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OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted enterprise-grade business software VPN solution that provides a securely encrypted connection to networks like on AWS.
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This offering is locked to 10 connections. If you need the flexibility to scale, we recommend our PAYG listing instead: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-f5qcwyw2gy256
Access Server for AWS delivers the best-of-breed VPN solution for secure remote access, site-to-site VPN and secure SaaS access for organizations of all sizes. Our award-winning open-source protocol is the industry standard for accessing private information securely, ensuring safe access to internal data and delivering zero-trust network access.
Access Server for AWS is a self-hosted VPN software that provides rapid deployment for secure remote access with a built-in web-based user interface for ease of use. Access Server provides an extra layer of security, with end-to-end encryption and granular access control to limit the risk of exposed data for remote users, site-to-site connectivity, or securing SaaS access and IoT devices. Certificate PKI management provides simplified installation and configuration. Additional features include balancing traffic across a cluster of Access Servers with DNS round robin and tunneling only your private traffic, optimizing your network bandwidth and making your environment more secure.
Access Server for AWS technical support and onboarding is available 24/7. Schedule a demo at https://hs.openvpn.net/request-demo .
OpenVPN client software accommodates Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS environments. Includes a built-in local authentication system and support for authentication with Active Directory, PAM, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and even a custom Python3 authentication module is possible.
Our subscription model is based on the number of concurrent connected devices. The tiered instance type comes in various sizes and is locked to the specific size. The cost for the software subscription for the chosen tier is charged directly through Amazon. This means these instances get a subscription automatically at launch and are suitable for automated launch and autoscaling scenarios.
Highlights
- This offering is locked to 10 connections. If you need the flexibility to scale, we recommend our PAYG listing instead: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-f5qcwyw2gy256
- A self-hosted scalable secure remote access, site-to-site VPN solution to give your employees the freedom to work securely with end-to-end encryption for accessing SaaS, the internet, and company resources. Essential security controls needed to evolve from a trusted-perimeter security model to an identity-based ZTNA approach.
- OpenVPN client software that accommodates Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS environments. Includes a built-in local authentication system and support for authentication with Active Directory, PAM, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and even a custom Python3 authentication module is possible.
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r5b.metal | $0.123 |
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For instructions on using the OpenVPN Access Server appliance on the AWS Marketplace, please visit https://openvpn.net/as-docs/aws-tiered.html
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Multi-Platform Client Support
OpenVPN client software compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS environments
Authentication Methods
Built-in local authentication system with support for Active Directory, PAM, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and custom Python3 authentication modules
End-to-End Encryption
End-to-end encryption with granular access control to secure remote access, site-to-site VPN connectivity, and SaaS access
Certificate PKI Management
Certificate-based Public Key Infrastructure management for simplified installation and configuration
Traffic Optimization and Load Balancing
DNS round robin load balancing across a cluster of servers with selective private traffic tunneling to optimize network bandwidth
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Snort-based packet analyzer with Layer 7 application detection, multiple rules/sources/categories, emerging threats database, IP blacklist database, deep packet inspection (DPI), and false positive alert suppression
VPN Protocol Support
IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard protocols with site-to-site and remote access VPN capabilities, SSL encryption, L2TP/IPsec for mobile devices, IPv6 support, split tunneling, and VPN tunnel failover
Stateful Firewall and Network Address Translation
Stateful packet inspection with GeoIP blocking, anti-spoofing, time-based rules, connection limits, and NAT mapping for inbound/outbound traffic
Advanced Routing Capabilities
Policy-based routing with concurrent IPv4/v6 support, configurable static routing, IPv6 network prefix translation, IPv6 router advertisements, and multiple IP addresses per interface
Load Balancing and Reverse Proxy
HTTP and HTTPS proxy with high availability, load balancing, and proxying capabilities for TCP, HTTP, and HTTPS-based applications
Zero Trust Network Access Architecture
Direct-routed, software-defined perimeter model implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles with one-to-one encrypted network segments between users and resources.
Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environment Support
Unified secure access across multi-cloud, on-premises, and legacy applications with support for disparate environments and dynamic entitlements based on AWS tags and system context.
Device and User Context-Based Access Control
Dynamic entitlement management based on user, device, and system context with support for both managed and unmanaged devices across all makes and models.
API-Enabled Cloud-Native Architecture
Cloud-native, API-enabled solution with automated concurrent access to multiple environments and programmatic resource entitlement management.
Encrypted Network Segmentation
Individual encrypted network tunnels for each user-to-resource and resource-to-resource connection with explicit access grants and multi-tunnel connectivity.
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Customer reviews
Fedir Plotnikov
User management has simplified internal VPN access and now provides clear visibility and control
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
My use case for OpenVPN Access Server is infrastructure VPN for internal company usage. The main reason we use it is because of the user management UI and the visual representation of all the data related to it.
