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OpenVPN Access Server vs Sangfor EasyConnect 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

OpenVPN Access Server
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sangfor EasyConnect
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 15.4%, up from 15.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor EasyConnect is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
OpenVPN Access Server15.4%
Sangfor EasyConnect1.4%
Other83.2%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

Girraj Godia - PeerSpot reviewer
Has improved internal app access by allowing secure user onboarding and simplified network whitelisting
The plan for OpenVPN Access Server could be improved. When adding new people, better plans for startups would be beneficial. I'm working in a startup and sometimes people think we should take the enterprise plan or not. If there was a dedicated plan for startups, it would be really helpful. For instance, providing store credit for OpenVPN Access Server through a startup program, similar to YC's program which gives credit to new startups. UI-wise, OpenVPN Access Server is easy to manage, but the overall overview dashboard in the admin portal could be improved. Currently, you have to go through dropdowns to find where to add users or whitelist IPs. Creating an onboarding dashboard where an admin person can find these things easily would be beneficial.
SH
Easy to use and has a straightforward user interface
The solution is very straightforward and easy to connect. Sangfor EasyConnect is quite a secured product. The solution is easy to use and has a straightforward user interface The design of the user interface could be improved. The solution should have an AI feature that provides proactive alerts…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The compatibility with almost any Linux operating system, and how easy it is to write scripts and generate keys for people to use and log in. I found it easy to deploy quickly."
"It can securely do remote product updates... just as if it was on our LAN."
"What I appreciate the most about OpenVPN Access Server is that it's very easy to set up."
"OpenVPN Access Server provides remote secure access."
"The most valuable thing about OpenVPN Access Server is its ease of use."
"OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help."
"The initial setup phase of OpenVPN Access Server was fine, and it was easy."
"It is open source and therefore affordable for small projects."
"The solution is easy to use and has a straightforward user interface."
 

Cons

"We occasionally have internet issues which affect stability."
"It should automate our processes."
"The solution can be more compatible with different operating systems."
"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."
"When there are too many concurrent users trying to connect at the same time, there may be a bit of a bottleneck."
"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 could include a configuration wizard so that users who do not follow instructions well can configure a connection."
"The plan for OpenVPN Access Server could be improved. When adding new people, better plans for startups would be beneficial."
"The design of the user interface could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is free, you buy support."
"The solution is free of cost."
"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
"OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"The solution was free of charge."
"OpenVPN Access Server is free and open source."
"The Pro Edition has a reasonable price per user."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
7%
Educational Organization
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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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?
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor EasyConnect?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Sangfor EasyConnect?
The design of the user interface could be improved. The solution should have an AI feature that provides proactive alerts when your infrastructure lacks best practices.
What advice do you have for others considering Sangfor EasyConnect?
We're quite equipped with resources for maintaining the solution. One person would be sufficient to maintain Sangfor EasyConnect. The solution’s integration with other Sangfor products is quite eas...
 

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Sample Customers

Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), The Royal Malaysian Customs Department, ShunSin Technology Holdings Limited, Carsem, Sunway University
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