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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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t3.small Recommended | $0.123 |
t2.micro | $0.123 |
t3.micro | $0.123 |
m5ad.large | $0.123 |
r5b.metal | $0.123 |
i4i.16xlarge | $0.123 |
t3a.micro | $0.123 |
r5n.8xlarge | $0.123 |
c4.2xlarge | $0.123 |
r5n.large | $0.123 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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For instructions on using the OpenVPN Access Server appliance on the AWS Marketplace, please visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/amazon-web-services-ec2-tiered-appliance-quick-start-guide/ .
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Multi-Platform Client Support
OpenVPN client software compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS environments
Authentication Flexibility
Supports multiple authentication methods including Active Directory, PAM, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and custom Python3 authentication module
Network Encryption
End-to-end encryption with secure remote access and site-to-site VPN connectivity
Traffic Management
Supports traffic balancing across Access Server clusters using DNS round robin and private traffic tunneling
Certificate Management
Integrated PKI management with simplified installation and configuration for secure network access
Firewall Capabilities
Advanced stateful packet inspection with GeoIP blocking, anti-spoofing, and time-based rule configurations
Network Security
Comprehensive IDS/IPS with Snort-based packet analyzer, deep packet inspection, and multi-layer application detection
VPN Infrastructure
Multi-protocol VPN support including IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard with SSL encryption and split tunneling
Network Routing
Concurrent IPv4/IPv6 support with policy-based routing, static routing, and network prefix translation capabilities
Network Services
Dynamic DNS, DHCP server, DNS forwarding and filtering with comprehensive network management interfaces
Zero Trust Network Access
Direct-routed, software-defined perimeter model securing user-to-resource and resource-to-resource connections
Network Segmentation
One-to-one encrypted network segment for each user with explicitly granted resource access
Dynamic Access Control
Entitlements that change dynamically based on user, device, and system context like AWS tags
Multi-Environment Connectivity
Cloud-native, API-enabled solution supporting multi-cloud, on-premises, and legacy application connections
Authentication Architecture
Supports access from managed and unmanaged devices across different locations with consistent security model
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Customer reviews
Aude L.
Reliable VPN with Strong Authentication and Seamless Cross-Platform Support
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN Access Server is a highly reliable solution. I especially appreciate its strong authentication features, which integrate easily with AD, LDAP, or RADIUS. Its comprehensive cross-platform compatibility also ensures that all users experience stable and consistent connections.
What do you dislike about the product?
Setting up advanced features like NAT, ACLs, or routing is not straightforward and demands a strong understanding of networking concepts. Additionally, gathering and logging comprehensive information about active sessions can be quite challenging unless you use external tools or custom scripts.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
This is the ideal solution for environments where uncompromising security and smooth integration are essential. Its implementation plays a vital role in minimizing the risk of breaches and guarantees there is no vendor lock-in. Additionally, it delivers highly efficient performance, significantly boosting productivity by operating at speeds that are almost equivalent to those of the local network.
Karly M.
Effortless Remote Work with Top-Notch Security
Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It makes it easy for employees to work from home or from a remote location without compromising security
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes there are slight glitches that requires help from IT which can be cumbersome
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
With Covid, Open VPN was something that allowed all of us to be able to work from home without compromising our company's security! A lot of us are still working from home and this is truly due to Open VPN!
Ovidiu M.
Safe and Easy to Use, but Room for Future Improvements
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Is very safe and easy too use, i cann conect up to n products
What do you dislike about the product?
nothing so fare, maybe only the high price.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
nothing right now
Oil & Energy
Superior User Experience and Visibility Compared to AWS VPN
Reviewed on Nov 05, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The client user experience is much better than AWS VPN. Also there is better visibility of which users are connected etc.
What do you dislike about the product?
The price per user is a bit steep, especially since I have to self-host the server component
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Access to private VPC
Graham K.
Easy setup and administration
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The setup on AWS is very straightforward and administration is simple.
What do you dislike about the product?
The customer support was not very good when I had to troubleshoot billing issues and it took several weeks to resolve a simple problem
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN provides secure access to our software test environments and private systems hosted on AWS