--- description: Learn more about OpenVPN Access Server pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: OpenVPN Access Server Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Computer Security Software](/directory/10005/computer-security/software) > [OpenVPN Access Server](/software/159435/access-server) # OpenVPN Access Server Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/159435/access-server Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/159435/access-server?page=2) > Self-hosted business VPN with Zero Trust access controls, built by the creators of the OpenVPN protocol. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 202 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses OpenVPN Access Server? IT and network teams, from small businesses to enterprises, that want a self-hosted VPN they fully control, plus MSPs. Free for 2 connections. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 202 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Access Server is free for up to 2 connections, with all features and no time limit. Paid plans are billed per connection: the Growth plan is $7 per connection per month, with custom Enterprise pricing for 500+ connections. - **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 - **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 Monitoring - Anonymous Browsing - Authentication Software - DNS Leak Protection - Data Security - Encryption Software - Event Logs - IP Masking - Policy Management Software - Real-Time Monitoring - Remote Access/Control - Secure Browsing - Threat Response - VPN Software - VPN Tunneling ## Integrations (6 total) - AWS CloudFormation - AWS CloudTrail - AWS CodeCommit - AWS Config - Google Cloud - Microsoft Azure ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Chat ## Category - [Computer Security Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10005/computer-security/software) ## Related Categories - [Computer Security Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10005/computer-security/software) - [Cybersecurity Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31037/cybersecurity/software) - [Identity Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30777/identity-management/software) - [Network Security Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30003/network-security/software) - [VPN Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31056/vpn/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Cisco Secure Client](https://www.capterra.ca/software/169495/vpn-and-endpoint-security-clients) — 4.6/5 (979 reviews) 2. [GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.ca/software/208155/goodaccess) — 4.9/5 (103 reviews) 3. [Check Point SASE](https://www.capterra.ca/software/166731/perimeter-81) — 4.8/5 (81 reviews) 4. [ExpressVPN](https://www.capterra.ca/software/170765/expressvpn) — 4.6/5 (289 reviews) 5. [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.ca/software/146806/tunnelbear) — 4.5/5 (470 reviews) ## Reviews ### "OpenVpn server review" — 5.0/5 > **Michal** | *May 8, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Openvpn works pretty well accross a number of platforms, and lets me connect to my network. The system allows for many concurrent connections and performs well. > > **Cons**: The set up and implementation of the server was difficult at first. It took a bit of tries to have it working properly. Once properly configured it was easier to manage however. ----- ### "Great Open Source VPN server" — 4.0/5 > **Glen** | *September 23, 2025* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a Linux Server that you setup and then you can remote into your things from off-site. It's Open Source and free to use. > > **Cons**: Nothing I can think of. Their documentation was sound enough I could follow along to set it up myself. Just don't expect expert support on free solutions, that's the trade off for getting things free. > > I created this as a Virtual Machine at my Organization and used it for years to be able to remote in from my computer and phone. As an IT Administrator this was super useful so I could monitor on-site equipment, run commands, etc. I've only stopped using it because my new Router has a built-in VPN connection App so I no longer needed OpenVPN, but I'd suggest it to anyone wanting one. ----- ### "Decent solution for SMB but not a ZTNA replacement" — 3.0/5 > **Andrew** | *September 19, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is an easy to deploy solution for cloud environments using the AMI or other images. Also enough documentation is available online > > **Cons**: Does not integrate well with existing company accounts and user management was quite manual. Also given the password based access, if a password is compromised, anyone can connect from an unmanaged device > > Overall, I think it is a good SMB solution but as your need grows one should look for a better ZTNA solution instead of base VPN ----- ### "Connects in a click and stays up, which is all need in a VPN" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *August 17, 2026* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use the client side only. I imported the profile once, and after that connecting takes one click. The connection holds through a full workday, and I have not had to restart the app in the middle of a call. The speed drop is small enough that video calls and large downloads go through the tunnel without me noticing it is there. The same profile works on my laptop and my phone, so I am not maintaining two setups. > > **Cons**: First-time setup is on you to work out. The client wants a profile file and a couple of system permissions, and without instructions from whoever runs the server you will be guessing. On the phone I open the app to switch profiles instead of doing it from system settings. Neither of those cost me more than a few minutes, and nothing about the connection itself has bothered me. > > I connect through OpenVPN Access Server on a laptop and a phone, and it does the one job I need: I click connect and stop thinking about it. Over months of daily use I do not remember a dropped session I could blame on the client. I have not administered the server, so I cannot speak to installation, licensing, or how it holds up under load. ----- ### "Project Manager" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *December 10, 2025* | Warehousing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use. Automatically keeps you logged in so you dont have to log in each time you need to use systems > > **Cons**: When the VPN is down or logs you out, the access needed for certain systems we use does not allow us to log in at all and get access by our IT ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/159435/access-server?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/159435/access-server) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data