OpenVPN Access Server

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From $7/mo Free plan WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidSelf-hosted

Spec score 9.5 #2 of 94 in Business VPN Software

What it is

OpenVPN Access Server is a business VPN hosted in a customer's environment, including Linux systems, virtual appliances, containers and public clouds. Its free plan lasts indefinitely, includes all features, requires no credit card and permits up to two simultaneous connections. Growth costs $7 a month per connection and supports up to 2,000 connections; Enterprise & IoT has custom pricing and unlimited connections. A 14-day trial is available for five or more connections. Administrators have a Web UI, self-service client UI, CLI, REST API and automation templates. Authentication options include PAM, RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, local and custom methods. User- and group-level access controls are available, as are protocol and port restrictions. Identity, device and location context can be used to control application access. OpenVPN Connect supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and ChromeOS. Deployment options include Docker, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Kubernetes Helm and public cloud marketplaces. The listed security and compliance items include SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPR.

Spec sheet

Free plan: YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Headquarters: Pleasanton, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Founded: 2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Access model: hybridRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Admin control level: enterpriseRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Admin Features: Administrators get a Web UI, self-service client UI, CLI management, REST API, and automation templates.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Audit logs: YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Authentication Methods: Supported methods include PAM, RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, local, and custom authentication.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Client Platforms: OpenVPN Connect supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Cloud Integrations: Deployment options include AWS, GCP, Azure, IBM, DigitalOcean, Oracle, and Vultr marketplaces.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Connection Scaling: Growth supports up to 2,000 simultaneous connections; Enterprise supports unlimited connections.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Customer Base: The business VPN is trusted by more than 20,000 organizations and businesses.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Deployment Integrations: Docker, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Kubernetes Helm, CloudFormation, and Terraform are supported.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Encryption Performance: OpenVPN DCO provides near-wire-speed performance with kernel-powered encryption and decryption.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Free Tier Features: The free plan is free forever, includes all features, and requires no credit card.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Free Tier Limit: The free plan supports up to two simultaneous connections.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Pricing Model: Connection-based pricing with volume discounts and monthly or yearly billing.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Refund Policy: Subscriptions can be canceled anytime; unused funds are credited for future usage, with refunds handled by sales.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Security Certifications: The page lists SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Self Hosting: Access Server is hosted in the customer's environment on Linux, virtual appliances, containers, or public clouds.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Site-to-site networking: YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
SSO / SCIM: YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Supported platforms: Linux server; Windows,macOS,iOS,Android,and ChromeOS clients; Docker; VMware ESXi; Microsoft Hyper-V; AWS,Azure,Google Cloud,IBM Cloud,DigitalOcean,Oracle Cloud,and VultrRead 22 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Team Controls: User- and group-level role-based access controls are available, along with protocol and port restrictions.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Trial Period: A 14-day trial provides access without blocked features or hidden costs and requires five or more connections.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net
Zero Trust Controls: Identity, device, and location context can enforce application access and prevent lateral movement.Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net

Plans and prices

Free Free 2 connections Up to 2 connections; free forever; all features; no card required Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net

Growth $7 a month billed monthly Up to 2,000 connections $7 per connection per month; example total of $70 per month billed yearly Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net

Enterprise & IoT Priced on request Unlimited connections Custom pricing and volume discounts based on business requirements Read 27 Sep 2026 · openvpn.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

Free plan includes all features indefinitely.
No credit card is required for the free plan.
Supports multiple authentication methods, including SAML.
Offers user- and group-level access controls.
Supports cloud and self-managed deployment options.

Limits

Free plan is limited to two simultaneous connections.
Trial requires five or more connections.
Enterprise & IoT pricing is custom, not listed.

Who it suits

Access Server suits organizations that need a VPN deployed in their own environment and want administrative controls over users, groups and application access. The free plan is limited to two simultaneous connections; larger deployments can use paid plans.

Verdict

Access Server offers self-hosted deployment and a free tier with the full feature set, within a two-connection limit. Growth has a stated per-connection price, while Enterprise & IoT pricing depends on business requirements.