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OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise vs SecureLink comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 31, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

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
SecureLink
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
32nd
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise is 13.0%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SecureLink is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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…
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Efficient technical support with good synchronization features, but it needs better security
We would like to be to secure access to all of the servers for all of the internal workers and engineers. We would like to have tools that provide us with security for our servers. I would like to see an improved repository to better see the users. We have a new project that requires a lot of security we will not continue with SecureLink. The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is stability."
"Two-factor authentication allows us to not force frequent password changes."
"I have found the stability to be good."
"The solution is user-friendly and easy to implement."
"The most valuable features of OpenVPN are its ease of use, client familiarity, end-user familiarity, operating system integration, and price points."
"The stability is very reliable in my experience."
"Provides privacy and cryptography for my network communication."
"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."
"The most valuable feature is synchronizing the limited access for partners or sub-contractors."
 

Cons

"OpenVPN could improve in centralized management and enhance the GUI configuration steps."
"It requires some experience of Linux server configuration to set it up."
"​There was one annoying feature where we had to disable and enable the user. I cannot remember what it was exactly, but I think it was for a password lockout. It would be nice if there was a checkbox, or something, in the web interface to allow you to unlock a user whose password was locked."
"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."
"OpenVPN does not have the ability to selectively terminate connections."
"You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself."
"I would like to see continued advanced security implementation."
"The solution should provide a faster connection, and its security could be improved."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"OpenVPN Access Server is free and open source."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"One of the valuable features of OpenVPN is that it is free for a single user."
"Open VPN Access Server is open-source and free of charge."
"It is free, you buy support."
"We are not happy with the recent increase in the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Healthcare Company
31%
Construction Company
6%
Media Company
6%
Non Profit
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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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

Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
NISC, Sotera Wireless, InterSystems, Allscripts, Cerner, Allscripts
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