MS Word and then have to copy paste it to connect. Seems like a waste of time. **Recommendations to others considering OpenVPN Access Server:** Works well. No hassle. **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** When I need to work out of the office and still access the data warehouse I use this tool. It allows me to be more flexible in my work location. ### 2. Significantly decreases performance of my laptop when in use **Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 10, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** Not many popups and no additional software that I'm forced to download, doesn't have tons of patches or updates which prevent usage for periods of time. **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** When Open VPN is running, my laptop's performance is drastically reduced and I can't seem to figure out why. **Recommendations to others considering OpenVPN Access Server:** See if you can find any alternatives that don't tax performance quite so much. I used it as little as possible. **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** This product allows team members to work from home without disrupting normal workflow. ### 3. Nice and secured VPN **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** Strong security and very reliable VPN tool **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** At times it looks like very complicated tool to use and also have proxy issues some times **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** Connecting with our secured stage and prod servers. ### 4. Good VPN for small operations. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Adam A. | Independent Consultant, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 27, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** Low cost. OpenVPN is easy to configure and deploy. **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** Special software package required on every OS(no native support). **Recommendations to others considering OpenVPN Access Server:** Consider if open source software fits your requirements first. **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** Secure tunnels for mobile productivity. Secure access to network resources. ### 5. Open Vpn review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 15, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** gives extremely secure connections between private networks, Almost impossible for someone to tap or interfere with data in the VPN tunnel **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** to follow the company's own policies on your home computers **Recommendations to others considering OpenVPN Access Server:** Allows you to be at home and access your company's computers in the same way, as if you were sitting at work **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** you can connect to your company from anywhere in the world. ### 6. Clunky, but works **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 06, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** Works well and it’s free. Clients for all major OS’ and even mobile devices. Server built into both Synology and QNAP NAS boxes. **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** Server is only available for Linux and can be cumbersome to setup. Client setup can be clunky as a result having to use config files. **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** Remote access to office LAN resources. Once properly setup, works exactly as designed. ### 7. good vibes with openvpn **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Practice | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 11, 2017 **What do you like best about OpenVPN Access Server?** this works well with my linux based database server, the vendor can get right in and fix things with out my intervention **What do you dislike about OpenVPN Access Server?** there is nothing that I do not like. it works **Recommendations to others considering OpenVPN Access Server:** can't show a screenshot as it is used on a linux server **What problems is OpenVPN Access Server solving and how is that benefiting you?** easier access for support to fix db problems ## OpenVPN Access Server Discussions - [Vpn require](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32731-vpn-require) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [Why should I use OpenVPN Access Sever?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/openvpn-access-server-features) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [Why does OpenVPN use UDP and TCP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/udp-and-tcp) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [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 - [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 - [View OpenVPN Access Server pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews?page=8§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-12+00%3A23%3A22+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=329b9a2c-0a15-4a9e-90a6-f0228f52fa65&secure%5Btoken%5D=2fb82ab3535515b43f87efef00d2c977ff8e505c3186b2e86a82df1f30a44d24&format=llm_user) ## OpenVPN Access Server Integrations - [ActiveDirectory Domain Controller for Windows 2016](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) - [Azure Active Directory Domain Services](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews) - [BlackArch](https://www.g2.com/products/blackarch/reviews) - [CheckPoint](https://www.g2.com/products/checkpoint/reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) - [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) - [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) DNS](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-oci-dns/reviews) ## OpenVPN Access Server Features **Usage** - Multi-Device Usage - Multiple Concurrent Connections - Protocol Choices - Unlimited Bandwidth - No Log Storage - Varied Server Locations - Unlimited Server Switches **Miscellaneous** - Live Customer Support - Open Source Code - Multiple Payment Methods ## Top OpenVPN Access Server Alternatives - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (318 reviews) - [Tailscale](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (31 reviews) - [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (224 reviews)