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AWS PrivateLink vs OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise 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

AWS PrivateLink
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
26th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenVPN Access Server Enter...
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 AWS PrivateLink is 1.0%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server Enterprise 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%
AWS PrivateLink1.0%
Other83.7%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

Francis Adesalu - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable tool that needs to improve its security
The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the tool provides security features, and AWS serves as a certificate of trust for its uses. The tool is easy to set up, and it secures your internet connection, so your IP address and email are not exposed over the internet since the VPN has the ability to mask the IP addresses of users after users get an Amazon ID to use for internet browsing.
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

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"I have set the default routes to the VPN server so that all traffic is encrypted."
"The solution is user-friendly and easy to implement."
"The product has strong encryption and scalability features. It provides security for private network connections."
"It is open-source and free to use."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The features I have found to be most valuable are the levels of encryption I can enact and the compression I can apply to improve throughput."
"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."
 

Cons

"Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve."
"They should make the solution more secure by adding some firewall functionalities."
"OpenVPN does not have the ability to selectively terminate connections."
"​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."
"I would like to see a simpler interface, so that we can make the connection between the local network using the LAN IP."
"I would like to see a GUI or Web UI to manage users. Today these features are in the Pro Edition or are done by scripts."
"One improvement I would like to see in OpenVPN is better adaptability in certain geographical areas."
"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."
"It should automate our processes."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal."
"The solution is free of cost."
"The product offers yearly as well as monthly subscription plans. It has moderate pricing."
"Open VPN Access Server is open-source and free of charge."
"The solution was free of charge."
"It is free, you buy support."
"I don't need to pay for its license since it is an open-source tool."
"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 Access Server is a cheap corporate solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS PrivateLink?
It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS PrivateLink?
The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal.
What needs improvement with AWS PrivateLink?
Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve. The security features are limited since the tool is available for free from Amazon.
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.
 

Also Known As

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OpenVPN
 

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Sample Customers

Heroku, Twilio, Autodesk, SigOpt, Aqua, Snowflake
Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
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