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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
36th
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
6.8
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AT&T VPN is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 10.9%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenVPN Access Server10.9%
AT&T VPN0.9%
Other88.2%
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.
AS
Network operation center engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Secure remote access has protected critical data and now simplifies role-based user management
An area for improvement is the pricing model. The concurrent user licenses get expensive pretty quickly as your organization grows, so more flexible pricing options would be a huge plus. Another area is configurational disconnect. While the admin web UI handles about 90% of what you need, the moment you have to do deep, advanced routing customization, you still have to drop back to the command line interface to make those changes. It would be great to see those deeper configurations completely integrated into the web portal. Lastly, it would be awesome to see native support for newer, lighter protocols through WireGuard built straight into the platform alongside standard OpenVPN for better performance efficiency.

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."
"There is support for multi-factor authentication."
"The product’s adaptability is valuable."
"The best features OpenVPN Access Server offers are ease of setup, and it is just easy."
"We use OpenVPN Access Server to connect from site to site from our data center to our customer site and to dial and access our VPN to our network."
"The price point is fantastic since it is free."
"What I appreciate the most about OpenVPN Access Server is that it's very easy to set up."
"I like that it's free."
"OpenVPN Access Server met that need well."
 

Cons

"The solution had slow connections and very bad routers. We continuously had issues with the VPN and proxy configuration."
"​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."
"Some advanced networking of OpenVPN Access Server requires Linux network expertise for a person to work on."
"One improvement I would like to see in OpenVPN is better adaptability in certain geographical areas."
"There sometimes is an incompatibility between some VPNs."
"I want the tool to be faster. We have experienced connectivity issues while using OpenVPN and FortiClient."
"I would like to see a simpler interface, so that we can make the connection between the local network using the LAN IP."
"Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release."
"OpenVPN does not have the ability to selectively terminate connections."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution was free of charge."
"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 product offers yearly as well as monthly subscription plans. It has moderate pricing."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"At one point I had to purchase addition connection licenses. I was very pleased with the pricing and licensing; so much easier than navigating the confusing jungle of Microsoft and Cisco licensing and pricing. That alone made the product a delight to manage."
"The Pro Edition has a reasonable price per user."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"OpenVPN Access Server is a cheap corporate solution."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise25
 

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What needs improvement with OpenVPN Access Server?
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Also Known As

AT&T Remote Access VPN
OpenVPN
 

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