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Aruba Virtual Intranet Access vs OpenVPN Access Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 31, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
38th
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
5.9
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 15.3%, up from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise15.3%
Aruba Virtual Intranet Access0.5%
Other84.2%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

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…
LAWAL YUSUF - PeerSpot reviewer
Has robust features for encryption and stability
We use the product for secure remote access, including WiFi and IoT device security The product has strong encryption and scalability features. It provides security for private network connections. The product’s connectivity is very slow. It could be faster. We have been using OpenVPN Access…

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."
"Two-factor authentication allows us to not force frequent password changes."
"The most valuable thing about OpenVPN Access Server is its ease of use."
"The product’s adaptability is valuable."
"It is easy to use."
"OpenVPN Access Server is very stable."
"It was very easy to set up users."
"The product provides secure internet connections and helps with faster downloads."
"The compatibility with almost any Linux operating system, and how easy it is to write scripts and generate keys for people to use and log in. I found it easy to deploy quickly."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"It should automate our processes."
"The logs should be made easier to read."
"Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release."
"I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network."
"The solution can be more compatible with different operating systems."
"It would be nice with all these features, if they could send some examples of each one; just small sample scripts to look at and say, "Oh okay, I could expand on this." That would help us a lot."
"You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself."
"The stability had room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"The product offers yearly as well as monthly subscription plans. It has moderate pricing."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"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."
"The solution is free of cost."
"I would say the product's pricing is a good value. I would recommend to other companies to implement it. I've seen other software, in tandem with the service, to be very expensive."
"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
 

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Also Known As

Aruba VIA
OpenVPN
 

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