Citrix Secure Private Access vs OpenVPN CloudConnexa

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 CloudConnexa is a cloud-managed networking service for connecting users, devices and sites through an overlay network. It supports OpenVPN and IPsec, site-to-site networking and split tunneling. Administrators manage access through a unified console with granular policies, audit logs and device posture controls. Security features include web filtering, intrusion detection and prevention, and threat defense. Identity options include LDAP, SAML and SCIM, with availability varying by plan; a public API and Terraform are listed for automation. CloudConnexa is fully cloud-based and managed by OpenVPN. Its overlay network has no default internet connection, so an Internet Gateway is required for internet access. Starter includes up to five seats, and each active user or connector uses one seat. Essential is $7 a month per seat and Premium is $9.50 a month per seat. Essential and Premium have a 14-day trial; charging begins only if a payment method was entered.