OpenVPN CloudConnexa

Overview

OpenVPN CloudConnexa is a cloud-managed service for connecting users, devices and networks through an overlay network. It is best suited to organizations that want centralized access controls without running the service themselves. Its strongest case is the combination of network and security administration; plan seat counts and the need for an Internet Gateway shape the cost and setup.

Each active user or connector consumes a seat, and the free tier covers up to five. The overlay has no default internet connection, so organizations that need internet access through it must provide an Internet Gateway. Split tunneling is supported.

Key features

Network and administration

A unified console provides centralized management and granular access policies, with an advanced level of administrative control. CloudConnexa supports OpenVPN and IPsec protocols, site-to-site networking and split tunneling. Because OpenVPN manages the fully cloud-based service, it suits teams that prefer not to operate the networking infrastructure themselves.

Security and integrations

Web filtering, intrusion detection and prevention, and threat defense add controls beyond connectivity. The pricing page lists SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, HIPAA and ISO 27001. LDAP, SAML, multiple authentication methods and SCIM vary by plan; public API and Terraform support offer routes for automation. Technical support is available 24/7.

Application sharing with other CloudConnexa accounts is included in paid plans. OpenVPN says more than 20,000 organizations use the service, though adoption alone does not indicate whether its plan structure fits a particular team.

Pricing

CloudConnexa uses a freemium, per-seat model. Seat counts include connectors as well as people, so machine connectivity can consume capacity that a simple user count misses.

Starter: Price not listed; includes five seats and requires no credit card. It is a useful way to start small, but the five-seat ceiling makes it a limited fit for larger teams.

Essential: $7 a month per seat, with annual billing shown as $70/month billed yearly and an annual discount available. It adds LDAP and SAML, IPsec, SIEM log streaming, a public API, application sharing and 24/7 priority support. A 14-day trial makes it the clearest paid entry point for teams needing these capabilities.

Premium: $9.50 a month per seat, with annual billing shown as $95/month billed yearly and an annual discount available. It adds SCIM, multiple authentication methods, increased log retention, network limits and access controls, plus 99.9% uptime. It is the better fit when provisioning, scale or stronger availability commitments matter.

Enterprise & IoT: Custom pricing based on business requirements. Custom usage thresholds, a named account contact, guided onboarding and proof of concept target organizations whose requirements exceed the standard plans.

Essential and Premium have 14-day free trials. Automatic charging occurs only if a payment method was entered, an important distinction for teams trialing the service without payment details.

Platforms

CloudConnexa supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and ChromeOS, alongside web administration and an API. This covers common desktop and mobile environments, with ChromeOS included in the supported-platform set.

Who it's for

CloudConnexa fits organizations seeking centrally managed connectivity across users, devices and sites, especially those that value granular policy controls, security features and identity integrations. It is less suitable for teams that need internet access from the overlay but cannot provide an Internet Gateway, or for buyers who need predictable total costs without accounting for connector seats.

Pros and cons

Pro: Advanced central administration and granular access policies support organization-wide control.

Pro: OpenVPN and IPsec, site-to-site networking and split tunneling give teams several ways to shape connectivity.

Pro: The free five-seat plan and 14-day paid-plan trial provide two low-commitment starting points.

Con: The overlay has no default internet connection; an Internet Gateway is required for that use.

Con: Every active user or connector consumes a seat, which can raise costs as deployments include more connected systems.

Con: Identity, logging and network capabilities differ by tier, so teams may need Premium or custom pricing for requirements beyond Essential.

Alternatives

For a broader category comparison, see Business VPN Software and Zero Trust Network Access Software.

GoodAccess is another freemium option with a free Starter plan for secure internet access and online threat protection for business teams.

Cloudflare Access may suit smaller teams seeking a free plan for under 50 users, with a $7 a month pay-as-you-go plan also available.

Tailscale is worth considering for a free personal tier covering up to six users and unlimited user devices.

OpenVPN Access Server offers a self-hosted alternative with a free tier for up to two connections.

F5 BIG-IP APM is an alternative with perpetual-license options for BIG-IP Virtual Editions, hardware or hybrid environments.

NetBird has a free tier capped at five users and 100 machines.

Twingate offers a free Starter plan capped at five users and 50 resources.

Check Point Harmony SASE is a paid alternative with a 30-day trial.

Verdict

Choose CloudConnexa if you want a cloud-managed network with advanced administration, broad security controls and plan-based identity options. Its main advantage is bringing connectivity and access management together; look elsewhere if a default internet path is essential or per-seat costs for users and connectors are hard to predict.