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Aruba Virtual Intranet Access vs OpenVPN Access Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
39th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenVPN Access Server
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 12.7%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer1934385 - PeerSpot reviewer
Very user friendly but configurations can be a bit complex
We use the solution to access company information via the cloud.  The solution is very user friendly.  Configurations can be a bit complex.  I have been using the solution for two years.  The solution is stable.  Technical support is very helpful so I rate them a seven out of ten.  Neutral…
Bertrand Moutault - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy-to-use tool with which its users can access networks from home or external locations
Sometimes OpenVPN Access Server is difficult to connect to, and in our company, we don't know why it is difficult. The product may not connect if we lose connection at times. There are certain shortcomings in the product's stability that need improvement. In general, I want to improve the connect connectivity of the solution since I sometimes face stability issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is very user friendly."
"​It allows us to give access to our office network in a safe and secure way to users, no matter which computing platform they use. ​"
"OpenVPN Access Server allows us to establish a secure connection to an IP address that would otherwise be inaccessible without using a VPN."
"The setup is easy."
"The most valuable features of the OpenVPN Access Server are the ease of use and integration with different platforms, such as Android and Windows. I can use the solution on my desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, the solution is secure."
"The most valuable feature is that I can access my local network remotely and avoid doing all the port forwarding and redirections, and so on."
"It is very easy to look at the quality of the connection and the bandwidth and do an investigation if there are problems on the network."
"It is much easier to scale and troubleshoot compared to regular Windows-based VPN solutions or PPTP daemon."
"There is support for multi-factor authentication."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"There sometimes is an incompatibility between some VPNs."
"One improvement I would like to see in OpenVPN is better adaptability in certain geographical areas."
"It is not scalable."
"This solution should improve the connection speed and the user interface. The stability of this solution should be improved as well."
"I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network."
"I think right now the GUI part of it is locked out behind the pay wall. It could use something that gives it a very basic, minimal, graphic interface for logging in, for the community version. That would probably be a good step forward."
"We occasionally have internet issues which affect stability."
"The stability of the OpenVPN Access Server has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"Open VPN Access Server is open-source and free of charge."
"I don't need to pay for its license since it is an open-source tool."
"The price point is fantastic since it is free."
"One of the valuable features of OpenVPN is that it is free for a single user."
"The product offers yearly as well as monthly subscription plans. It has moderate pricing."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
University
7%
 

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What do you like most about OpenVPN Access Server?
OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OpenVPN Access Server?
My experience with pricing is excellent as the pricing is free.
 

Also Known As

Aruba VIA
OpenVPN
 

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