--- description: Learn more about OpenVPN Access Server. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: OpenVPN Access Server Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Remote Work Software](/directory/1699/remote-work/software) > [OpenVPN Access Server](/software/2050045/openvpn) # OpenVPN Access Server Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050045/openvpn Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050045/openvpn?page=2) > Secure remote access solution to your private network, in the cloud or on-prem. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 200 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of OpenVPN Access Server \- Free to use for up to 3 connected users. - Creates an economical, isolated, and secure private network. - Easy to install, set up, and manage through an intuitive admin web portal. - Flexible deployment options and broad availability on cloud marketplaces (AWS, GCP, Azure). - Support for both site-to-site and remote access virtual networking. - Handles high volume of incoming connections by load-balancing over a cluster of Access Servers. - Subscribed connections can be fully utilized by sharing across multiple Access Servers. - Trusted by over 20,000 customers across the globe. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 200 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: OpenVPN - **Founded**: 2002 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 5.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based on allowable concurrent connections to the server. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Monitoring - Anonymous Browsing - Authentication - DNS Leak Protection - Data Security - Encryption - Event Logs - IP Masking - Mobile Access - Policy Management - Real-Time Monitoring - Remote Access/Control - Secure Browsing - Secure Login - Threat Intelligence - Threat Response - Two-Factor Authentication - User Management ## Integrations (6 total) - AWS CloudFormation - AWS CloudTrail - AWS CodeCommit - AWS Config - Google Cloud - Microsoft Azure ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Remote Work Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1699/remote-work/software) ## Related Categories - [Remote Work Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1699/remote-work/software) - [Computer Security Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/676/antivirus/software) - [Cybersecurity Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1035/cybersecurity/software) - [RMM Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1767/remote-monitoring-and-management/software) - [Identity Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/675/identity-access-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I recently started using an older version of the software that has worked better. ----- ### "We use it daily in the work to connect the server that are located out of the country: Powerful Tool" — 4.0/5 > **Akshay** | *22 April 2019* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Powerful and flexible. Like supports, various operating systems across versions and have seamless conn > > **Cons**: There is nothing I don't like about this software, though some people say that it requires technical knowledge to use it, but it is meant for technical people so, I love Open VPN. ----- ### "Great Product for International Travel" — 3.0/5 > **Rachelle** | *22 October 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: OpenVPN is useful when traveling and needing to connect to unsecured wifi networks. > > **Cons**: Some countries detect the usage of OpenVPN and block it. > > We are using OpenVPN to stay secure when traveling. It allows us to access sensitive data and documents without worrying about malicious activity on the network. ----- ### "Best for connecting AWS" — 5.0/5 > **Rajesh** | *28 February 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use it to connect to the services hosted in Amazon web services. It’s simple and provides steady connection. The user profiles can be saved and hence easy to make connections every time. > > **Cons**: No much cons related to this. It would have been nice if there are more flexible packages for wrt sales based on connections, data transfer, location based etc. > > Very happy and would recommend to others. Very light weight software. ----- ### "Browse the web and protect your data." — 5.0/5 > **Enio** | *8 May 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It offers us a strong encryption and confidentiality protection, so that our traffic is encrypted so that it can not be examined in case of being intercepted. > > **Cons**: It has some difficulty to configure it once installed but with practice it becomes easy. The interface could be more friendly. > > If you are thinking about implementing a virtual private network you can be sure that OpenVPN is a solid, safe and functional choice. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050045/openvpn?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050045/openvpn) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data