OpenVPN Access Server vs Sangfor EasyConnect

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.

Sangfor EasyConnect provides remote access to Windows desktops, applications, and business systems. Organizations can use it to connect employees, branches, partners, and customers to internal resources such as OA, ERP, CRM, and project management systems, with access governed by assigned permissions. When an enterprise deploys an application server and EasyConnect device, the service can send live images of running applications to client devices through a secure tunnel. Supported platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers; the product also lists virtual portals and application single sign-on. Sangfor describes protections that include encryption, multiple authentication methods, identity and data safeguards, permission controls, and auditing. Its SSL VPN gateway can establish a tunnel through a browser. Organizations can deploy EasyConnect in a hybrid model, and Sangfor lists 24/7 online support alongside documentation, tickets, community resources, and security advisories. Pricing is on request.