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Aruba Virtual Intranet Access vs OpenVPN Access Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
35th
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
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 11.9%, down from 13.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenVPN Access Server11.9%
Aruba Virtual Intranet Access0.9%
Other87.2%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1934385 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Electronic procurement department at a government with 51-200 employees
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…
Fedir Plotnikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Globant
User management has simplified internal VPN access and now provides clear visibility and control
I do not use any role defining features because it is a really small organization, so it wasn't required, but it is there if needed. I have seen OpenVPN Access Server integrations such as LDAP, RADIUS, PAM, and SAML, but again, due to the size of the company, it wasn't necessary and we didn't have it inside the company. However, it was nice that it is already embedded inside. We haven't used much in terms of integrations with OpenVPN Access Server, so it's hard to say. We only used basic features there. My advice for others looking to implement OpenVPN Access Server is that it is at least worth trying if you need a fast and easy implementation solution without technical overhead and you just need VPN access, which is supported by all operating systems and mobile operating system vendors. It is definitely worth a try. OpenVPN Access Server was purchased directly from the website, not on the AWS marketplace or through a partner purchase. I would rate this product an overall eight out of ten.

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."
"The most valuable features of OpenVPN are its ease of use, client familiarity, end-user familiarity, operating system integration, and price points."
"The product’s adaptability is valuable."
"In my opinion, the most useful function in OpenVPN Access Server is the user management feature, which I regularly use to manage the users and the concurrent sessions."
"OpenVPN Access Server has positively impacted our organization by enabling remote issue resolution in minutes where previously critical alerts required hours of travel to fix, alongside improved productivity as employees can quickly access internal resources, file servers, and collaborate with teams."
"It is a lightweight, easy to setup solution."
"Provided the easiest UX for our end-users and had the greatest interoperability with all the operating systems we used, including but not limited to: iOS, Android, OS X, Windows, and Linux."
"Once you set it up correctly, it works and continues to work reliably."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
 

Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"The solution can be more compatible with different operating systems."
"The stability had room for improvement."
"The upgrade path from older versions was more difficult than we wanted to tackle, so we ran an older version of the software for longer than I wanted. Patching, updating, and migrating to newer versions was a problem for us. That said, we were on a rather old version that I inherited yet it worked rock solid."
"I find that connection speed with OpenVPN Access Server loses in comparison to WireGuard, which is very fast."
"The plan for OpenVPN Access Server could be improved. When adding new people, better plans for startups would be beneficial."
"We occasionally have internet issues which affect stability."
"You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself. As it is open-source, if you run into issues, there is nobody available to help you."
"​There was one annoying feature where we had to disable and enable the user. I cannot remember what it was exactly, but I think it was for a password lockout. It would be nice if there was a checkbox, or something, in the web interface to allow you to unlock a user whose password was locked."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is free, you buy support."
"Open VPN Access Server is open-source and free of charge."
"The price point is fantastic since it is free."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"The solution was free of charge."
"With regard to setup cost, pricing and/or licensing, the simple answer is that you'll need to set aside some time to learn it and experiment with it."
"I don't need to pay for its license since it is an open-source tool."
"OpenVPN Access Server is free and open source."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise17
 

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Also Known As

Aruba VIA
OpenVPN
 

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Sample Customers

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