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OpenVPN Access Server vs Oracle VPN Connect comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

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)
Oracle VPN Connect
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
40th
Average Rating
5.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 9.1%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle VPN Connect is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenVPN Access Server9.1%
Oracle VPN Connect0.6%
Other90.3%
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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.
Jesus_Martinez - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Professor at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Stability and graphical interface could improve, but simple to deploy
I am using this solution for Oracle VPN Connect testing The most valuable feature of Oracle VPN Connect is all the technology involved. Oracle VPN Connect could improve the graphical interface. I have been using Oracle VPN Connect for approximately eight years. Oracle VPN Connect is stable,…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"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."
"It can securely do remote product updates... just as if it was on our LAN."
"OpenVPN Access Server remains rock solid and highly reliable, serving as a foundational network asset for our infrastructure, striking the perfect balance between robust security rules and administrative ease, serving its purpose perfectly."
"The product’s adaptability is valuable."
"The most valuable features of the OpenVPN Access Server are the ease of use and integration with different platforms, such as Android and Windows. I can use the solution on my desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, the solution is secure."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"Encrypted connections are, in all situations, better than unencrypted, so security is much better with OpenVPN."
"Open VPN Access Server is fully stable."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle VPN Connect is all the technology involved."
 

Cons

"For an infrastructure product, that is not acceptable."
"I think OpenVPN Access Server's setup can be just one click; currently, it takes multiple steps, and when you forget the admin password, you are locked in."
"My impression of the connection speed using OpenVPN Access Server is that, compared to other VPN solutions, OpenVPN Access Server is a little bit slow, but it is very safe and always connects."
"The customer support for OpenVPN Access Server is acceptable, but it could be better."
"OpenVPN Access Server needs to have fewer updates."
"The product is fully customized through configuration files, which is all achieved through manual data entry."
"They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly."
"I'd like to have more control over the users when they are accessing the network."
"Oracle VPN Connect could improve the graphical interface."
"Oracle VPN Connect is stable, but sometimes we have some problems with the server."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"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."
"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"The Pro Edition has a reasonable price per user."
"It is free, you buy support."
"The solution was free of charge."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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Company Size

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Small Business
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Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise25
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Questions from the Community

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OpenVPN Access Server?
The pricing and setup costs for OpenVPN Access Server are on the high side since licenses are not user-dependent but based on the number of connections established. With two free simultaneous conne...
What needs improvement with OpenVPN Access Server?
There are definitely areas for improvement. A broader network level access faces challenges, and the clustering configuration seems insufficient, posing a single point of failure. Moreover, patch m...
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