We compared OpenVPN Access Server and Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
OpenVPN Access Server stands out for its strong security measures, wide platform compatibility, intuitive interface, and excellent customer support. On the other hand, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is valued for its reliable connection, seamless integration with Azure services, and high network throughput. While OpenVPN is praised for affordability and flexibility in licensing, Azure VPN Gateway excels in cost-effectiveness and ease of deployment. Both products have areas for improvement, with users highlighting the need for enhanced features, user interface, and documentation in OpenVPN Access Server, while Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway users desire better performance, stability, and integration with other Azure services.
Features: OpenVPN Access Server stands out for its strong security measures, reliable connectivity, user-friendly interface, compatibility with different platforms, and excellent customer support. In comparison, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is valued for its reliable and secure connection, site-to-site connectivity, remote access, easy deployment, seamless integration with Azure services, and high network throughput.
Pricing and ROI: OpenVPN Access Server is praised for its affordable pricing and user-friendly setup process. It offers flexible licensing options. In comparison, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway provides a cost-effective pricing structure and a straightforward setup process. It also offers convenient and customizable licensing options., OpenVPN Access Server delivers a positive ROI, offering cost-effectiveness, enhanced security, and remote access capabilities. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway provides seamless integration, reliable performance, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced security for improved connectivity and streamlined operations.
Room for Improvement: OpenVPN Access Server requires improvements in user interface, network management features, customization options, documentation, and support resources. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway needs enhancements in performance, stability, configuration, authentication, documentation, troubleshooting options, user interface simplicity, and integration with Azure services.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for OpenVPN Access Server mention varying timeframes for deployment and setup, ranging from a week to three months. In comparison, the reviews for Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway also mention different durations for deployment and setup, but emphasize the importance of considering the specific context in which these terms are used., OpenVPN Access Server has commendable customer service and support, with prompt and efficient assistance, accessibility of representatives, and satisfactory support. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway also offers highly regarded customer service, with prompt and helpful assistance, effective issue resolution, and satisfied customers.
The summary above is based on 44 interviews we conducted recently with OpenVPN Access Server and Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"The solution has good performance."
"It is easy to configure."
"What I like best about Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is that it's a managed VPN, so it's one of the most powerful VPNs I've ever found. It also provides point-to-site VPNs configurable within a few minutes."
"The best feature is the ability to connect from anywhere."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast."
"The side-to-side connections are valuable."
"The ability to connect old protocols like Border Gateway Protocol is valuable."
"The product has valuable virtual machines, viability options, and enhanced VPN services, enabling the option to use it in different zones."
"It is a stable solution in our company, and we monitor critical health and performance parameters daily and weekly."
"Provided the easiest UX for our end-users and had the greatest interoperability with all the operating systems we used, including but not limited to: iOS, Android, OS X, Windows, and Linux."
"We use the solution to access remote services."
"There is support for multi-factor authentication."
"The compatibility with almost any Linux operating system, and how easy it is to write scripts and generate keys for people to use and log in. I found it easy to deploy quickly."
"The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost."
"The most valuable features of the OpenVPN Access Server are the ease of use and integration with different platforms, such as Android and Windows. I can use the solution on my desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, the solution is secure."
"The initial setup phase of OpenVPN Access Server was fine, and it was easy."
"The initial setup was easy."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"In future releases, I would like to see the ability to inject BGP routes."
"Their technical support could be better. If you don't have a support contract, it takes longer."
"The marketing material in the portal is not very user-friendly."
"Considering my past interactions with Microsoft's support team, it is difficult to get the right support unless you find the right person to speak with from the customer support team."
"More configuration options could be included in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway."
"Documentation and configuration settings can be improved."
"I would like for them to improve the troubleshooting features. We have some problems with traffic and I can't identify where the problem is coming from. I have to open a ticket with support until it gets resolved. Microsoft doesn't offer enough tools to resolve the issue."
"The connectivity should be faster."
"One improvement I would like to see in OpenVPN is better adaptability in certain geographical areas."
"I would like to see a simpler interface, so that we can make the connection between the local network using the LAN IP."
"This solution should improve the connection speed and the user interface. The stability of this solution should be improved as well."
"There is always room for more security features."
"Needs a better GUI."
"The connections could be faster and more stable."
"They may have this already, but it would be nice to be able to get more notifications if a site drops unexpectedly."
"There could be an easier way to set up the solution. However, if you use the provided information that comes with the solution there should not be a problem."
Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is ranked 4th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 18 reviews while OpenVPN Access Server is ranked 1st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 44 reviews. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is rated 8.2, while OpenVPN Access Server is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway writes "A scalable and reliable solution that enables users to connect to older protocols that other products do not have". 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". Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, AWS PrivateLink and Ivanti Connect Secure, whereas OpenVPN Access Server is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Check Point Remote Access VPN, SonicWall Netextender and Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. See our Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway vs. OpenVPN Access Server report.
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