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OpenVPN Access Server vs SecureLink comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 31, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

OpenVPN Access Server
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
SecureLink
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
33rd
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of OpenVPN Access Server is 15.3%, up from 15.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SecureLink is 0.7%, up from 0.4% 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%
SecureLink0.7%
Other84.0%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

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…
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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

"Security is the most valuable feature."
"It is very easy to look at the quality of the connection and the bandwidth and do an investigation if there are problems on the network."
"I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
"I would recommend this solution to other people."
"We use the solution to access remote services."
"A valuable feature for us is its ability to see the new Citrix server as a local server within the company. And it allows us to test abroad."
"It can securely do remote product updates... just as if it was on our LAN."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The most valuable feature is synchronizing the limited access for partners or sub-contractors."
 

Cons

"It requires some experience of Linux server configuration to set it up."
"The stability of the OpenVPN Access Server has room for improvement."
"The connections could be faster and more stable."
"We occasionally have internet issues which affect stability."
"The interface could be a little bit better in future iterations."
"If there was a Graphical User Interface to help streamline the configuration, I believe OpenVPN would probably venture more into the non-geek realm as it were."
"OpenVPN could improve in centralized management and enhance the GUI configuration steps."
"The security needs to be improved because it was a complaint that our customers had."
"The security features offered in SecureLink are not enough."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 a cheap corporate solution."
"The solution is free of cost."
"OpenVPN Access Server is free and open source."
"The licensing has a fixed pricing."
"The solution was free of charge."
"OpenVPN is an open-source solution. If the solution is used for personal use it is free. For non-personal use, the solution can be expensive."
"Open VPN Access Server is open-source and free of charge."
"We are not happy with the recent increase in the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Healthcare Company
32%
Non Profit
6%
Media Company
6%
Performing Arts
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
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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.
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Sample Customers

Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung
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