It was exceptionally easy to install and configure. It works well.
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Great VPN solution to grant access to business network
What do you like best about the product?
I like the fact that OpenVPN Access Server supports MFA and SAML for client login. We had used the built in MFA previously using Google Authenticator, and now client login via SAML and we MFA on the SSO side.
What do you dislike about the product?
We have used OpenVPN for years now and like it quite a bit. Managing a cluster of VPN servers could use some iteration and improvements but it pretty solid all things considered.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We went with OpenVPN Access Server because we didn't want to use a VPN solution that was directly tied to our campus firewall. It was a relatively cheap VPN solution to implement in our environment. We primarily use it for remote access to on-premises servers. The number of on-premises servers has been decreasing over the years as more things went cloud, but we still needed a reasonably priced and secure solution for granting access to those servers.
Solution enables effortless configuration and ease of working abroad in business network blocked with geofencing.
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
It allowed me to get through geofencing to work abroad.
What is most valuable?
The configuration is easy on both the server and client side.
What needs improvement?
Currently, the solution works as it is for our requirements. We are still evaluating full scope of options and fine-tuning e.g. split VPN to allow LAN access whilst on VPN.
For how long have I used the solution?
New customer.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Works without issues from challenging locatios.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
None. New requirement.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The setup cost was reasonable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I considered using Norton and Nord VPN.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a ten 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?
Secure access to global infrastructure is enabled with minimal configuration and effective MFA compliance
What is our primary use case?
Our infrastructure in AWS needed to be accessed only by authorized users. OpenVPN gave us the option to have our employees access the server securely from all over the world.
How has it helped my organization?
Some of our IT infrastructures, such as file servers and dev/testing servers, were on-premises. Maintaining and scaling these became troublesome. So, we decided to move to the AWS cloud. Once in the cloud, we needed our employees to have access from all around the world. We looked up the VPN options in AWS and OpenVPN seemed to fit our need. We have been running it for several months and it is working great for us.
What is most valuable?
To be honest, everything came pre-setup out of the box and we did not have to change much of the configuration. We do love the MFA option that forces all the users to comply.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Palo Alto before, but the cost was out of our budget.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We recommend checking the compliance you need for the project and picking the product that meets those requirements within the best price. For us, it was OpenVPN.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We considered Palo Alto and Cisco as alternate solutions.
What other advice do I have?
We were surprised how straightforward it was to integrate with AWS. We had a little hiccup with installing the certificate, but we read the documentation and everything was sorted out. We would recommend creating tutorial videos of setup and common troubleshooting. People prefer to watch video guides rather than read documentation.
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?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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As a cybersecurity compliance professional, I appreciate OpenVPN Access Server for its balance of security, flexibility, and ease of deployment. It provides a reliable way to establish secure remote access while maintaining compliance with frameworks like HITRUST and SOC 2.
As a cybersecurity compliance professional, I appreciate OpenVPN Access Server for its balance of security, flexibility, and ease of deployment. It provides a reliable way to establish secure remote access while maintaining compliance with frameworks like HITRUST and SOC 2.
What do you dislike about the product?
Limited Built-in Reporting: While logging is available, the built-in reporting and analytics features are lacking. More advanced insights often require external tools.
Resource Consumption: Compared to other VPN solutions, OpenVPN Access Server can be resource-intensive, especially at scale.
Resource Consumption: Compared to other VPN solutions, OpenVPN Access Server can be resource-intensive, especially at scale.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN Access Server helps solve several critical security and access management challenges, ultimately benefiting both security posture and operational efficiency.
Support and commercial assistance
What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN Access Server is very easy to use, and the management and isolation of networks and sub-networks is really simplified. The connection in SAML really facilitates user connections, especially for the administrator. The support is excellent, always a response in a very short time and very quick commercial follow-up. I recommend it!
What do you dislike about the product?
It would be interesting to have more autonomy in managing licenses, being able to add or remove them according to the client's needs without necessarily having to go through the sales representative each time. This is just a detail and maybe an idea, but nothing serious in itself!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The secure connection to company resources, securing user access using SAML via Microsoft or Google Authenticator, and the online documentation which is really very comprehensive.
Quick and thorough support
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to setup. Works well. Easy to use client interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is a slight learning curve with using a Linux OS.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Was able to migrate a server to Azure and give users access to the server using the VPN created with OpenVPN Access Server.
Excellent and fast VPN service
What do you like best about the product?
I have a use case where we are running two parallel VPNs. OpenVPN blows our other VPN server out of the water in terms of speed.
What do you dislike about the product?
The setup for an Ubuntu OpenVPN access server is a little complicated if you aren't accustomed to Linux - also keeping it secure with best practices; but this isn't OpenVPN's problem.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Fast reliable split-tunnel vpn for our devops
High Level Security in Business Environments.
What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN Access Server combines power, versatility, and security in an affordable package, solving key challenges such as remote productivity, sensitive data protection, and scalability. Its ability to adapt to dynamic environments, coupled with a proactive approach to threats, makes it a preferred choice for businesses that prioritize cybersecurity without neglecting operational efficiency. If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-manage business VPN backed by a strong community, this solution deserves a high place on your consideration list.
What do you dislike about the product?
So far I haven't gotten a look that I don't like.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN Access Server is positioned as a comprehensive and highly reliable solution for companies looking to ensure secure and remote connectivity, without sacrificing performance or ease of use. From its implementation to its daily management, this software has proven to be an indispensable tool in our company.
Solves remote connections issue nicely
What do you like best about the product?
Works out of the box, covers many use cases, support team is responsive and helpful.
What do you dislike about the product?
All good, there is nothing really to dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Connecting team remotely to internal infrastructure.
Great solution
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to deploy and manage, great cost savings and saved us the certificate management overhead. Multi platform support is the best thing about it, client runs on all laptop and desktop systems without any issues, UX is pleasant.
What do you dislike about the product?
Documentation is not very easy to manage and figure out. I had to rely on trial and error due to incomprehensible and overly complex documentation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Runs on all employee devices without any problem, server is quite robust. Security is solid and meets compliance requirements.
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