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AWS PrivateLink vs OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 31, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

AWS PrivateLink
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenVPN Access Server Enter...
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AWS PrivateLink is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise is 13.0%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Francis Adesalu - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable tool that needs to improve its security
The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the tool provides security features, and AWS serves as a certificate of trust for its uses. The tool is easy to set up, and it secures your internet connection, so your IP address and email are not exposed over the internet since the VPN has the ability to mask the IP addresses of users after users get an Amazon ID to use for internet browsing.
LAWAL YUSUF - PeerSpot reviewer
Has robust features for encryption and stability
We use the product for secure remote access, including WiFi and IoT device security The product has strong encryption and scalability features. It provides security for private network connections. The product’s connectivity is very slow. It could be faster. We have been using OpenVPN Access…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"We use the solution to access remote services."
"Two-factor authentication allows us to not force frequent password changes."
"The stability is very reliable in my experience."
"The most valuable features of the OpenVPN Access Server are the ease of use and integration with different platforms, such as Android and Windows. I can use the solution on my desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, the solution is secure."
"It was very easy to set up users."
"The initial setup was easy."
"I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
"The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost."
 

Cons

"Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve."
"The security needs to be improved because it was a complaint that our customers had."
"The stability of the solution could improve."
"The interface could be a little bit better in future iterations."
"They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly."
"The logs should be made easier to read."
"The upgrade path from older versions was more difficult than we wanted to tackle, so we ran an older version of the software for longer than I wanted. Patching, updating, and migrating to newer versions was a problem for us. That said, we were on a rather old version that I inherited yet it worked rock solid."
"There are certain shortcomings in the product's stability that need improvement."
"It requires some experience of Linux server configuration to set it up."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal."
"The solution was free of charge."
"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."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"The solution is free of cost."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"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."
"OpenVPN Access Server is a cheap corporate solution."
"It is free, you buy support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS PrivateLink?
It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS PrivateLink?
The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal.
What needs improvement with AWS PrivateLink?
Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve. The security features are limited since the tool is available for free from Amazon.
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...
What do you like most about OpenVPN Access Server?
OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OpenVPN Access Server?
We recommend checking the compliance you need for the project and picking the product that meets those requirements within the best price. For us, it was OpenVPN.
 

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Sample Customers

Heroku, Twilio, Autodesk, SigOpt, Aqua, Snowflake
Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
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