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OpenVPN Access Server vs SecureLink comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

OpenVPN Access Server
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
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 June 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 11.9%, down from 13.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SecureLink is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenVPN Access Server11.9%
SecureLink0.9%
Other87.2%
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Featured Reviews

Fedir Plotnikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Globant
User management has simplified internal VPN access and now provides clear visibility and control
I do not use any role defining features because it is a really small organization, so it wasn't required, but it is there if needed. I have seen OpenVPN Access Server integrations such as LDAP, RADIUS, PAM, and SAML, but again, due to the size of the company, it wasn't necessary and we didn't have it inside the company. However, it was nice that it is already embedded inside. We haven't used much in terms of integrations with OpenVPN Access Server, so it's hard to say. We only used basic features there. My advice for others looking to implement OpenVPN Access Server is that it is at least worth trying if you need a fast and easy implementation solution without technical overhead and you just need VPN access, which is supported by all operating systems and mobile operating system vendors. It is definitely worth a try. OpenVPN Access Server was purchased directly from the website, not on the AWS marketplace or through a partner purchase. I would rate this product an overall eight out of ten.
FS
Deputy Head of IT at a legal firm with 501-1,000 employees
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

"Highly configurable. You can create your own custom client installer and can rebrand the server-side program."
"Simple to install and maintain, easy to find documentation or help in Google."
"The core VPN functionality is reliable and relatively easy to administer once it is deployed."
"The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost."
"The product provides secure internet connections and helps with faster downloads."
"OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help."
"Its most valuable feature is that it is open source."
"It was very easy to set up users."
"Technical support is very efficient and very supportive."
"The most valuable feature is synchronizing the limited access for partners or sub-contractors."
 

Cons

"The product’s connectivity is very slow. It could be faster."
"There was one annoying feature where we had to disable and enable the user."
"The stability of the OpenVPN Access Server has room for improvement."
"There are certain shortcomings in the product's stability that need improvement."
"I find that connection speed with OpenVPN Access Server loses in comparison to WireGuard, which is very fast."
"I'd like the solution to have more access points and more speed."
"The security needs to be improved because it was a complaint that our customers had."
"There are tasks that require logging onto the server to run commands, which is not intuitive through the UI."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The Pro Edition has a reasonable price per user."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"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."
"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"The product offers yearly as well as monthly subscription plans. It has moderate pricing."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"We are not happy with the recent increase in the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
Healthcare Company
18%
Construction Company
16%
Hospitality Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise17
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Questions from the Community

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Sample Customers

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