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OpenVPN Access Server

by OpenVPNVerified

What does OpenVPN Access Server do? It covers Admin Web UI. See typical use cases, self-hosted, on-premises or cloud deployment and how it compares to rivals.

Product Type
Self-Hosted Enterprise VPN Server
Deployment
Cloud / On-Premise
Industries
3+ industries
Regions
Global
Free Trial
Yes
Pricing
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About OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server is an enterprise-grade virtual private network software solution designed to provide secure, encrypted remote access to on-premises datacenters, private cloud environments, and hybrid enterprise networks. Built on the trusted open-source OpenVPN protocol, Access Server bundles the underlying tunneling technology with a streamlined web-based management interface, automated certificate management, and an integrated client portal. The platform enables network engineers and IT administrators to configure granular, least-privilege network access controls, restricting remote workers and third-party contractors to specific IP subnets and internal services. Access Server seamlessly integrates with enterprise authentication directories, including LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, and SAML 2.0 identity providers, supporting multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized credential abuse. Network routing capabilities include full-tunnel and split-tunnel configurations, allowing organizations to route sensitive corporate traffic through encrypted tunnels while permitting non-business web traffic to access local networks directly. Its modular architecture supports multi-node clustering for active-active high availability and horizontal scaling, accommodating thousands of concurrent client connections without single points of failure. By simplifying complex cryptographic certificate distribution and delivering native connection clients across desktop and mobile platforms, OpenVPN Access Server empowers distributed organizations to establish resilient, scalable, and audit-compliant remote access infrastructure without requiring costly proprietary hardware appliances.

Categories & Subcategories

Where OpenVPN Access Server is ranked

Featured in 2 Cyber Rank rankings.

Key Features

6 capabilities that OpenVPN Access Server offers.

OpenVPN protocol

Admin Web UI

Split tunneling

Multi-node clustering

LDAP/RADIUS/SAML

Automated client profiles

Use Cases

Secure remote employee access
Private cloud networking
Multi-factor VPN authentication

Industries Served

OpenVPN Access Server is used across 3+ industries.

Cross-industry
Remote Workforce
IT & MSPs

Regions

Global

Integrations

Works with the tools teams already use

Active Directory
LDAP
RADIUS
SAML IdPs (Okta, Azure AD)
AWS
GCP

Deployment Options

Flexible deployment to meet your needs

CloudOn-Premise

Platform & Access

What OpenVPN Access Server supports, at a glance.

  • API accessYes
  • Single sign-on (SSO)Yes
  • Role-based access (RBAC)Yes
  • Multi-tenantYes
  • Mobile appYes

Security & Compliance

Standards, regulations, and frameworks this product aligns with.

  • FIPSFIPS
  • SOCSOC 2
  • ISOISO 27001
Supported platforms
Virtual MachinesCloudBare-Metal
Operating systems
Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, CentOS)Windows & macOS clients
Browser support
ChromeFirefoxEdgeSafari
Languages supported
English
Data residency
Self-hosted / Customer controlled
Deployment details
Self-hosted; On-premises; Cloud; Virtual Appliance; Linux Package; AWS AMI; Azure VM; GCP Compute

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