Citrix Secure Private Access vs OpenVPN Access Server

Citrix Secure Private Access provides zero-trust network access to private applications, including web and SaaS applications. Its Standard plan includes Citrix Workspace Browser, end-to-end traffic monitoring, and single sign-on. Advanced adds agent-based access for client-server applications, remote browser isolation, adaptive authentication and access policies, and app protection for web and SaaS apps. The product supports SSO and SCIM, device posture checks, audit logs, application and policy management, automated enrollment, and remote wipe. Its deployment model is hybrid, with custom workspace configuration and advanced admin controls. Client platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web browsers; listed operating systems also include iPadOS and Windows 10/11. Citrix lists XenServer OS on 64-bit x86 bare-metal servers as a host platform and x86_64 as the guest architecture. The product is paid, has no free plan, and pricing is available on request. Its maker is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was founded in 1989.

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.