ZDNET Compares OpenVPN's 3 Versions, From Free Community Edition to $9.50 CloudConnexa
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 15
ZDNET Compares OpenVPN's 3 Versions, From Free Community Edition to $9.50 CloudConnexa
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 15
Summary
ZDNET says OpenVPN now spans three products built on the same protocol: free Community Edition, self-hosted Access Server, and fully managed CloudConnexa.
Community Edition remains the no-cost option, but it requires command-line setup, certificate management, and self-maintained servers, making it best suited to developers, hobbyists, and personal projects.
Access Server adds a web-based admin layer with LDAP, SAML, RADIUS, and MFA support while keeping hosting in the user's hands; pricing is free for 2 concurrent connections, then $7 per connection monthly.
CloudConnexa targets teams that want zero-trust features without infrastructure work, offering 30-plus server locations, a free 5-seat tier, and paid plans at $7 to $9.50 per seat a month.