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OpenVPN Access Server vs SecureLink comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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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
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SecureLink
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
31st
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 12.2%, down from 13.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SecureLink is 0.9%, 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 Server12.2%
SecureLink0.9%
Other86.9%
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Featured Reviews

Fedir Plotnikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Globant
User management has simplified internal VPN access and now provides clear visibility and control
I do not use any role defining features because it is a really small organization, so it wasn't required, but it is there if needed. I have seen OpenVPN Access Server integrations such as LDAP, RADIUS, PAM, and SAML, but again, due to the size of the company, it wasn't necessary and we didn't have it inside the company. However, it was nice that it is already embedded inside. We haven't used much in terms of integrations with OpenVPN Access Server, so it's hard to say. We only used basic features there. My advice for others looking to implement OpenVPN Access Server is that it is at least worth trying if you need a fast and easy implementation solution without technical overhead and you just need VPN access, which is supported by all operating systems and mobile operating system vendors. It is definitely worth a try. OpenVPN Access Server was purchased directly from the website, not on the AWS marketplace or through a partner purchase. I would rate this product an overall eight out of ten.
FS
Deputy Head of IT at a legal firm with 501-1,000 employees
Efficient technical support with good synchronization features, but it needs better security
We would like to be to secure access to all of the servers for all of the internal workers and engineers. We would like to have tools that provide us with security for our servers. I would like to see an improved repository to better see the users. We have a new project that requires a lot of security we will not continue with SecureLink. The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"OpenVPN Access Server is very stable."
"It is open source and therefore affordable for small projects."
"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."
"The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost."
"Two-factor authentication allows us to not force frequent password changes."
"OpenVPN Access Server is a simple and easy-to-use solution that I can use myself without anybody's help."
"If you're looking for a solid solution to establish VPN tunnels between sites, be sure to put OpenVPN on your list to check out."
"The solution is reliable, easy to use, and open source. It's free at no cost."
"Technical support is very efficient and very supportive."
"The most valuable feature is synchronizing the limited access for partners or sub-contractors."
 

Cons

"Open VPN Access Server could be more user-friendly."
"The high availability deployment is not very straightforward. They can make it simpler. OpenVPN does not support some of the additional protocols that Pulse Secure and Cisco AnyConnect support. They can include support for these additional protocols."
"OpenVPN does not have the ability to selectively terminate connections."
"The solution can be more compatible with different operating systems."
"The upgrade path from older versions was more difficult than we wanted to tackle, so we ran an older version of the software for longer than I wanted."
"The server configuration file needs to be improved, it's the biggest problem in the configuration process."
"It is not scalable."
"They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"OpenVPN is a free and open-source solution."
"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."
"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 Access Server is free and open source."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"I don't need to pay for its license since it is an open-source tool."
"It is an open-source solution, so we don't pay for anything."
"Begin with the community version and upgrade to paid one if the need arises."
"We are not happy with the recent increase in the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Healthcare Company
20%
Construction Company
14%
Hospitality Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise16
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Questions from the Community

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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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Sample Customers

Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
NISC, Sotera Wireless, InterSystems, Allscripts, Cerner, Allscripts
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