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Aruba Virtual Intranet Access vs OpenVPN Access Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 14, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
34th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenVPN Access Server
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 13.4%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
OpenVPN Access Server13.4%
Aruba Virtual Intranet Access0.8%
Other85.8%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1934385 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Electronic procurement department at a government with 51-200 employees
Very user friendly but configurations can be a bit complex
We use the solution to access company information via the cloud.  The solution is very user friendly.  Configurations can be a bit complex.  I have been using the solution for two years.  The solution is stable.  Technical support is very helpful so I rate them a seven out of ten.  Neutral…
Girraj Godia - PeerSpot reviewer
Devops Engineer at Emergent
Has improved internal app access by allowing secure user onboarding and simplified network whitelisting
The plan for OpenVPN Access Server could be improved. When adding new people, better plans for startups would be beneficial. I'm working in a startup and sometimes people think we should take the enterprise plan or not. If there was a dedicated plan for startups, it would be really helpful. For instance, providing store credit for OpenVPN Access Server through a startup program, similar to YC's program which gives credit to new startups. UI-wise, OpenVPN Access Server is easy to manage, but the overall overview dashboard in the admin portal could be improved. Currently, you have to go through dropdowns to find where to add users or whitelist IPs. Creating an onboarding dashboard where an admin person can find these things easily would be beneficial.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is very user friendly."
"What I appreciate the most about OpenVPN Access Server is that it's very easy to set up."
"I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
"We use the solution to access remote services."
"It is open source and therefore affordable for small projects."
"The solution is reliable, easy to use, and open source. It's free at no cost."
"We were surprised how straightforward it was to integrate with AWS."
"Its most valuable feature is that it is open source."
"The most valuable feature of OpenVPN is that it is open source. I can do anything with the solution, such as change, build, and collect. Additionally, it is safe to use the solution and there are frequent updates."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"The solution should provide a faster connection, and its security could be improved."
"The server configuration file needs to be improved, it's the biggest problem in the configuration process."
"There sometimes is an incompatibility between some VPNs."
"The stability of the OpenVPN Access Server has room for improvement."
"The plan for OpenVPN Access Server could be improved. When adding new people, better plans for startups would be beneficial."
"The stability of the solution could improve."
"You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself."
"I'd like the solution to have more access points and more speed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's pricing is good value, definitely. It is one of the best features, I would say. Evaluate the product before seeing which type of licensing is good for you. I think there is a good evaluation method available for OpenVPN, so you can just evaluate if it meets your needs. Then go forward with the right licensing policy."
"One of the valuable features of OpenVPN is that it is free for a single user."
"I would say the product's pricing is a good value. I would recommend to other companies to implement it. I've seen other software, in tandem with the service, to be very expensive."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"The Pro Edition has a reasonable price per user."
"It is free, you buy support."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"OpenVPN is an open-source solution. If the solution is used for personal use it is free. For non-personal use, the solution can be expensive."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
 

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Also Known As

Aruba VIA
OpenVPN
 

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Sample Customers

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