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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
37th
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
6.5
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AT&T VPN is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 13.3%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenVPN Access Server13.3%
AT&T VPN0.8%
Other85.9%
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.
Emmanuel Chebukati - PeerSpot reviewer
DevSecOps Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Secure remote access has protected diverse users while access controls provide precise permissions
The user interface of OpenVPN Access Server is good but can be improved. I would prefer to see it become more intuitive. I use Twingate as an alternative, and in Twingate, you see resources, while in OpenVPN Access Server, those would be IP addresses. You get to see dashboards and access views of who can access a particular resource or subnet. You can see who can access what resources from the user view, but you can also see the reverse, which is which resource can be accessed by what users. That reverse view would be a nice addition to have in a dashboard. Additionally, access logs associated with that resource would be helpful, so it would be beneficial to have different views for the same content. Beyond the positive aspects, I would like to see improvements in OpenVPN Access Server. Twingate offers a different approach to the same problem by moving more towards resource-specific resources and fine-grained zero-trust access, as opposed to entire subnets and entire networks. I would prefer to see views on resources. In the same way that we can define subnets, perhaps we could have views that describe what this particular subnet does and what this particular resource does. Then we can assign those resources and subnets to individual users and groups. It is more about granularizing the resources that can be accessed rather than simply bundling them under subnets or a list of subnets, which is the current approach. Apart from that, I would like to see UI enhancements in OpenVPN Access Server in the future. Making it more modern would be beneficial.

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."
"OpenVPN Access Server is very stable."
"OpenVPN Access Server provides remote secure access."
"There is support for multi-factor authentication."
"I like that it's free."
"The initial setup phase of OpenVPN Access Server was fine, and it was easy."
"The most valuable features of OpenVPN are its ease of use, client familiarity, end-user familiarity, operating system integration, and price points."
"Security is the most valuable feature."
"It can scale well."
 

Cons

"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release."
"I'd like the solution to have more access points and more speed."
"The solution should provide a faster connection, and its security could be improved."
"It could include a configuration wizard so that users who do not follow instructions well can configure a connection."
"I would like to see a simpler interface, so that we can make the connection between the local network using the LAN IP."
"There are tasks that require logging onto the server to run commands, which is not intuitive through the UI."
"The product’s connectivity is very slow. It could be faster."
"The interface could be a little bit better in future iterations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"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."
"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."
"The product's pricing is good value, definitely. It is one of the best features, I would say. Evaluate the product before seeing which type of licensing is good for you. I think there is a good evaluation method available for OpenVPN, so you can just evaluate if it meets your needs. Then go forward with the right licensing policy."
"The solution was free of charge."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Wholesaler/Distributor
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise14
 

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OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help.
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The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for OpenVPN Access Server is really good, not that expensive. I am easily able to add new users from the OpenVPN Access Server official websit...
 

Also Known As

AT&T Remote Access VPN
OpenVPN
 

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