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AT&T VPN vs OpenVPN Access Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

AT&T VPN
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
35th
Average Rating
9.0
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
6.6
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AT&T VPN is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 12.6%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenVPN Access Server12.6%
AT&T VPN0.9%
Other86.5%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

BS
Global Knowledge Based Engineering Manager at Tenneco Inc.
Extremely stable and very scalable
The solution was far too expensive, which is why we ended up moving to a new vendor. The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration. AT&T could simplify its user interface and log on. Typically, where you log on is independent of the solution, as long as you have had authorization. With this solution, you needed to configure a single entry point which wasn't ideal. The solution should have been able to integrate more easily with Microsoft.
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 stability of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"The stability of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"What I appreciate the most about OpenVPN Access Server is that it's very easy to set up."
"It is open source and therefore affordable for small projects."
"The solution is reliable, easy to use, and open source. It's free at no cost."
"The initial setup was easy."
"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."
"Open VPN Access Server is fully stable."
"OpenVPN Access Server is very stable."
"The best features OpenVPN Access Server offers is whitelisting members in my company who have joined recently; it is really easy to use, and it is really easy to set up OpenVPN Access Server as an internal app."
 

Cons

"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"We occasionally have internet issues which affect stability."
"There could be an easier way to set up the solution."
"There are certain shortcomings in the product's stability that need improvement."
"I want the tool to be faster. We have experienced connectivity issues while using OpenVPN and FortiClient."
"Needs a better GUI."
"Better GUI. Also, we switched more to Cisco AnyConnect due to the Win 10 stability issues."
"If someone's key is not working, or if we had to remove someone's permission from it, or maybe an employee left the company and we had to take their key out, that seemed a little bit more complicated than it had to be."
"The high availability deployment is not very straightforward. They can make it simpler. OpenVPN does not support some of the additional protocols that Pulse Secure and Cisco AnyConnect support. They can include support for these additional protocols."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"The solution was free of charge."
"The Pro Edition has a reasonable price per user."
"OpenVPN Access Server is free and open source."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"One of the valuable features of OpenVPN is that it is free for a single user."
"OpenVPN is an open-source solution. If the solution is used for personal use it is free. For non-personal use, the solution can be expensive."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise16
 

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How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...
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?
I find it not cost-effective. It is not worth the money from a pricing perspective. However, it is a good investment for security and company information security. It is a good investment overall.
 

Also Known As

AT&T Remote Access VPN
OpenVPN
 

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