We performed a comparison between Check Point Remote Access VPN and OpenVPN Access Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The solution has good performance."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"I found the MEP feature the most valuable. This has improved users' latency allowing the users to connect to the nearest Azure Check Point VM."
"Once we install and connect the VPN service, it keeps on running until we disconnect."
"It keeps us safe when browsing the internet and when sharing confidential information with our colleagues."
"Organizations that already use the Check Point NGFW Solution do not require any additional hardware, which makes the implementation straightforward and reduces the time to go live."
"A single login based on a second authentication factor is giving us the possibility of integrating third-party services for authentication based on a security scheme."
"Setup using the manuals was easy."
"It can improve an organization by providing secure access to resources for traveling employees, which can help to reduce the risk of data breaches or other security incidents."
"Check Point Remote Access VPN enables us to access on-premise applications while working from remote locations."
"It is much easier to scale and troubleshoot compared to regular Windows-based VPN solutions or PPTP daemon."
"We use the solution to access remote services."
"A valuable feature for us is its ability to see the new Citrix server as a local server within the company. And it allows us to test abroad."
"It is open source and therefore affordable for small projects."
"I have found the stability to be good."
"The most valuable feature of OpenVPN is that it is open source. I can do anything with the solution, such as change, build, and collect. Additionally, it is safe to use the solution and there are frequent updates."
"OpenVPN Access Server allows us to establish a secure connection to an IP address that would otherwise be inaccessible without using a VPN."
"The setup is easy."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"We'd like to integrate Check Point into the Remote Access VPN solution and have the ability to integrate multiple devices as access points through the solution."
"They could add more features, like the security to block off the doors, or create another hatch, something like this. They could make the features safer, add malware to make my mail and the Kryon system safer and to protect data at an earlier stage."
"We would like to see support for a layer seven VPN over UDP."
"Improved scalability would allow the solution to handle larger numbers of users and devices without a significant impact on performance."
"Sometimes the application slows down the computing device, and this affects workflows."
"The main feature that would be improved within Check Point Remote Access is its operation within Linux OS, as it currently does not have many features for that OS."
"Check Point Remote Access VPN's current configuration has some limitations and issues. One major drawback is the inability to configure multiple gateways from the same management server for VPN access."
"A characteristic to improve is the communication service under the SMTP scheme."
"I want the tool to be faster. We have experienced connectivity issues while using OpenVPN and FortiClient."
"When there are too many concurrent users trying to connect at the same time, there may be a bit of a bottleneck."
"It is not scalable."
"One improvement I would like to see in OpenVPN is better adaptability in certain geographical areas."
"The solution can be more compatible with different operating systems."
"The interface could be a little bit better in future iterations."
"OpenVPN does not have the ability to selectively terminate connections."
"They should make the solution more secure by adding some firewall functionalities."
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Check Point Remote Access VPN is ranked 6th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 62 reviews while OpenVPN Access Server is ranked 1st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 45 reviews. Check Point Remote Access VPN is rated 8.8, while OpenVPN Access Server is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Check Point Remote Access VPN writes "Is easy to use and has a nice interface, but the scalability needs to improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenVPN Access Server writes "An easy-to-use tool with which its users can access networks from home or external locations". Check Point Remote Access VPN is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Check Point Harmony Mobile, Fortinet FortiClient, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange and Symantec VIP Access Manager, whereas OpenVPN Access Server is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, SonicWall Netextender and Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. See our Check Point Remote Access VPN vs. OpenVPN Access Server report.
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