What is most valuable?
Overall, my best feature of OpenVPN Access Server is the user management, which is very nice because OpenVPN can be quite painful and not very visible. This tool gives absolute visibility and full control over the users, their access, and provides them with some dashboards. The administrator can see everything related to the VPN system.
I primarily utilize OpenVPN Access Server access control features for personal working desktops to access the infrastructure. We provide the key pair generated automatically, which I control, but I know that it has other features to deliver those credentials as well.
What needs improvement?
I find that connection speed with OpenVPN Access Server loses in comparison to WireGuard, which is very fast. However, compared to any other solution, they are pretty much the same, and they do not require a lot of system resources for encrypting traffic, so it's average—not bad.
I think speed has room for improvement in OpenVPN Access Server. If they can make adjustments to the protocol for better speed, identical to WireGuard for example, that would be really good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using OpenVPN Access Server for about a month, but with OpenVPN products in general, I have worked for several years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of OpenVPN Access Server about an eight or nine; it is pretty stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our size of organization did not allow us to discuss scalability for OpenVPN Access Server, but one server handles everything, especially since it's for internal traffic. It is hard to say, but I doubt it should have any issues with this.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate technical support for OpenVPN Access Server as not applicable because I have never talked with them. The documentation was absolutely fine for me; it was well-structured, and I did not have any difficulties with this solution, so I did not need the support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have tried other solutions including Cisco, FortiGate, and native IPsec solutions from Windows platforms, as well as an open-source version of OpenVPN without dashboards and the WireGuard open-source solution.
How was the initial setup?
I find it extremely easy to install and set up OpenVPN Access Server.
As far as I remember, it takes about 10 or 15 minutes maximum to have a server ready.
OpenVPN Access Server requires really minimal maintenance, as it is basically dockerized and everything is automated, so it is even updated. It's absolutely simple to install.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding pricing for OpenVPN Access Server, I don't remember all the details exactly, but I believe it is really flexible and even provides something like free trials, so anyone can try it. It was reasonable as far as I remember.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I compare OpenVPN Access Server to other solutions by noting that it is extremely easy to set up. Even someone who is non-technical or possesses technical knowledge will be able to install it and use it in a few minutes, which is almost not possible with any other solution, as they are much more complicated.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Somesh Kumar
Secure access to private servers has improved user control but still needs better value
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
My current use case for OpenVPN Access Server is for the security aspect, so I access the servers through the VPN. I disable the public access and only enable the private access.
What is most valuable?
In my opinion, the most useful function in OpenVPN Access Server is the user management feature, which I regularly use to manage the users and the concurrent sessions. When I have a very small number of connections and users, I used to manage it from OpenVPN Access Server from the UI, discarding or canceling the open connections and unused connections.
I am satisfied with the access control features of OpenVPN Access Server; that access control is a good feature for OpenVPN Access Server.
I have been using the role-defining feature with OpenVPN Access Server. There are different roles: the admin role and the normal roles, so I provide the regular operations roles to the regular users, and admin access is restricted to a few people.
I find the user interface of OpenVPN Access Server to be good; it is an intuitive user interface, so I appreciate that.
What needs improvement?
At the moment, I do not have any improvements I could think of on top of my head, but it is good; I do not have any improvements or suggestions on the product at the moment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with OpenVPN Access Server for around seven to eight years so far.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of OpenVPN Access Server as six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The ability to scale with OpenVPN Access Server is again a six out of ten.
I do not have any complexities with scalability; it is not complex to scale or to increase the number of users or devices.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In my opinion, I have no idea about competitors; I have not considered any other options to compare OpenVPN Access Server.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for OpenVPN Access Server is simple.
What was our ROI?
I confirm that I purchased the product directly from the vendor, OpenVPN.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the price for OpenVPN as overpriced at the moment.
What other advice do I have?
I can recommend OpenVPN Access Server to other users. I would rate this review a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Kevin H.
Easy Multi-Cloud Provisioning with Best-in-Class OpenVPN Support
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It's easy to provision the server from multiple public/private cloud providers. There are a lot of documents available included step by step guides. The OpenVPN support is the best one.
What do you dislike about the product?
It would be great for OpenVPN to add Geo blocking to the AS server.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's resolving the secure remote access that increase productivity by enabling working from home.
Sebastian L.
Problems with locations
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to deploy on cloud providers like AWS.
What do you dislike about the product?
Changing locations by VPN make Facebook buggy, like changing my location and pushing marketplace post as myself. I don’t know if this problem is known but with Claude I have been banned, I don’t know if it is because of VPN
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
None
Srinivas P.
Enables Anywhere Access Despite IP Restrictions.
Reviewed on Mar 05, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It helps the users from any location when there IP restriction to access the resources
What do you dislike about the product?
I found the license cost more if the subscribers are just VPN feature.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps our remote users to access IP restricted resources.